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46
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.

The Mutterkühhaltung (Mutterkühhaltung) and the Mutterkühhaltung (Mutterkühhaltung) of the German Association of Mutterkühne (Mutterkühhaltung) of the German Society of Mutterkühne (Mutterkühhaltung) are committed to the conservation of animals and sustainable cattle, which also has a positive impact on the cultural landscape and the protection of species. However, the commitment of the keepers must also take into account the economic aspect, because the motherkühhaltung brings a large amount of time, work and costs with it. In the marketing of drop-off animals, slaughter-ready animals, meat and meat products, this effort must be reflected in corresponding income, so that the motherkühhaltung can operate its animal-friendly form on a economically sound basis. This is the only reason why the association's special concern is to …

Die Mitglieder des Mutterkuhhalter NRW e. V. setzen sich aus Überzeugung für eine tiergerechte und nachhaltige Rinderhaltung ein, die sich zudem positiv auf die Kulturlandschaft und den Artenschutz auswirkt. Allerdings muss bei allem Engagement seitens der Halter auch die wirtschaftliche Seite Berücksichtigung finden, denn die Mutterkuhhaltung bringt einen großen Zeit-, Arbeits- und Kostenaufwand mit sich. In der Vermarktung von Absetzern, schlachtreifen Tieren, Fleisch und Fleischprodukten muss sich dieser Aufwand in entsprechenden Einnahmen widerspiegeln, damit die Mutterkuhhalter ihre tiergerechte Haltungsform auf einer wirtschaftlich soliden Basis betreiben können. Denn nur so kann eine flächendeckende nachhaltige Landbewirtschaftung der Grünlandregionen auch in Zukunft gesichert werden – mit positiven Effekten für die landwirtschaftlichen Betriebe, für Natur- und Umweltschutz, für die Biodiversität und für lebenswerte, vielfältige …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Schmallenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 62

Concerns

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

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. with a substantially complete profile.

  • 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 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Schmallenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R006866. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.'s official registration number is R006866, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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.

Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. is located in Schmallenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. has €5K 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.

Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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 Mutterkühhaltung (Mutterkühhaltung) and the Mutterkühhaltung (Mutterkühhaltung) of the German Association of Mutterkühne (Mutterkühhaltung) of the German Society of Mutterkühne (Mutterkühhaltung) are committed to the conservation of animals and sustainable cattle, which also has a positive impact on the cultural landscape and the protection of species. However, the commitment of the keepers must also take into account the economic aspect, because the motherkühhaltung brings a large amount of time, work and costs with it. In the marketing of drop-off animals, slaughter-ready animals, meat and meat products, this effort must be reflected in corresponding income, so that the motherkühhaltung can operate its animal-friendly form on a economically sound basis. This is... Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. is classified as an environment organization registered in Germany.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €489K.

Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. 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 Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.'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.

Contact Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. directly for current donation methods. 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.

Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. is based in Schmallenberg, 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
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Thomas W••••
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 this charity 16,305
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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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 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 · 6
  • 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
Not available · 5
  • 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
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.

What is Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.?
Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. is a environment nonprofit organization based in Schmallenberg, Germany. The Mutterkühhaltung (Mutterkühhaltung) and the Mutterkühhaltung (Mutterkühhaltung) of the German Association of Mutterkühne (Mutterkühhaltung) of the German Society of Mutterkühne (Mutterkühhaltung) are committed to the conservation of animals and sustainable cattle, which also has a positive impact on the cultural landscape and the protection of species. However, the commitment of the keepers must also take into account the economic aspect, because the motherkühhaltung brings a large amount of time, work and costs with it. In the marketing of drop-off animals, slaughter-ready animals, meat and meat products, this effort must be reflected in corresponding income, so that the motherkühhaltung can operate its animal-friendly form on a economically sound basis. This is the only reason why the association's special concern is to provide information to the food industry, the consumers and, and not least also to the policy on the specific aspects of its attitude. It is important to make a commitment to the motherkühhaltung and to the environment, and to achieve its broadest of sustainability and its importance.
Who leads Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.?
Thomas Wiese serves as Chair.
Where is Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. located?
Headquartered in Schmallenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
What is Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. trustworthy?
Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R006866 (Germany).
What is Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V.'s website?
https://www.mutterkuh-nrw.de
Are donations to Mutterkuhhalter NRW e.V. 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.