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Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs

österreichische Hilfsorganisation

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Verein

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 62

Red flags

· All clear
Austrian register status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1935 and has been operating for 91 years. Its registration number is ZVR-075310318. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 social services charities in Austria is 62/100.

Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1935 and has been active for 91 years.

Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein.

Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the BMI. 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.

Among social services charities registered in Austria: Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs 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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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

MA
Mag. Dr. Elmar Wilhelm M. Fürst
Board Member

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Mag. D•• E•••• W•••••• M• F••••
Board Member
MA
Mag. K•••• H••••••
Board Member
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

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 Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs

What is Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs?
Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs is a social services verein based in Wien, Austria. österreichische Hilfsorganisation
When was Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs founded?
Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs was founded in 1935.
Who leads Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs?
Mag. Dr. Elmar Wilhelm M. Fürst serves as Board Member.
Where is Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs trustworthy?
Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-075310318 (Austria).
What is Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs's website?
https://www.hilfsgemeinschaft.at
Are donations to Hilfsgemeinschaft der Blinden und Sehschwachen Österreichs 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.