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KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung

Salzburg foundation funding microloans in developing countries

Salzburg Reg: STIFT-knowwhy-gemeinnutzige-stiftung (BMI Vereinsregister)
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48
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung

A charitable foundation based in Salzburg that supports young adults in developing countries on their path to self-employment. It provides microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs so they can realise their business ideas, working through strong local partnerships with an emphasis on personal engagement and transparency.

Headquarters
Salzburg
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftung)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To help young adults in developing countries become self-employed through microloans.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 60

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • GiveRadar's profile for KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung draws on its registration, in line with the typical charities in Austria it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a website (present for 43% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung is a registered international nonprofit based in Salzburg, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. Its registration number is STIFT-knowwhy-gemeinnutzige-stiftung. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung's official registration number is STIFT-knowwhy-gemeinnutzige-stiftung, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('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 Austria is 60/100.

KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung is located in Salzburg, Austria.

KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung is classified as an International organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Stiftung.

According to GiveRadar's records, KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung 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.

A charitable foundation based in Salzburg that supports young adults in developing countries on their path to self-employment. It provides microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs so they can realise their business ideas, working through strong local partnerships with an emphasis on personal engagement and transparency. KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung is classified as an international organization registered in Austria.

KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Gunther P••••••• S••••••••••••• d•• V••••••••••• 2• A••••• L••••
Chair

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Cause areas in Austria

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

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
International this charity 18
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 4
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 7
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung

What is KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung?
KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung is a international foundation based in Salzburg, Austria. A charitable foundation based in Salzburg that supports young adults in developing countries on their path to self-employment. It provides microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs so they can realise their business ideas, working through strong local partnerships with an emphasis on personal engagement and transparency.
Who leads KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung?
Gunther Pitterka Stellvertreter des Vorsitzenden 2) Attila Lobos serves as Chair.
Where is KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung located?
Headquartered in Salzburg, Austria.
Is KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung trustworthy?
KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 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 KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung's registration number?
Registration: STIFT-knowwhy-gemeinnutzige-stiftung (Austria).
Are donations to KnowWhy Gemeinnützige Stiftung 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.