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I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH

Disaster Relief Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia Reg Duisburg HRB 22591 · Vereinsregister
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: civil protection and civil protection.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Katastrophen- und Zivilschutz.

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Headquarters
Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia
Foundation type
Non-profit limited company (Gemeinnützige GmbH)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 51

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
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Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Duisburg HRB 22591. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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 disaster relief charities in Germany is 51/100.

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH is located in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its registered address is Theißelmannstr, Theißelmannstr., Germany.

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Gemeinnützige GmbH.

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH 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.

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: civil protection and civil protection. I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 51/100.

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH 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.

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH is a gemeinnützige GmbH (gGmbH) - a nonprofit limited liability company. The gGmbH combines the commercial structure of a GmbH with a nonprofit mandate: profits must be reinvested in the charitable purpose and cannot be distributed to shareholders. The gGmbH is increasingly popular for social enterprises and charitable subsidiaries. It is governed by the GmbH-Gesetz with additional requirements from the Abgabenordnung for the 'gemeinnuetzig' designation. It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH'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 I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH 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.

I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH is based in Duisburg, 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 I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Michael Artur Franz Lesmeister
Managing Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Michael A•••• F•••• L•••••••••
Managing Director
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Officers and trustees
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

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 Bundesanzeiger publications on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published

Methodology

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Quick facts about I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH

What is I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH?
I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH is a disaster relief non-profit limited company based in Duisburg, Germany. Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: civil protection and civil protection.
Where is I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH located?
Headquartered in Duisburg, Germany.
Is I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH trustworthy?
I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH's registration number?
Registration: Duisburg HRB 22591 (Germany).
Are donations to I.S.A.R. Germany Stiftung gGmbH 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.