IT-Syndikat
Innsbruck hackerspace for open technical learning
IT-Syndikat - Verein zur Förderung des freien Zugangs zu technischer Fort- und Weiterbildung jeglicher Art
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IT-Syndikat is a hackerspace in Innsbruck dedicated to promoting free and open access to technical education and hands-on learning of all kinds. Members share a community workshop equipped with tools such as a 3D printer and a laser cutter, and the space hosts workshops, repair cafes, cryptoparties, and regular meetups. It operates on the principle that access to technology and understanding of how things work should be open to everyone.
Mission
To promote free access to technical education and provide a community workshop for hands-on learning.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in AustriaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, IT-Syndikat has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than 88% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 60 places it in the top 5% of the 104 education charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIT-Syndikat is a registered education nonprofit based in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is ZVR-553029636. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
IT-Syndikat's official registration number is ZVR-553029636, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
IT-Syndikat has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 education charities in Austria is 61/100.
IT-Syndikat is located in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years. Its registered address is Tschamlerstraße 3, 6020 Wilten, Austria.
IT-Syndikat is classified as an Education organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for IT-Syndikat. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, IT-Syndikat is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. 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.
IT-Syndikat is a hackerspace in Innsbruck dedicated to promoting free and open access to technical education and hands-on learning of all kinds. Members share a community workshop equipped with tools such as a 3D printer and a laser cutter, and the space hosts workshops, repair cafes, cryptoparties, and regular meetups. It operates on the principle that access to technology and understanding of how things work should be open to everyone. IT-Syndikat is classified as an education organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 2010.
IT-Syndikat is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
IT-Syndikat - Verein zur Förderung des freien Zugangs zu technischer Fort- und Weiterbildung jeglicher Art 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.
IT-Syndikat - Verein zur Förderung des freien Zugangs zu technischer Fort- und Weiterbildung jeglicher Art is registered 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
Officers & trustees (6)
Source: Public filings
6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
- Officers and trustees
- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2010
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about IT-Syndikat
- What is IT-Syndikat?
- IT-Syndikat is a education association based in Innsbruck, Austria. IT-Syndikat is a hackerspace in Innsbruck dedicated to promoting free and open access to technical education and hands-on learning of all kinds. Members share a community workshop equipped with tools such as a 3D printer and a laser cutter, and the space hosts workshops, repair cafes, cryptoparties, and regular meetups. It operates on the principle that access to technology and understanding of how things work should be open to everyone.
- When was IT-Syndikat founded?
- IT-Syndikat was founded in 2010.
- Who leads IT-Syndikat?
- Mia Kieler serves as Chair.
- Where is IT-Syndikat located?
- Headquartered in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria.
- Is IT-Syndikat trustworthy?
- IT-Syndikat has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 IT-Syndikat's registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-553029636 (Austria).
- What is IT-Syndikat's website?
- https://it-syndikat.org/
- Are donations to IT-Syndikat 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.