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Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research; people and vocational training.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Wissenschaft und Forschung; Volks- und Berufsbildung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

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

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: 59
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

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. is a registered education nonprofit based in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. Its registration number is Bonn VR 3228. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €15K in annual revenue.

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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.

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. is located in Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. has €15K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. is classified as a Education organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Stiftung. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €15K in annual revenue.

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research; people and vocational training. Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. is classified as a education organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1967.

Among education charities registered in Germany: Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €15K is below the peer average of €4M.

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. 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.

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. 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. It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.'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 Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. 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.

Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. is based in Bonn, 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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Roland Koch
Chair

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.

What is Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.?
Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. is a education foundation based in Bonn, Germany. Tax-favoured organisation. Non-profit-making purposes: science and research; people and vocational training.
When was Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. founded?
Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. was founded in 1967.
Who leads Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.?
Roland Koch serves as Chair.
Where is Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. located?
Headquartered in Bonn, Germany.
What is Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. trustworthy?
Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Bonn VR 3228 (Germany).
What is Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V.'s website?
https://www.ludwig-erhard-stiftung.de
Are donations to Ludwig-Erhard-Stiftung e.V. 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.