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54
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Liz Mohn Stiftung

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: arts and culture; education; international understanding; consumer protection; youth aid; democratic state; people and vocational training; science and research.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Kunst und Kultur; Erziehung; Internationale Verständigung; Verbraucherschutz; Jugendhilfe; Demokratisches Staatswesen; Volks- und Berufsbildung; Wissenschaft und Forschung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftung)
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 65

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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Liz Mohn Stiftung has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of international charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented international charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified 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 comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • 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

Liz Mohn Stiftung is a registered international nonprofit based in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Liz Mohn Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 Germany is 65/100.

Liz Mohn Stiftung is located in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Liz Mohn Stiftung has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €6M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Liz Mohn Stiftung is classified as an International organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Stiftung. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Liz Mohn Stiftung is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: arts and culture; education; international understanding; consumer protection; youth aid; democratic state; people and vocational training; science and research. Liz Mohn Stiftung is classified as an international organization registered in Germany.

Among international charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €6M.

Liz Mohn Stiftung 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.

Liz Mohn Stiftung is a Stiftung (foundation) - a German legal entity with dedicated assets serving a specific charitable purpose. Unlike an e.V., a Stiftung has no members; it is governed by a board (Vorstand) and supervised by the state foundation authority (Stiftungsaufsicht) of the relevant Bundesland. Germany has roughly 25,000 foundations. Each Bundesland has its own Stiftungsaufsicht that oversees compliance with the foundation's charter. German nonprofits are listed in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER), the federal register of tax-exempt donation recipients maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Liz Mohn Stiftung'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.

Contact Liz Mohn Stiftung directly for current donation methods. 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.

Liz Mohn Stiftung is based in Gütersloh, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. 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
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Liz Mohn Stiftung holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

EL
Elisabeth M•••
Board Chair

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

„Sicherheitsdialog Deutschland“ und Liz Mohn Stiftung: Rüstung, Rüstung über alles - Blog der Republik
May 2025
www.blog-der-republik.de
Liz-Mohn-Stiftung erhält Kuratorium - DIE STIFTUNG – Magazin für Stiftungswesen und Philanthropie
Dec 2024
www.die-stiftung.de
Kooperation - Einsamkeit bei jungen Menschen bekämpfen: Landesregierung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Bertelsmann Stiftung und Li
May 2024
www.bertelsmann-stiftung.de
Gütersloher Unternehmerin Liz Mohn gründet neue Stiftung - Neue Westfälische
Feb 2024
www.nw.de
Liz Mohn bündelt soziales Engagement in neuer Stiftung - Westfalen-Blatt
Feb 2024
www.westfalen-blatt.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 this charity 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
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 · 5
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 6
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Liz Mohn Stiftung

What is Liz Mohn Stiftung?
Liz Mohn Stiftung is a international foundation based in Gütersloh, Germany. Tax-beneficiary organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: arts and culture; education; international understanding; consumer protection; youth aid; democratic state; people and vocational training; science and research.
Who leads Liz Mohn Stiftung?
Elisabeth Mohn serves as Board Chair.
Where is Liz Mohn Stiftung located?
Headquartered in Gütersloh, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What is Liz Mohn Stiftung's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Liz Mohn Stiftung trustworthy?
Liz Mohn Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Liz Mohn Stiftung's website?
https://www.liz-mohn-stiftung.de
Are donations to Liz Mohn Stiftung 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.