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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About Initiative Profisport Deutschland

The Initiative Profisport Deutschland is an association of professional sports organisers in Germany founded in 2009. The (founding) members are the four largest German professional leagues: easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga GmbH (easyCredit BBL), Deutsche Eishockey Liga GmbH & Co. KG (PENNY DEL), DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH (DFL) and Handball-Bundesliga GmbH (DAIKIN HBL). The Initiative Profisport Deutschland is primarily a dialogue forum for the four largest German professional sports leagues. It represents the common political interests of the leagues, brings relevant topics to the political agenda for professional sports and supports the regulatory developments at the federal and state level. The Initiative is based in Berlin. Professional sports attract millions of interested parties every year – regardless of whether this happens …

Die Initiative Profisport Deutschland ist ein im Jahr 2009 gegründeter Zusammenschluss der professionellen Sportveranstalter in Deutschland. Die (Gründungs-)Mitglieder sind die vier größten deutschen Profi-Ligen: die easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga GmbH (easyCredit BBL), die Deutsche Eishockey Liga GmbH & Co. KG (PENNY DEL), die DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH (DFL) und die Handball-Bundesliga GmbH (DAIKIN HBL). Die Initiative Profisport Deutschland ist in erster Linie ein Dialogforum für die vier größten deutschen Profisportligen. Sie vertritt die gemeinsamen politischen Interessen der Ligen, bringt für den Profisport relevante Themen auf die politische Agenda und unterstützt die regulatorischen Entwicklungen auf Bundes- und Landesebene. Sitz der Initiative ist Berlin. Der Profisport zieht jedes Jahr Millionen von Interessierten in seinen Bann – unabhängig davon, ob dies vor Ort …

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Founded
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: 47
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

GiveRadar's verified records show Initiative Profisport Deutschland with 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
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and 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 organizations, 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
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Initiative Profisport Deutschland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is R007429. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Initiative Profisport Deutschland's official registration number is R007429, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Initiative Profisport Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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.

Initiative Profisport Deutschland is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.

Based on official tax filings, Initiative Profisport Deutschland 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.

Initiative Profisport Deutschland 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, Initiative Profisport Deutschland is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

The Initiative Profisport Deutschland is an association of professional sports organisers in Germany founded in 2009. The (founding) members are the four largest German professional leagues: easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga GmbH (easyCredit BBL), Deutsche Eishockey Liga GmbH & Co. KG (PENNY DEL), DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH (DFL) and Handball-Bundesliga GmbH (DAIKIN HBL). The Initiative Profisport Deutschland is primarily a dialogue forum for the four largest German professional sports leagues. It represents the common political interests of the leagues, brings relevant topics to the political agenda for professional sports and supports the regulatory developments at the federal and state level. The Initiative is based in Berlin. Professional sports attract millions of... Initiative Profisport Deutschland is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2024.

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

Initiative Profisport Deutschland 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 Profisport Deutschland'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 Profisport Deutschland 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.

Initiative Profisport Deutschland 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 Initiative Profisport Deutschland holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Stefan H•••
Vertreter

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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 · 7
  • 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
  • Founding date · 2024
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Initiative Profisport Deutschland

What is Initiative Profisport Deutschland?
Initiative Profisport Deutschland is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Initiative Profisport Deutschland is an association of professional sports organisers in Germany founded in 2009. The (founding) members are the four largest German professional leagues: easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga GmbH (easyCredit BBL), Deutsche Eishockey Liga GmbH & Co. KG (PENNY DEL), DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH (DFL) and Handball-Bundesliga GmbH (DAIKIN HBL). The Initiative Profisport Deutschland is primarily a dialogue forum for the four largest German professional sports leagues. It represents the common political interests of the leagues, brings relevant topics to the political agenda for professional sports and supports the regulatory developments at the federal and state level. The Initiative is based in Berlin. Professional sports attract millions of interested parties every year – regardless of whether this happens on site in the stadium/ arena or in front of the television. The joint experience connects and ensures a social we-feel. The Initiative Profisport Deutschland was founded with the aim to offer professional sports the best possible conditions, in order to ensure that the young people's appeal is never more secure in the future, while the sport is always held in a highly competitive manner.
When was Initiative Profisport Deutschland founded?
Initiative Profisport Deutschland was founded in 2024.
Who leads Initiative Profisport Deutschland?
Stefan Holz serves as Vertreter.
Where is Initiative Profisport Deutschland located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is Initiative Profisport Deutschland's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Initiative Profisport Deutschland trustworthy?
Initiative Profisport Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Profisport Deutschland's registration number?
Registration: R007429 (Germany).
What is Initiative Profisport Deutschland's website?
https://profisport-deutschland.de/
Are donations to Initiative Profisport Deutschland 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.