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Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Wissenschaft und Forschung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Brunswick, Lower Saxony
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €55K in annual revenue.

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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 science & technology charities in Germany is 57/100.

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH is located in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany. Its registered address is 38124 Braunschweig, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH has €55K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €24M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €55K in annual revenue.

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research. Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Germany.

Among science & technology charities registered in Germany: Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €55K is below the peer average of €24M.

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

You can verify Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH's charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

You can donate to Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH directly through its donation page (https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de/das-hzi/spenden/). German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH is based in Brunswick, in the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in northwestern Germany, home to Hanover. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

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Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Josef Penninger
Wissenschaftlicher Geschäftsführer ab 01.07.2023

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH

What is Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH?
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Brunswick, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research.
Who leads Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH?
Josef Penninger serves as Wissenschaftlicher Geschäftsführer ab 01.07.2023.
Where is Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH located?
Headquartered in Brunswick (Braunschweig in the local language), Germany.
What is Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH trustworthy?
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH's website?
https://www.helmholtz-hzi.de
Are donations to Helmholtz-Zentrum für Infektionsforschung GmbH tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany 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.