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Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit purposes: environmental protection and climate protection; science and research.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Umweltschutz und Klimaschutz; Wissenschaft und Forschung.

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Headquarters
Munich, Bavaria
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
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Common questions

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Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €15K in annual revenue.

Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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 Germany is 57/100.

Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) is located in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Its registered address is 81371 München, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) has €15K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €24M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €15K in annual revenue.

Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit purposes: environmental protection and climate protection; science and research. Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Germany.

Among science & technology charities registered in Germany: Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €15K is below the peer average of €24M.

Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) 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 Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)'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 Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) directly through its donation page (https://initiative-klimaneutral.de/ueber-uns/unterstuetzen/). 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.

Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) is based in Munich, in the Free State of Bavaria (Bayern) in southeastern Germany, the largest German state by area. 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.

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Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Carolin Friedemann
Managing Director

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)

What is Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)?
Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Munich, Germany. Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit purposes: environmental protection and climate protection; science and research.
Who leads Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)?
Carolin Friedemann serves as Managing Director.
Where is Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) located?
Headquartered in Munich (München in the local language), Germany.
What is Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) trustworthy?
Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt)'s website?
https://initiative-klimaneutral.de
Are donations to Initiative Klimaneutrales Deutschland gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) 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.