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Magyar P.E.N. Club

The social organization aims to promote the relationship of Hungarian literature with literature from other countries, the relationship of Hungarian writers with each other and writers from other …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Magyar P.E.N. Club

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Budapest
Foundation type
Association (Egyesület)

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Közhasznú (Public Benefit)

Mission

The social organization aims to promote the relationship of Hungarian literature with literature from other countries, the relationship of Hungarian writers with each other and writers from other countries, in order to avoid war, to eliminate racial, national, religious and class hatred.

A társadalmi szervezet célja a népek kölcsönös megbecsülése, a faji, nemzeti, felekezeti és osztályok közötti gyűlölködés kiküszöbölése, a háborúk elkerülése érdekében ápolja a magyar irodalom kapcsolatát más országok irodalmával, a magyar írók kapcsolatát egymással és más országok íróival, elősegítvén a magyar írók és műveik hazai megismertetését.

Translated from Hungarian by GiveRadar.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Hungary
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 54

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for civil.info.hu 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, Magyar P.E.N. Club has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1979, it is among the oldest international charities in Hungary GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified public-benefit (kozhasznu) status for this organization, which only 12% of similar organizations hold. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 380 international charities in Hungary it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • 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

Magyar P.E.N. Club is a registered international nonprofit based in Budapest, Hungary. It is registered with the Hungarian Court of Registration. It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its registration number is 01-02-0001626. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds public-benefit (kozhasznu) legal status, granted by the Hungarian courts to organizations that meet public-benefit criteria and file annual reports. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Magyar P.E.N. Club's official registration number is 01-02-0001626, as recorded in the national registry of Hungary.

Magyar P.E.N. Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 Hungary is 54/100.

Magyar P.E.N. Club is located in Budapest, Hungary. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Magyar P.E.N. Club is classified as an International organization, registered in Hungary. It operates as an Egyesület. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Magyar P.E.N. Club holds public-benefit (kozhasznu) legal status, granted by the Hungarian courts to organizations that meet public-benefit criteria and file annual reports. It is registered with the Hungarian Court of Registration. 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 social organization aims to promote the relationship of Hungarian literature with literature from other countries, the relationship of Hungarian writers with each other and writers from other countries, in order to avoid war, to eliminate racial, national, religious and class hatred. Magyar P.E.N. Club is classified as an international organization registered in Hungary. The organization was founded in 1979.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

TU
Turczi I•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Hungary

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

Sports & Recreation 20,011
Arts & Culture 15,575
Human Services 7,507
Education 7,242
Community Development 3,429
Health 3,083
Environment 1,933
Religion 1,092
International this charity 392
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Most common causes in Hungary

Causes charities work on most.

Arts & Culture 15,615
Community Development 10,964
Education 7,285
Early Childhood 3,168
Health 3,139
Cultural Heritage 2,369
Environment 1,942
Disability 1,623

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Hungarian Court of Registration
Officers and trustees
Hungarian Court of Registration - 3 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 5, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 20, 2026
Profile completeness
25%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 3 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Magyar P.E.N. Club

What is Magyar P.E.N. Club?
Magyar P.E.N. Club is a international association based in Budapest, Hungary. The social organization aims to promote the relationship of Hungarian literature with literature from other countries, the relationship of Hungarian writers with each other and writers from other countries, in order to avoid war, to eliminate racial, national, religious and class hatred.
When was Magyar P.E.N. Club founded?
Magyar P.E.N. Club was founded in 1979.
Who leads Magyar P.E.N. Club?
Turczi István serves as Director.
Where is Magyar P.E.N. Club located?
Headquartered in Budapest, Hungary.
Is Magyar P.E.N. Club trustworthy?
Magyar P.E.N. Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 Magyar P.E.N. Club's registration number?
Registration: 01-02-0001626 (Hungary).
What is Magyar P.E.N. Club's website?
https://magyarpenclub.hu/en/
Are donations to Magyar P.E.N. Club tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Hungary 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.