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Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien

Vienna's Musikverein classical concert society

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien

The Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien operates the Musikverein, Vienna's renowned concert hall, and presents an extensive programme of classical music across orchestral, chamber, period-instrument, and contemporary series. Guided by the principle that participation in cultural life is a human right, it runs educational and access initiatives including children's subscriptions, building tours, and the Musikverein fuer Alle programme with partners such as Caritas. The society maintains a major concert archive and is based in Vienna.

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To promote musical culture and broad public access to classical music in Vienna.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • Established in 1812, it is among the oldest arts & culture charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 62 places it in the top 1% of the 131 arts & culture charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1812 and has been operating for 214 years. Its registration number is ZVR-506928790. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien's official registration number is ZVR-506928790, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in Austria is 62/100.

Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1812 and has been active for 214 years.

Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien operates the Musikverein, Vienna's renowned concert hall, and presents an extensive programme of classical music across orchestral, chamber, period-instrument, and contemporary series. Guided by the principle that participation in cultural life is a human right, it runs educational and access initiatives including children's subscriptions, building tours, and the Musikverein fuer Alle programme with partners such as Caritas. The society maintains a major concert archive and is based in Vienna. Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1812.

Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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President

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Die „Winterreise“ im Infrarot – Digitalisierung und Erschließung der Wasserzeichen in den Musikmanuskripten Franz Schube
Nov 2024
www.oeaw.ac.at
„In den Neuen Sälen des Musikvereins gibt es viel zeitgenössische Musik“ - DR. THOMAS ANGYAN (GESELLSCHAFT DER MUSIKFREU
Mar 2017
www.musicaustria.at

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture this charity 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1812
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien

What is Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien?
Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien is a arts & culture association based in Wien, Austria. The Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien operates the Musikverein, Vienna's renowned concert hall, and presents an extensive programme of classical music across orchestral, chamber, period-instrument, and contemporary series. Guided by the principle that participation in cultural life is a human right, it runs educational and access initiatives including children's subscriptions, building tours, and the Musikverein fuer Alle programme with partners such as Caritas. The society maintains a major concert archive and is based in Vienna.
When was Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien founded?
Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien was founded in 1812.
Who leads Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien?
o. Uni. Prof. Dr. Johannes Meran serves as President.
Where is Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien trustworthy?
Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-506928790 (Austria).
What is Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien's website?
https://www.musikverein.at/
Are donations to Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde in Wien tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.