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Michael Succow Stiftung

Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Reg R000845 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Michael Succow Stiftung

The Succow Foundation is a nationally and internationally operating foundation. It follows the guiding principle: receiving, households, maintaining values. The Foundation implements projects on four continents on climate protection, protected areas, sustainable land use and for the promotion of young talent. It maintains close cooperation with scientific and civil society institutions, especially within the framework of the Greifswald Moor Centrum and Biosphere.Centre. The Michael Succow Foundation pursues four overarching objectives in accordance with the regulations: 1. Development and promotion of world heritage areas, national parks and biosphere reserves at national and international level 2. Protection and development of wetlands, especially bogs and swamps 3. Promotion of the nature conservation idea through scientific achievements, ecological education and public relations 4. Promotion …

Die Succow Stiftung ist eine national wie international operativ wirkende Stiftung. Sie folgt dem Leitgedanken: Erhalten, Haushalten, Werthalten. Die Stiftung setzt Projekte auf vier Kontinenten zu Klimaschutz, Schutzgebieten, zukunftsfähiger Landnutzung sowie zur Nachwuchsförderung um. Sie pflegt enge Kooperationen mit wissenschaftlichen und zivilgesellsch­aftlichen Institutionen, allen voran im Rahmen des Greifswald Moor Centrum und Biosphere.Centre. Die Michael Succow Stiftung verfolgt dabei satzungsgemäß vier übergeordnete Ziele: 1. Entwicklung und Förderung von Welterbegebieten, Nationalparken und Biosphärenreservaten auf nationaler und internationaler Ebene 2. Schutz und Entwicklung von Feuchtgebieten, insbesondere von Mooren und Sümpfen 3. Förderung des Naturschutzgedankens durch wissenschaftliche Leistungen, ökologische Bildung und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit 4. Förderung internationaler Beziehungen in Naturschutz und Ökologie Zum Zwecke der Interessenvertretung werden Gespräche mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern der Bundesregierung, insb. …

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Founded
Headquarters
Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Michael Succow Stiftung is a registered environment nonprofit based in Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is R000845. 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 56/100 for environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €35K in annual revenue.

Michael Succow Stiftung 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 environment charities in Germany is 56/100.

Michael Succow Stiftung is located in Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, Michael Succow Stiftung has €35K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Michael Succow Stiftung is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €35K in annual revenue.

Michael Succow Stiftung 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 Succow Foundation is a nationally and internationally operating foundation. It follows the guiding principle: receiving, households, maintaining values. The Foundation implements projects on four continents on climate protection, protected areas, sustainable land use and for the promotion of young talent. It maintains close cooperation with scientific and civil society institutions, especially within the framework of the Greifswald Moor Centrum and Biosphere.Centre. The Michael Succow Foundation pursues four overarching objectives in accordance with the regulations: 1. Development and promotion of world heritage areas, national parks and biosphere reserves at national and international level 2. Protection and development of wetlands, especially bogs and swamps 3. Promotion of the nature conservation idea... Michael Succow Stiftung is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Michael Succow Stiftung's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €35K is below the peer average of €489K.

Michael Succow Stiftung 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 Michael Succow Stiftung'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 Michael Succow Stiftung directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/42440-michael-succow-stiftung). 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.

Michael Succow Stiftung is based in Greifswald, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern on Germany's Baltic Sea coast. 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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German donations are deductible if Michael Succow Stiftung holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Jan Peters
Managing Director

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Sources and verification

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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 Michael Succow Stiftung

What is Michael Succow Stiftung?
Michael Succow Stiftung is a environment nonprofit organization based in Greifswald, Germany. The Succow Foundation is a nationally and internationally operating foundation. It follows the guiding principle: receiving, households, maintaining values. The Foundation implements projects on four continents on climate protection, protected areas, sustainable land use and for the promotion of young talent. It maintains close cooperation with scientific and civil society institutions, especially within the framework of the Greifswald Moor Centrum and Biosphere.Centre. The Michael Succow Foundation pursues four overarching objectives in accordance with the regulations: 1. Development and promotion of world heritage areas, national parks and biosphere reserves at national and international level 2. Protection and development of wetlands, especially bogs and swamps 3. Promotion of the nature conservation idea through scientific achievements, ecological education and public relations 4. Promotion of international relations in nature conservation and ecology For the purpose of the representation of interests, discussions with representatives of the Federal Government, in particular ministries, as well as members of the German Bundestag are conducted. These are used to explain the needs within a variety of policy fields that are relevant to nature and climate protection. The purpose of this foundation is to include the representatives of national and natural and environmental protection and representatives in the context of the Federal Government.
When was Michael Succow Stiftung founded?
Michael Succow Stiftung was founded in 1999.
Who leads Michael Succow Stiftung?
Jan Peters serves as Managing Director.
Where is Michael Succow Stiftung located?
Headquartered in Greifswald, Germany.
What is Michael Succow Stiftung's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Michael Succow Stiftung trustworthy?
Michael Succow Stiftung 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 Michael Succow Stiftung's registration number?
Registration: R000845 (Germany).
What is Michael Succow Stiftung's website?
https://www.succow-stiftung.de
Are donations to Michael Succow Stiftung 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.