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Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"

Vienna society for heraldry and genealogy research

Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "ADLER

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"

The Heraldisch-Gen­ealogische Gesellschaft ADLER is a Vienna-based learned society devoted to genealogy, heraldry, and sigillography, with a particular focus on the Austrian nobility. Founded in 1870, it is one of the oldest genealogical and heraldic associations in Europe and maintains an extensive library and collections. It supports researchers and family historians and publishes scholarly work in these auxiliary historical sciences.

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

Mission

To research and document heraldry, genealogy, and the historical record of noble and family lineages in Austria.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 61

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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1870, it is among the oldest education charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% of the 104 education charities in Austria it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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

Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" is a registered education nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1870 and has been operating for 156 years. Its registration number is ZVR-059615931. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"'s official registration number is ZVR-059615931, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 education charities in Austria is 61/100.

Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1870 and has been active for 156 years.

Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" is classified as an Education organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" 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 Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft ADLER is a Vienna-based learned society devoted to genealogy, heraldry, and sigillography, with a particular focus on the Austrian nobility. Founded in 1870, it is one of the oldest genealogical and heraldic associations in Europe and maintains an extensive library and collections. It supports researchers and family historians and publishes scholarly work in these auxiliary historical sciences. Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" is classified as an education organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1870.

Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" 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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Univ.Hon.Prof.Dr. L••••• M•••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (15)

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Cause areas in Austria

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

Arts & Culture 131
Education this charity 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) - 15 disclosed in the public registry.

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
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 15 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 1870
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"

What is Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"?
Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" is a education association based in Wien, Austria. The Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft ADLER is a Vienna-based learned society devoted to genealogy, heraldry, and sigillography, with a particular focus on the Austrian nobility. Founded in 1870, it is one of the oldest genealogical and heraldic associations in Europe and maintains an extensive library and collections. It supports researchers and family historians and publishes scholarly work in these auxiliary historical sciences.
When was Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" founded?
Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" was founded in 1870.
Who leads Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"?
Univ.Hon.Prof.Dr. Lorenz Mikoletzky serves as President.
Where is Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" trustworthy?
Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"'s registration number?
Registration: ZVR-059615931 (Austria).
What is Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler"'s website?
https://adler-wien.at/
Are donations to Heraldisch-Genealogische Gesellschaft "Adler" 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.