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Initiative D21 e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Initiative D21 e.V.

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar education in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 57

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

Initiative D21 e.V. is a registered education nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 19386. 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 €225K in annual revenue.

Initiative D21 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 education charities in Germany is 57/100.

Initiative D21 e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Based on official tax filings, Initiative D21 e.V. has €225K 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.

Initiative D21 e.V. is classified as a Education organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €225K in annual revenue.

Initiative D21 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 Initiative D21 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.

Among education charities registered in Germany: Initiative D21 e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €225K is below the peer average of €4M.

Initiative D21 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.

Initiative D21 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 Initiative D21 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 Initiative D21 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.

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Annual revenue
€100K-€1M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Initiative D21 e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

BA
Barbara Schwarze
Treasurer

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Girls' Day 2026: Junge Frauen erobern die IT / VITAKO-Booklet mit Vorwort von ... - Presseportal
Apr 2026
www.presseportal.de
Speidel verstärkt Initiative D21 - politik&kommunikation
Jan 2026
www.politik-kommunikation.de
„Keine Angst vor digital only“ - FAZ
Oct 2025
www.faz.net
Zeit für die digitale Kompetenzoffensive - egovernment.de
Oct 2025
www.egovernment.de
Wie die digitale Verwaltung helfen kann, Staatsvertrauen zurückzugewinnen - Kantar
Sep 2025
www.kantar.com
eGovernment Monitor 2025: Fortschritt sieht anders aus - egovernment.de
Sep 2025
www.egovernment.de
Wird „Digital Only" akzeptiert? Erste Ergebnisse des eGovernment Monitors - egovernment.de
Jul 2025
www.egovernment.de
Kaste wird COO der Initiative D21 - politik&kommunikation
Jun 2025
www.politik-kommunikation.de
Müller wird CEO der Initiative D21 - politik&kommunikation
Jun 2025
www.politik-kommunikation.de
Digitalzwang-Debatte: Initiative D21 will "Digital Only" mit Hilfe für Offliner - heise online
Feb 2025
www.heise.de

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Peer charities

Other education in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Initiative D21 e.V. This page 56 €225,000 -
Sea-Watch e.V. 59 €175,000 -
aba Arbeitsgemeinschaft für betriebliche Altersversorgung e.V. 56 €125,000 -
Bundesverband Deutscher Stiftungen e.V. 56 €115,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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

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 Initiative D21 e.V.

What is Initiative D21 e.V.?
Initiative D21 e.V. is a education registered association based in Berlin, Germany.
When was Initiative D21 e.V. founded?
Initiative D21 e.V. was founded in 2010.
Who leads Initiative D21 e.V.?
Barbara Schwarze serves as Treasurer.
Where is Initiative D21 e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Initiative D21 e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Initiative D21 e.V. trustworthy?
Initiative D21 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 Initiative D21 e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 19386 (Germany).
What is Initiative D21 e.V.'s website?
https://www.initiatived21.de
Are donations to Initiative D21 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.