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Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.

Tax-favoured organisation.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Jugendhilfe.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Hamburg, Hamburg
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar youth development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 56

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of youth development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 20,117 youth development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its registration number is Hamburg VR 10591. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €41M in annual revenue.

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.'s official registration number is Hamburg VR 10591, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 youth development charities in Germany is 56/100.

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. is located in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. has €41M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Germany. It operates as an Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €41M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. 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.

Among youth development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €41M is well above the peer average of €5M.

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. 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.

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.'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 Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/57283-jugenderholungswerk-hamburg-e-v). 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.

Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. is based in Hamburg, in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Germany's second-largest city and a major port. 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.

Annual revenue
€10M-€100M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Zwei Wochen Sylt für 70 Euro: Hamburger Verein mit besonderem Angebot für Kinder - t-online – Hamburg
Jun 2026
hamburg.t-online.de
Anmeldung beginnt bald: Hamburger Kinder können für 70 Euro besondere Ferien verbringen - t-online – Hamburg
Nov 2025
hamburg.t-online.de
Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg ermöglicht Kindern aus armen Familien einen Urlaub - tagesschau.de
Jul 2025
www.tagesschau.de
Restplätze vorhanden: Hamburger Verein bietet Kindern Ferien-Camp für kleines Geld - t-online – Hamburg
May 2025
hamburg.t-online.de
Es gibt noch freie Plätze im Sommercamp - Hamburger Abendblatt
Jul 2017
www.abendblatt.de

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Cause areas in Germany

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development this charity 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1985
Not available · 5
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.

What is Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.?
Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. is a youth development registered association based in Hamburg, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation.
When was Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. founded?
Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. was founded in 1985.
Where is Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. located?
Headquartered in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
What is Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. trustworthy?
Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Hamburg VR 10591 (Germany).
What is Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V.'s website?
http://www.jugenderholungswerk.de
Are donations to Jugenderholungswerk Hamburg e.V. 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.