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The Foundation implements projects on four continents on climate protection, protected areas, sustainable land use as well as on the promotion of young people. 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 law: 1. Development and promotion of world heritage areas, national parks and biosphere reserves at national and international level 2. Protection and development of wetlands, in particular bogs and swamps 3. Promotion of the concept of nature conservation 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 …
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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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Michael Succow Stiftung has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of environment charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented environment 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMichael 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. 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 €35K in annual revenue.
Michael Succow Stiftung's official registration number is R000845, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Michael Succow Stiftung 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 environment charities in Germany is 62/100.
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 an Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €35K in annual revenue.
According to GiveRadar's records, Michael Succow Stiftung 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 Foundation implements projects on four continents on climate protection, protected areas, sustainable land use as well as on the promotion of young people. 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 law: 1. Development and promotion of world heritage areas, national parks and biosphere reserves at national and international level 2. Protection and development of wetlands, in particular bogs and swamps 3. Promotion of the concept of nature conservation through scientific achievements, ecological education and public relations 4. Promotion of international relations in nature... Michael Succow Stiftung is classified as an environment organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among environment charities registered in Germany: 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
German donations are deductible if Michael Succow Stiftung holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Michael Succow Stiftung is in Germany, 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.
Michael Succow Stiftung is registered in Germany. 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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Michael Succow feiert 85. Geburtstag - Gabot.de
Michael Succow wird 85 Jahre alt - NDR.de
Michael Succow Stiftung am "Deutschen Verpackungspreis" beteiligt - NDR.de
Succow Stiftung trauert um Ehrenmitglied Lebrecht Jeschke - NDR.de
Natur- und Klimaschutz - 25 Jahre Naturschutz - Succow Stiftung feiert Jubiläum - Wissen - SZ.de
Moorschutz ist Klimaschutz: Stiftungen präsentieren Lösungsansätze - DBU - Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt
Moorpädagogik: In Partnerschaft mit dem Müritz-Nationalpark bildet die Michael Succow Stiftung Umweltbildende in der Steinmühle weiter - Strelitzius Blog
Bildergalerie Michael Succow - Der alte Mann und das Moor - MDR.de
Succow Stiftung: Begrüßt Moorschutzstrategie - Gabot.de
Naturschützer Michael Succow: - Spiegel
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Founding date · 1999
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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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 Foundation implements projects on four continents on climate protection, protected areas, sustainable land use as well as on the promotion of young people. 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 law: 1. Development and promotion of world heritage areas, national parks and biosphere reserves at national and international level 2. Protection and development of wetlands, in particular bogs and swamps 3. Promotion of the concept of nature conservation 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 are conducted with representatives of the Federal Government, in particular the ministries, as well as members of the German Bundestag. In the context of scientific explanation of necessity within a large number of policy fields, which are of importance for nature and climate protection, discussions with representatives of the Federal Government and representatives of nature conservation and conservation, as well as discussions with representatives of the Federal Government and representatives 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, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 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 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 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.