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Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (Köln) Reg R004111 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.

The Institute of Ecology and Action Ethnology (INFOE) is a non-profit organisation that wants to create a lobby for societies that are not living in industrial civilization. It wants to be a forum for indigenous peoples, scientists and other committed people alike. It supports indigenous peoples in defending their country, their rights and their culture. We are united by the common resistance to the progressive ecological and cultural destruction in the countries where indigenous communities live and with ourselves. We support indigenous representatives in carrying out projects on the ground and in making their concerns heard at international forums. We also want to create public awareness of the current situation of indigenous communities and their contribution to the preservation of …

Das Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein, der in Deutschland eine Lobby schaffen will für die nicht in der industriellen Zivilisation lebenden Gesellschaften. Es will Forum sein für indigene Völker, Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler und andere engagierte Personen gleichermaßen. Es unterstützt indigene Völker bei der Verteidigung ihres Landes, ihrer Rechte und ihrer Kultur. Uns verbindet der gemeinsame Widerstand gegen die fortschreitende ökologische und kulturelle Zerstörung in den Ländern, in denen indigene Gemeinschaften leben, und bei uns selbst. Wir unterstützen indigene Vertreter*innen dabei, Projekte vor Ort durchzuführen und ihre Anliegen bei internationalen Foren zu Gehör zu bringen. Zudem wollen wir öffentliches Bewusstsein schaffen für die heutige Lebenssituation indigener Gemeinschaften und ihren Beitrag zum Erhalt natürlicher Ökosysteme, zum Klimaschutz …

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Headquarters
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 56

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

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R004111. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 environment charities in Germany is 56/100.

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its registered address is Melchiorstr., 50670 Köln, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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.

The Institute of Ecology and Action Ethnology (INFOE) is a non-profit organisation that wants to create a lobby for societies that are not living in industrial civilization. It wants to be a forum for indigenous peoples, scientists and other committed people alike. It supports indigenous peoples in defending their country, their rights and their culture. We are united by the common resistance to the progressive ecological and cultural destruction in the countries where indigenous communities live and with ourselves. We support indigenous representatives in carrying out projects on the ground and in making their concerns heard at international forums. We also want to create public awareness of the current situation... Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €489K.

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) 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.

You can verify Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) 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.

You can donate to Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.infoe.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.

Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. is based in Cologne, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Sabine Schielmann
Board Spokesperson

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. This page 43 €5,000 -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
AgrarBündnis e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 56 €55,000 -
ECOVIN Bundesverband ökologischer Weinbau e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Fair and Green e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Deutscher Fischerei-Verband e.V. Union der Berufs- und Angelfischer 56 €55,000 -
Deutsche Plattform für Mobilitätsmanagement (DEPOMM) e.V. 56 €25,000 -
Schifferbörse zu Duisburg-Ruhrort e.V. 56 €5,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.

What is Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.?
Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. is a environment nonprofit organization based in Cologne, Germany. The Institute of Ecology and Action Ethnology (INFOE) is a non-profit organisation that wants to create a lobby for societies that are not living in industrial civilization. It wants to be a forum for indigenous peoples, scientists and other committed people alike. It supports indigenous peoples in defending their country, their rights and their culture. We are united by the common resistance to the progressive ecological and cultural destruction in the countries where indigenous communities live and with ourselves. We support indigenous representatives in carrying out projects on the ground and in making their concerns heard at international forums. We also want to create public awareness of the current situation of indigenous communities and their contribution to the preservation of natural ecosystems, climate protection and sustainable development. INFOE e.V. is also the legal entity of the initiative Against Streaming, which deals with the human and ecological effects of water power, conducts media work and supports people affected by this in cooperation with international partner organisations of dam projects. Against Streaming is also committed to promoting human rights and environmental protection in the context of external business, and to promote public opinion.
Who leads Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.?
Sabine Schielmann serves as Board Spokesperson.
Where is Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. located?
Headquartered in Cologne (Köln in the local language), Germany.
What is Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. trustworthy?
Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R004111 (Germany).
What is Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) e.V.'s website?
https://www.infoe.de
Are donations to Institut für Ökologie und Aktions-Ethnologie (INFOE) 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.