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Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH

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57
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH

Tax-favoured organization. Non-profit-making purposes: people and vocational training.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Volks- und Berufsbildung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Foundation type
Non-profit limited company (Gemeinnützige GmbH)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 59

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH is a registered education nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) HRB 171400. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 Germany is 59/100.

Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH is classified as a Education organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Gemeinnützige GmbH.

Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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.

Tax-favoured organization. Non-profit-making purposes: people and vocational training. Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH is classified as a education organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among education charities registered in Germany: Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100.

Kiron Open Higher Education 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.

Kiron Open Higher Education 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 Kiron Open Higher Education 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.

You can donate to Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/25815-kiron-open-higher-education-ggmbh). 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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

SC
Scott Goldner
Managing Director

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

SC
Scott G••••••
Managing Director
TO
Tobias D•• E••••
Managing Director
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Peer charities

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Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH This page 57 - -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Officers and trustees
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette) - 2 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
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 Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH

What is Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH?
Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH is a education non-profit limited company based in Berlin, Germany. Tax-favoured organization. Non-profit-making purposes: people and vocational training.
When was Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH founded?
Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH was founded in 2015.
Where is Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Is Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH trustworthy?
Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH's registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) HRB 171400 (Germany).
What is Kiron Open Higher Education gGmbH's website?
http://www.kiron.ngo
Are donations to Kiron Open Higher Education 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.