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Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.

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

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Wissenschaft und Forschung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Bonn, Berlin
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar science & technology in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 59

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Bonn, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Bonn VR 7942. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €605K in annual revenue.

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 59/100.

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is located in Bonn, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. has €605K 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.

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €605K in annual revenue.

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. 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. Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Germany.

Among science & technology charities registered in Germany: Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €605K is below the peer average of €24M.

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. 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.

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.'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.

Contact Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. directly for current donation methods. 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.

Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is based in Bonn, in Berlin, Germany's capital and largest city. 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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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Martin Keller
Board Member

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. This page 56 €605,000 -
Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V. 59 €145,000 -
FEhS - Institut für Baustoff-Forschung e.V. 59 €145,000 -
EPRD Deutsche Endoprothesenregister gGmbH 59 €145,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

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Quick facts about Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.

What is Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.?
Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. is a science & technology registered association based in Bonn, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research.
Who leads Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.?
Martin Keller serves as Board Member.
Where is Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. located?
Headquartered in Bonn, Germany.
What is Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. trustworthy?
Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Bonn VR 7942 (Germany).
What is Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V.'s website?
https://www.helmholtz.de
Are donations to Hermann von Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft Deutscher Forschungszentren e.V. 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.