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Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland

Since 1995, the Jesuit Refugee Service has been working in Germany for deportation prisoners and people with unsafe or unresidence status. We give a voice to refugees in public and comment on developments and legislative projects in refugee and migration policy.

Der Jesuiten-Flüch­tlingsdienst engagiert sich seit 1995 in Deutschland für Abschiebungshäftlinge und Menschen mit unsicherem oder ohne Aufenthaltsstatus. Wir geben geflüchteten Menschen in der Öffentlichkeit eine Stimme und nehmen Stellung zu Entwicklungen und legislativen Vorhaben in der Flüchtlings- und Migrationspolitik.

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Founded
Headquarters
Berlin, Brandenburg
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 59

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Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland is a registered international nonprofit based in Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is R000036. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 59/100 for international charities in Germany. The organization reports €85K in annual revenue.

Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 international charities in Germany is 59/100.

Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland is located in Berlin, Brandenburg, Germany. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Based on official tax filings, Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland has €85K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland is classified as a International organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €85K in annual revenue.

Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Since 1995, the Jesuit Refugee Service has been working in Germany for deportation prisoners and people with unsafe or unresidence status. We give a voice to refugees in public and comment on developments and legislative projects in refugee and migration policy. Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland is classified as a international organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among international charities registered in Germany: Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €85K is below the peer average of €6M.

Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst 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 Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst 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 Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland directly through its donation page (https://www.jrs-germany.org/spenden). 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.

Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland is based in Berlin, in the state of Brandenburg, which surrounds Berlin in northeastern Germany. 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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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Stefan Keßler
Director

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Peer charities

Other international in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland This page 44 €85,000 -
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Women for Women International (DE) gGmbH 59 €5,000 -
Förderverein Frieden e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Europa-Union Deutschland e.V. 59 €15,000 -
Koordinierungskreis Mosambik e.V. 59 €5,000 -
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Forum Nachhaltiges Palmöl e.V. 59 €5,000 -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland

What is Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland?
Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland is a international nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. Since 1995, the Jesuit Refugee Service has been working in Germany for deportation prisoners and people with unsafe or unresidence status. We give a voice to refugees in public and comment on developments and legislative projects in refugee and migration policy.
When was Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland founded?
Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland was founded in 1995.
Who leads Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland?
Stefan Keßler serves as Director.
Where is Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland trustworthy?
Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland's registration number?
Registration: R000036 (Germany).
What is Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst Deutschland's website?
https://www.jrs-germany.org
Are donations to Jesuiten-Flüchtlingsdienst 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.