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International Blue Cross

Bern, BE Reg CHE427916945 · Zefix Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About International Blue Cross

La Croix Bleue développe aussi bien des programmes de prévention adéquats pour les enfants, les jeunes et les adultes que des programmes destinés au traitement de la dépendance à l'alcool ou aux autres drogues. Elle encourage un mode de vie sain, exempt d'alcool ou d'autres drogues. Au travers d'activités d'entraide mutuelle et d'actions de sensibilisation déployées par des collaborateurs professionnels et bénévoles, elle encourage le développement de communautés de vie saines. Elle construit un réseau destiné à l'aide et à la collaboration au sein des Croix-Bleues, reconnaissant la valeur du partenariat et du respect mutuel des différences nationales et culturelles. Elle encourage les églises et les organisations chrétiennes du monde entier à collaborer et à créer des réseaux. Dans les …

Founded
Headquarters
Bern, BE
Foundation type
Verein

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

International Blue Cross is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bern, BE, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1886 and has been operating for 140 years. Its registration number is CHE427916945. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

International Blue Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 Switzerland is 52/100.

International Blue Cross is located in Bern, BE, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1886 and has been active for 140 years.

International Blue Cross is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Verein.

International Blue Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.

La Croix Bleue développe aussi bien des programmes de prévention adéquats pour les enfants, les jeunes et les adultes que des programmes destinés au traitement de la dépendance à l'alcool ou aux autres drogues. Elle encourage un mode de vie sain, exempt d'alcool ou d'autres drogues. Au travers d'activités d'entraide mutuelle et d'actions de sensibilisation déployées par des collaborateurs professionnels et bénévoles, elle encourage le développement de communautés de vie saines. Elle construit un réseau destiné à l'aide et à la collaboration au sein des Croix-Bleues, reconnaissant la valeur du partenariat et du respect mutuel des différences nationales et culturelles. Elle encourage les églises et les organisations chrétiennes du monde... International Blue Cross is classified as a community development organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1886.

Among community development charities registered in Switzerland: International Blue Cross's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

International Blue Cross is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ein Wuppertaler ist Präsident des Weltverbandes Blaues Kreuz [WZ+] - Westdeutsche Zeitung
Oct 2021
www.wz.de
Gastronomie in Corona-Zeiten - Webecho Bamberg
May 2020
webecho-bamberg.de

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Peer charities

Other community development in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Blue Cross This page 51 - -
AI Suisse 52 - -
Medecins du Monde - Suisse 52 - -
Blaues Kreuz Schweiz 52 - -
Lungenliga beider Basel 52 - -
Schweizer Kinderhilfswerk Kovive 52 - -
SAM global 52 - -
Solafrica 52 - -
Médecins Sans Frontières 52 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
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

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 International Blue Cross

What is International Blue Cross?
International Blue Cross is a community development verein based in Bern, Switzerland. La Croix Bleue développe aussi bien des programmes de prévention adéquats pour les enfants, les jeunes et les adultes que des programmes destinés au traitement de la dépendance à l'alcool ou aux autres drogues. Elle encourage un mode de vie sain, exempt d'alcool ou d'autres drogues. Au travers d'activités d'entraide mutuelle et d'actions de sensibilisation déployées par des collaborateurs professionnels et bénévoles, elle encourage le développement de communautés de vie saines. Elle construit un réseau destiné à l'aide et à la collaboration au sein des Croix-Bleues, reconnaissant la valeur du partenariat et du respect mutuel des différences nationales et culturelles. Elle encourage les églises et les organisations chrétiennes du monde entier à collaborer et à créer des réseaux. Dans les questions liées à l'alcool et aux autres drogues, elle fait tout ce qui est en son pouvoir pour influer sur l'opinion publique et les politiques liées à l'alcool. La Croix-Bleue soutient le développement et la mise en œuvre de politiques fondées sur les données probantes sur l'alcool, la drogue, le jeu et d'autres domaines connexes. Aux niveaux national et international, elle collabore avec des organisations gouvernementales et non-gouvernementales. Elle participe à la lutte contre la pauvreté et l'exclusion sociales dues notamment à l'alcool et aux autres drogues. En sa qualité d'organisation faîtière, l'Organisation a pour tâche de soutenir les organisations membres et les groupes régionaux; représenter le mouvement de la Croix-Bleue dans son ensemble et renforcer son unité; initier, coordonner et entretenir les relations au sein de l'Organisation ainsi qu'entre l'Organisation et d'autres organisations; organiser, au sein de l'Organisation, des manifestations communes permettant discussions, échanges et prises de décisions; utiliser et canaliser, à des fins internationales, les compétences et les ressources spécifiques des organisations membres; promouvoir le mouvement de la Croix-
When was International Blue Cross founded?
International Blue Cross was founded in 1886.
Where is International Blue Cross located?
Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
Is International Blue Cross trustworthy?
International Blue Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 International Blue Cross's registration number?
Registration: CHE427916945 (Switzerland).
What is International Blue Cross's website?
https://internationalbluecross.org/
Are donations to International Blue Cross tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.