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ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung

International network for digital archival research

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung

ICARus, the International Centre for Archival Research, is a Vienna-based network of close to 200 archives and scientific institutions from 34 European countries plus Canada and the United States. It helps the archival community address the challenges of the digital era by operating shared online portals such as Monasterium for medieval charters, Matricula for church registers, and Topothek for regional history. It also hosts conventions, runs training programs, and supports public participation through its ICARus4all friends association.

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

Mission

To support archives and researchers in digitizing and sharing historical records across Europe and beyond.

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: 60
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, ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than 88% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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
  • Its integrity score of 60 places it in the top 5% of the 104 education charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung is a registered education nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is ZVR-250156583. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung's official registration number is ZVR-250156583, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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.

ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung is classified as an Education organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung. 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, ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung 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.

ICARus, the International Centre for Archival Research, is a Vienna-based network of close to 200 archives and scientific institutions from 34 European countries plus Canada and the United States. It helps the archival community address the challenges of the digital era by operating shared online portals such as Monasterium for medieval charters, Matricula for church registers, and Topothek for regional history. It also hosts conventions, runs training programs, and supports public participation through its ICARus4all friends association. ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung is classified as an education organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 2007.

ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung 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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Birgit K••••
President

Officers & trustees (10)

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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) - 10 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 · 10 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 · 2007
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 ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung

What is ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung?
ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung is a education association based in Wien, Austria. ICARus, the International Centre for Archival Research, is a Vienna-based network of close to 200 archives and scientific institutions from 34 European countries plus Canada and the United States. It helps the archival community address the challenges of the digital era by operating shared online portals such as Monasterium for medieval charters, Matricula for church registers, and Topothek for regional history. It also hosts conventions, runs training programs, and supports public participation through its ICARus4all friends association.
When was ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung founded?
ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung was founded in 2007.
Who leads ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung?
Birgit Kibal serves as President.
Where is ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung trustworthy?
ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-250156583 (Austria).
What is ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung's website?
http://icar-us.eu/en/
Are donations to ICARus - Internationales Zentrum für Archivforschung 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.