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International Space Science Institute (ISSI)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About International Space Science Institute (ISSI)

Errichtung, Unterhalt und Betrieb eines Instituts zur Förderung der internationalen Koordination und Zusammenarbeit in der Weltraumforschung sowie zur Durchführung vorbereitender Studien für künftige Weltraumforsch­ungsziele. Durch die Schaffung eines Zentrums für Weltraumwissenschaften soll die wissenschaftliche Auswertung und Integration der Daten unterschiedlicher Instrumente aus verschiedenen Weltraummissionen ermöglicht werden, wobei Beobachtungen von der Erde aus sowie Laboratoriumsdaten sinnvoll einbezogen werden sollen. Insbesondere bezweckt die Stiftung die interdisziplinäre Interpretation solcher Daten und Erkenntnisse in einem weiteren wissenschaftlichen Kontext unter Einbezug der Methoden und Prinzipien der relevanten mathematischen und naturwissensch­aftlichen Disziplinen.

Headquarters
Bern, BE
Foundation type
Stiftung

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 55

Red flags

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

Common questions

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International Space Science Institute (ISSI) is a registered social services nonprofit based in Bern, BE, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). Its registration number is CHE109700127. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

International Space Science Institute (ISSI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 social services charities in Switzerland is 55/100.

International Space Science Institute (ISSI) is located in Bern, BE, Switzerland.

International Space Science Institute (ISSI) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Stiftung.

International Space Science Institute (ISSI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. Visit the International Space Science Institute (ISSI) 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.

Errichtung, Unterhalt und Betrieb eines Instituts zur Förderung der internationalen Koordination und Zusammenarbeit in der Weltraumforschung sowie zur Durchführung vorbereitender Studien für künftige Weltraumforschungsziele. Durch die Schaffung eines Zentrums für Weltraumwissenschaften soll die wissenschaftliche Auswertung und Integration der Daten unterschiedlicher Instrumente aus verschiedenen Weltraummissionen ermöglicht werden, wobei Beobachtungen von der Erde aus sowie Laboratoriumsdaten sinnvoll einbezogen werden sollen. Insbesondere bezweckt die Stiftung die interdisziplinäre Interpretation solcher Daten und Erkenntnisse in einem weiteren wissenschaftlichen Kontext unter Einbezug der Methoden und Prinzipien der relevanten mathematischen und naturwissenschaftlichen Disziplinen. International Space Science Institute (ISSI) is classified as a social services organization registered in Switzerland.

Among social services charities registered in Switzerland: International Space Science Institute (ISSI)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is in line with the peer average of 55/100.

International Space Science Institute (ISSI) 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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Peer charities

Other social services in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
International Space Science Institute (ISSI) This page 46 - -
Stiftung Togo-Projekt 79 CHF 100,000 95%
Fondation Graines de Paix 52 - -
Stiftung Schweizer Museumspass 52 - -
Vivazzo Stiftung 52 - -
Stiftung Winterhilfe Zug 52 - -
Nouvelle Planete 52 - -
Stiftung Pro Senectute Kanton Bern 52 - -
aargauische stiftung suchthilfe ags 52 - -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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

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Quick facts about International Space Science Institute (ISSI)

What is International Space Science Institute (ISSI)?
International Space Science Institute (ISSI) is a social services stiftung based in Bern, Switzerland. Errichtung, Unterhalt und Betrieb eines Instituts zur Förderung der internationalen Koordination und Zusammenarbeit in der Weltraumforschung sowie zur Durchführung vorbereitender Studien für künftige Weltraumforschungsziele. Durch die Schaffung eines Zentrums für Weltraumwissenschaften soll die wissenschaftliche Auswertung und Integration der Daten unterschiedlicher Instrumente aus verschiedenen Weltraummissionen ermöglicht werden, wobei Beobachtungen von der Erde aus sowie Laboratoriumsdaten sinnvoll einbezogen werden sollen. Insbesondere bezweckt die Stiftung die interdisziplinäre Interpretation solcher Daten und Erkenntnisse in einem weiteren wissenschaftlichen Kontext unter Einbezug der Methoden und Prinzipien der relevanten mathematischen und naturwissenschaftlichen Disziplinen.
Where is International Space Science Institute (ISSI) located?
Headquartered in Bern, Switzerland.
Is International Space Science Institute (ISSI) trustworthy?
International Space Science Institute (ISSI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Space Science Institute (ISSI)'s registration number?
Registration: CHE109700127 (Switzerland).
What is International Space Science Institute (ISSI)'s website?
http://www.issibern.ch/
Are donations to International Space Science Institute (ISSI) 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.