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IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz

Berlin, Berlin Reg: R006734 (Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz

Noise nuisance and recklessness at and on Berlin's waters have increased dramatically in recent years. IGeL has established itself as an initiative for water-noise protection to develop solutions to these problems. We research facts and legal foundations, develop solutions and develop dialogue and action possibilities. We are in contact with other Berlin initiatives, with politicians, authorities and the water-protection police. We work on the enforcement of existing laws and regulations and draw attention to gaps in legislation. With our commitment, we do not want to build fronts, but work on a respectful cooperation between people who seek peace and relaxation and those who want fun, music and party.

Die Lärmbelästigung und Rücksichtslosigkeit an und auf den Berliner Gewässern haben in den letzten Jahren extrem zugenommen. IGeL hat sich als Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz gegründet, um Lösungen für diese Probleme zu entwickeln. Wir recherchieren Fakten und rechtliche Grundlagen, erarbeiten Lösungskonzepte und entwickeln Dialog- und Aktionsmöglichkeiten. Wir stehen mit anderen Berliner Initiativen, mit Politikern, Behörden und der Wasserschutzpolizei im Austausch. Wir wirken auf die Durchsetzung bestehender Gesetze und Verordnungen und machen auf Gesetzeslücken aufmerksam. Mit unserem Engagement wollen wir keine Fronten aufbauen, sondern auf ein respektvolles Miteinander hinarbeiten zwischen Menschen, die Ruhe und Erholung suchen und jenen, die sich Spaß, Musik und Party wünschen.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R006734. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz's official registration number is R006734, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Noise nuisance and recklessness at and on Berlin's waters have increased dramatically in recent years. IGeL has established itself as an initiative for water-noise protection to develop solutions to these problems. We research facts and legal foundations, develop solutions and develop dialogue and action possibilities. We are in contact with other Berlin initiatives, with politicians, authorities and the water-protection police. We work on the enforcement of existing laws and regulations and draw attention to gaps in legislation. With our commitment, we do not want to build fronts, but work on a respectful cooperation between people who seek peace and relaxation and those who want fun, music and party. IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.

IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz 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.

You can verify IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz'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.

You can donate to IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz directly through its donation page (https://www.igel-berlin.de/spenden/). 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.

IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz is based in Berlin, 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.

Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

KR
Kristjane M•••••
Board Spokesperson

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Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

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
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz

What is IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz?
IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. Noise nuisance and recklessness at and on Berlin's waters have increased dramatically in recent years. IGeL has established itself as an initiative for water-noise protection to develop solutions to these problems. We research facts and legal foundations, develop solutions and develop dialogue and action possibilities. We are in contact with other Berlin initiatives, with politicians, authorities and the water-protection police. We work on the enforcement of existing laws and regulations and draw attention to gaps in legislation. With our commitment, we do not want to build fronts, but work on a respectful cooperation between people who seek peace and relaxation and those who want fun, music and party.
Who leads IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz?
Kristjane Martis serves as Board Spokesperson.
Where is IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz trustworthy?
IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz's registration number?
Registration: R006734 (Germany).
What is IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz's website?
https://www.igel-berlin.de
Are donations to IGeL Initiative Gewässer-Lärmschutz 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.