GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Islamic Relief Deutschland
For a better future • Humanitarian organization • A German non-governmental organization • Partners of Islamic Relief Worldwide
Für eine bessere Zukunft • Humanitäre Organisation • Eine deutsche Nichtregierungsorganisation • Partner von Islamic Relief Worldwide ☞ Jetzt spenden!
Translated from German by GiveRadar.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in GermanyConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Islamic Relief Deutschland with a substantially complete profile.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for only 1% of community development charities in Germany - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Germany data
- government registration
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIslamic Relief Deutschland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 12464. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Islamic Relief Deutschland's official registration number is 12464, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Islamic Relief Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 Germany is 62/100.
Islamic Relief Deutschland is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is Max-Planck-Str. 42, 50858 Köln, Germany.
Islamic Relief Deutschland is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany.
According to GiveRadar's records, Islamic Relief Deutschland is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and 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 and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
For a better future • Humanitarian organization • A German non-governmental organization • Partners of Islamic Relief Worldwide Islamic Relief Deutschland is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1997.
Islamic Relief Deutschland 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 Islamic Relief Deutschland'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 Islamic Relief Deutschland directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/1249-islamic-relief-deutschland). 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.
Islamic Relief Deutschland 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.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
German donations are deductible if Islamic Relief Deutschland holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Islamic Relief Deutschland is in Germany, 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.
Islamic Relief Deutschland is registered in Germany. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Bundesrechnungshof rügt Auswärtiges Amt wegen Geld für Islamic Relief - Jüdische Allgemeine
Zum Kurbanfest Hungerkrisen verschärfen sich weltweit Islamic Relief erreicht 3 Millionen Menschen - Presseportal
42 Prozent der Gemeinschaftsküchen im Sudan geschlossen / Hilfsorganisation Islamic Relief fordert mehr Unterstützung - Tagesspiegel
Rückblick: Islamic Relief Deutschland erreichte mehr als 120.000 Menschen zum Ramadanende - Islamische Zeitung
Islamic Relief Deutschland beginnt Ramadan-Verteilung 2026 für 120.000 Menschen weltweit - Saarbrücker Zeitung
1.000 Tage Krieg im Sudan: Über 21 Millionen Menschen leiden Hunger / Islamic Relief warnt vor eskalierender humanitärer Katastrophe und fordert sofortigen Waffenstillstand - Tagesspiegel
Islamic Relief Deutschland e.V.: Bundesweite Hilfsaktion "Speisen für Waisen" regt am Weltflüchtlingstag zu Dialog und zur Verständigung zwischen den Religionen an - WirtschaftsWoche
Islamic Relief Deutschland - Domradio.de
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewCause areas in Germany
How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.
Most common causes in Germany
Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.
Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
-
Government registration · Registered with an official registry
-
Official website · On record
-
Headquarters address · On file
-
Direct contact · Email or phone published
-
Founding date · 1997
-
Financial dataNo Bundesanzeiger publications on file
-
Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
-
Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
-
Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
-
Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
-
Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyAre you the owner or a board member?
If you represent this organization and want to correct or update its data, you can claim this listing to edit details yourself, or email [email protected] with the correct information. We review every request and respond within 30 days.
Report an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Islamic Relief Deutschland?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Islamic Relief Deutschland
- What is Islamic Relief Deutschland?
- Islamic Relief Deutschland is a community development nonprofit organization based in Cologne, Germany. For a better future • Humanitarian organization • A German non-governmental organization • Partners of Islamic Relief Worldwide
- When was Islamic Relief Deutschland founded?
- Islamic Relief Deutschland was founded in 1997.
- Where is Islamic Relief Deutschland located?
- Headquartered in Cologne (Köln in the local language), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
- Is Islamic Relief Deutschland trustworthy?
- Islamic Relief Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Islamic Relief Deutschland's registration number?
- Registration: 12464 (Germany).
- What is Islamic Relief Deutschland's website?
- https://www.islamicrelief.de
- Are donations to Islamic Relief Deutschland 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.