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Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner

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44/100 · methodology

About Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner

The Federal Association of People for Animal Rights has been working on a common legal, political, scientific and social level for the recognition of elementary animal rights since its foundation in 1982 and is fighting against any abuse of animals. The long-term goal is a fundamental change in the human-animal relationship. The umbrella association with headquarters in Zülpich (formerly Aachen) is affiliated with associations as well as private support members. Its strength lies in the interaction of seriousness, expertise and lobbying at the highest political level. To this end, the association pursues a master plan for the exit from animal testing and an agricultural turn from animal to vegetable protein production to achieve the end of so-called livestock farming. In …

Der Bundesverband Menschen für Tierrechte setzt sich seit seiner Gründung 1982 auf rechtlicher, politischer, wissenschaftlicher und gesellschaftlicher Ebene für die Anerkennung elementarer Tierrechte ein und kämpft gegen jeglichen Missbrauch von Tieren. Das langfristige Ziel ist eine grundsätzliche Veränderung des Mensch-Tier-Ve­rhältnisses. Dem Dachverband mit Hauptsitz in Zülpich (früher Aachen) sind Vereine sowie private Fördermitglieder angeschlossen. Seine Stärke liegt im Zusammenwirken von Seriosität, Fachwissen und Lobbyarbeit auf höchster politischer Ebene. Dazu verfolgt der Verband einen Masterplan zum Ausstieg aus dem Tierversuch und eine Agrarwende von der tierischen zur pflanzlichen Eiweißproduktion, um das Ende der sogenannten Nutztierhaltung zu erreichen. Darüber hinaus ernennt der Verband beispielsweise das Ersatzverfahren bzw. Replace des Jahres sowie das Versuchstier des Jahres, betreibt die Wissenschaftsplattform InVitroJobs für eine konsequente …

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Founded
Headquarters
Zülpich, North Rhine-Westphalia
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 57

Red flags

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Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
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Common questions

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Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Zülpich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is R001016. 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 57/100 for animal welfare charities in Germany. The organization reports €15K in annual revenue.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner 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 animal welfare charities in Germany is 57/100.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner is located in Zülpich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner has €15K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €15K in annual revenue.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner 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 Federal Association of People for Animal Rights has been working on a common legal, political, scientific and social level for the recognition of elementary animal rights since its foundation in 1982 and is fighting against any abuse of animals. The long-term goal is a fundamental change in the human-animal relationship. The umbrella association with headquarters in Zülpich (formerly Aachen) is affiliated with associations as well as private support members. Its strength lies in the interaction of seriousness, expertise and lobbying at the highest political level. To this end, the association pursues a master plan for the exit from animal testing and an agricultural turn from animal to vegetable protein... Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Germany: Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €15K is below the peer average of €1M.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner 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 Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner'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 Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner directly through its donation page (https://www.tierrechte.de/2024/07/09/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.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner is based in Zülpich, 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 Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

CH
Christina Ledermann
Board Chair

Latest news

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1 article found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner This page 44 €15,000 -
Bundesverband Tierschutz e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Provieh e.V. 59 €45,000 -
Neuland - Verein für tiergerechte und umweltschonende Nutztierhaltung … 56 €5,000 -
Bundesverband der Kälbermäster e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Bundesverband für Pyrotechnik und Kunstfeuerwerk e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Deutsche Juristische Gesellschaft für Tierschutzrecht e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Kreisbauernverband Nordwestmecklenburg e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Verein zur Erhaltung des Wildes und der Jagd … 56 €35,000 -

Sources and verification

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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
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

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 Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner

What is Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner?
Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Zülpich, Germany. The Federal Association of People for Animal Rights has been working on a common legal, political, scientific and social level for the recognition of elementary animal rights since its foundation in 1982 and is fighting against any abuse of animals. The long-term goal is a fundamental change in the human-animal relationship. The umbrella association with headquarters in Zülpich (formerly Aachen) is affiliated with associations as well as private support members. Its strength lies in the interaction of seriousness, expertise and lobbying at the highest political level. To this end, the association pursues a master plan for the exit from animal testing and an agricultural turn from animal to vegetable protein production to achieve the end of so-called livestock farming. In addition, the association appoints, for example, the replacement procedure or resettlement of the year as well as the experimental animal of the year, the science platform InVitroJobs operates for a consistent promotion of animal-free research and uses the project SATIS for a humane training.
When was Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner founded?
Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner was founded in 2003.
Who leads Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner?
Christina Ledermann serves as Board Chair.
Where is Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner located?
Headquartered in Zülpich, Germany.
What is Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner trustworthy?
Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner 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 Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner's registration number?
Registration: R001016 (Germany).
What is Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner's website?
https://www.tierrechte.de
Are donations to Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner 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.