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LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern

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Partial transparency
44/100 · 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 to provide comprehensive protection of nature, in particular the promotion of species and biotope protection. The tasks and objectives of the LBV are in particular: a) preservation and improvement of natural and natural habitats and the preservation, improvement and restoration of the livelihoods of free-living, domestic animal and plant species, b) 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 Biodiversity), d) promotion and implementation of research projects in the field of nature and …

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
micro

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar health in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 58

Red flags

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Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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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. 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 58/100 for health charities in Germany. The organization reports €25K in annual revenue.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern 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 health charities in Germany is 58/100.

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 micro organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern 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.

The purpose of the Federal Association for Birds and Nature Conservation in Bavaria e.V. is to provide comprehensive protection of nature, in particular the promotion of species and biotope protection. The tasks and objectives of the LBV are in particular: a) preservation and improvement of natural and natural habitats and the preservation, improvement and restoration of the livelihoods of free-living, domestic animal and plant species, b) 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 Biodiversity), d) promotion and... 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: LBV - Landesbund für Vogel- und Naturschutz in Bayern's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 58/100. 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.

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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 Schäffer
Chair

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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 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 to provide comprehensive protection of nature, in particular the promotion of species and biotope protection. The tasks and objectives of the LBV are in particular: a) preservation and improvement of natural and natural habitats and the preservation, improvement and restoration of the livelihoods of free-living, domestic animal and plant species, b) 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 Biodiversity), d) promotion and implementation of research projects in the field of nature and environmental protection, e) development and dissemination of environmental ethical standards, with special consideration of animal welfare, f) promotion of the natural and environmental protection and sustainability considerations in the entire field of education and education. This can be done through adults and youth education, public events for all social and age groups, teacher training and the operation of a kindergarten.
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, 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 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 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.