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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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.
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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
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyMagyar 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Hungary under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Magyar P.E.N. Club is in Hungary, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Magyar P.E.N. Club is registered in Hungary. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Hungarian Court of Registration
- Officers and trustees
- Hungarian Court of Registration - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1979
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot 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.