Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO)
Internationale Rettungshunde - Organisation IRO (Kurz: IRO)
Training and certifying search and rescue dog teams
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The International Search and Rescue Dog Organisation trains and certifies search and rescue dog teams and sets international standards for their education and deployment. Based in Salzburg, it coordinates a network of about 140 member organisations across four continents and prepares teams through training courses, exercises, and certifications for real emergencies. It has supported deployments in disaster zones in dozens of countries.
To set training standards and prepare search and rescue dog teams worldwide for emergency deployment.
Focus & reach
Austria
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- 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 not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
- Its integrity score of 62 places it in the top 1% of the 614 charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Internationale Rettungshunde - Organisation IRO (Kurz: IRO) is in Austria, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Internationale Rettungshunde - Organisation IRO (Kurz: IRO) is listed in Austria. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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4 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 6 similar disaster relief charities in Austria.
Cause areas in Austria
Charities working in each area.
Sources and verification
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- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) · 4 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO)
Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) is a disaster relief nonprofit based in Salzburg, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is ZVR-161077715. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.
The International Search and Rescue Dog Organisation trains and certifies search and rescue dog teams and sets international standards for their education and deployment. Based in Salzburg, it coordinates a network of about 140 member organisations across four continents and prepares teams through training courses, exercises, and certifications for real emergencies. It has supported deployments in disaster zones in dozens of countries. Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) is a disaster relief organization based in Austria. The organization was founded in 1999.
Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) is located in Salzburg, Austria. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
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Quick facts about Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO)
- What is Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO)?
- Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) is a disaster relief association based in Salzburg, Austria. The International Search and Rescue Dog Organisation trains and certifies search and rescue dog teams and sets international standards for their education and deployment. Based in Salzburg, it coordinates a network of about 140 member organisations across four continents and prepares teams through training courses, exercises, and certifications for real emergencies. It has supported deployments in disaster zones in dozens of countries.
- When was Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) founded?
- Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO)?
- Alois Karl Matthäus Balog de Manko Bück serves as President.
- Where is Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) located?
- Headquartered in Salzburg, Austria.
- Is Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) trustworthy?
- Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO)'s registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-161077715 (Austria).
- What is Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO)'s website?
- https://www.iro-dogs.org/
- Are donations to Internationale Rettungshunde-Organisation (IRO) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria 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.