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Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung

Austrian wood research, testing, and certification institute

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung

Holzforschung Austria, the Austrian Society for Wood Research, is a non-profit, extra-university research institute and the largest testing, inspection, and certification body for wood and wood products in Austria. It covers the entire value chain from timber storage in the forest through industrial processing to finished products, and conducts practice-oriented research in close cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises. With around 100 employees, it is also an accredited and notified body that awards an HFA quality mark.

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

Mission

To advance wood research and provide testing and certification across the wood products value chain in Austria.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology 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 Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung with a partial profile.

  • Established in 1948, it predates 79% of the charities in Austria GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, 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 39 science & technology 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

Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its registration number is ZVR-850936522. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.

Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung's official registration number is ZVR-850936522, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung 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 science & technology charities in Austria is 62/100.

Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung. 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, Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung 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.

Holzforschung Austria, the Austrian Society for Wood Research, is a non-profit, extra-university research institute and the largest testing, inspection, and certification body for wood and wood products in Austria. It covers the entire value chain from timber storage in the forest through industrial processing to finished products, and conducts practice-oriented research in close cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises. With around 100 employees, it is also an accredited and notified body that awards an HFA quality mark. Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1948.

Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung 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

MA
Mag. G•••• C• N••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (3)

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

Causes charities work on most.

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) - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · 7
  • Named leadership · 3 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 · 1948
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 Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung

What is Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung?
Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung is a science & technology association based in Wien, Austria. Holzforschung Austria, the Austrian Society for Wood Research, is a non-profit, extra-university research institute and the largest testing, inspection, and certification body for wood and wood products in Austria. It covers the entire value chain from timber storage in the forest through industrial processing to finished products, and conducts practice-oriented research in close cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises. With around 100 employees, it is also an accredited and notified body that awards an HFA quality mark.
When was Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung founded?
Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung was founded in 1948.
Who leads Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung?
Mag. Georg C. Niedersüß serves as President.
Where is Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung trustworthy?
Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung 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 Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-850936522 (Austria).
What is Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung's website?
https://www.holzforschung.at/
Are donations to Holzforschung Austria - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Holzforschung 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.