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Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · 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
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
Peer average: 63

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of animal welfare charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €15K in annual revenue.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner's official registration number is R001016, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 63/100.

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 an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €15K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Menschen für Tierrechte - Bundesverband der Tierversuchsgegner is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and 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 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 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 an animal welfare organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Germany: 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.

Annual revenue
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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

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Christina L••••••••
Board Chair

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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 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
Animal Welfare this charity 8,776
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most.

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 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 4
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

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, North Rhine-Westphalia, 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 47 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.