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LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern

The purpose of the Federal Association for Birds and Nature Conservation in Bavaria e.V. is the comprehensive protection of nature, in particular the promotion of species and biotope protection. The tasks and objectives of the LBV are in particular: a) the preservation and improvement of natural and natural habitats as well as the conservation, improvement and restoration of the livelihoods of free-living, domestic animal and plant species, b) the promotion of resource-friendly, environmentall­y-friendly life and sustainable economy for the benefit of man, biological diversity and the natural environment, c) participation in the implementation of international agreements and conventions on the protection of biological diversity (e.g. the Convention on Biological Diversity), d) the promotion and implementation of research projects in the …

Zweck des Landesbundes für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. ist der umfassende Schutz der Natur, insbesondere die Förderung des Arten- und Biotopschutzes. Die Aufgaben und Ziele des LBV sind insbesondere: a) Bewahrung und Verbesserung natürlicher und naturnaher Lebensräume sowie Erhaltung, Verbesserung und Wiederherstellung der Lebensgrundlagen der freilebenden, heimischen Tier- und Pflanzenarten, b) Förderung ressourcenschonenden, umweltverträglichen Lebens und nachhaltigen Wirtschaftens zum Wohle des Menschen, der biologischen Vielfalt und der natürlichen Umwelt, c) Mitwirkung an der Umsetzung völkerrechtlicher Vereinbarungen und Konventionen zum Schutz der biologischen Vielfalt (z.B. Biodiversitäts­konvention), d) Förderung und Durchführung von Forschungsvorhaben im Bereich des Natur- und Umweltschutzes, e) Entwicklung und Verbreitung umweltethischer Maßstäbe unter besonderer Berücksichtigung des Tierschutzes, f) Förderung des Natur- und Umweltschutz- sowie des Nachhaltigkeit­sgedankens im …

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Founded
Headquarters
Hilpoltstein, Bavaria
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar health in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
Peer average: 64

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, LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of health charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1909, it is among the oldest health charities in Germany GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 33,744 health charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern is a registered health nonprofit based in Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1909 and has been operating for 117 years. Its registration number is R003450. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €25K in annual revenue.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern's official registration number is R003450, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 health charities in Germany is 64/100.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern is located in Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany. The organization was established in 1909 and has been active for 117 years.

Based on official tax filings, LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern has €25K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €11M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern is classified as a Health organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern 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.

The purpose of the Federal Association for Birds and Nature Conservation in Bavaria e.V. is the comprehensive protection of nature, in particular the promotion of species and biotope protection. The tasks and objectives of the LBV are in particular: a) the preservation and improvement of natural and natural habitats as well as the conservation, improvement and restoration of the livelihoods of free-living, domestic animal and plant species, b) the promotion of resource-friendly, environmentally-friendly life and sustainable economy for the benefit of man, biological diversity and the natural environment, c) participation in the implementation of international agreements and conventions on the protection of biological diversity (e.g. the Convention on Biological Diversity)... LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern is classified as a health organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1909.

Among health charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €25K is below the peer average of €11M.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern 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 LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern'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 LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern directly through its donation page (https://lbv.de/mitmachen/unterstuetzen/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.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern is based in Hilpoltstein, in the Free State of Bavaria (Bayern) in southeastern Germany, the largest German state by area. 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
€10K-€100K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Norbert S•••••••
Chair

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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 this charity 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1909
Not available · 4
  • 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 LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern

What is LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern?
LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern is a health nonprofit organization based in Hilpoltstein, Germany. The purpose of the Federal Association for Birds and Nature Conservation in Bavaria e.V. is the comprehensive protection of nature, in particular the promotion of species and biotope protection. The tasks and objectives of the LBV are in particular: a) the preservation and improvement of natural and natural habitats as well as the conservation, improvement and restoration of the livelihoods of free-living, domestic animal and plant species, b) the promotion of resource-friendly, environmentally-friendly life and sustainable economy for the benefit of man, biological diversity and the natural environment, c) participation in the implementation of international agreements and conventions on the protection of biological diversity (e.g. the Convention on Biological Diversity), d) the promotion and implementation of research projects in the field of nature and environmental protection, e) the development and dissemination of environmental ethical standards, with particular regard to animal welfare, f) the promotion of natural and environmental protection as well as sustainability considerations in the entire field of education and education.
When was LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern founded?
LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern was founded in 1909.
Who leads LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern?
Norbert Schäffer serves as Chair.
Where is LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern located?
Headquartered in Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany.
What is LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern trustworthy?
LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern's registration number?
Registration: R003450 (Germany).
What is LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern's website?
https://lbv.de
Are donations to LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern 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.