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Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands

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Integrity Assessment
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44/100 · methodology

About Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands

The Naturefriends Youth of Germany is the independent youth association of Naturefriends of Germany. It is organized nationwide in national associations and many local groups. Many of the events in the sense of the association's children's and youth work take place in the approximately 400 German Naturefriends' Houses. The Naturefriends Youth deals among other things with questions of justice, fight for children's rights and fight for a sustainable society. Democracy and participation are the main focus of their educational work. The association promotes the development of an independent youth policy and also sees itself as a youth environment association. The association enables numerous children's and youth free times and travels to many European countries every year and regularly organizes international …

Die Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands ist der eigenständige Jugendverband der NaturFreunde Deutschlands. Er ist bundesweit in Landesverbänden und vielen Ortsgruppen organisiert. Viele der Veranstaltungen im Sinne der verbandlichen Kinder- und Jugendarbeit finden in den rund 400 deutschen Naturfreundehäusern statt. Die Naturfreundejugend beschäftigt sich unter anderem mit Fragen der Gerechtigkeit, setzt sich für Kinderrechte ein und kämpft für eine nachhaltige Gesellschaft. Dabei stehen Demokratie und Mitbestimmung im Vordergrund ihrer Bildungsarbeit. Der Verband setzt sich für die Fortentwicklung einer eigenständigen Jugendpolitik ein und versteht sich auch als ein Jugendumweltverband. Der Verband ermöglicht jedes Jahr zahlreiche Kinder- und Jugendfreizeiten und Reisen in viele europäische Länder und organisiert regelmäßig internationale Jugendbegegnungen. Ein breites Sportangebot ergänzt die Aktivitäten des Verbands. Die Naturfreundejugend ist ein anerkannter Träger der …

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Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 58

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands is a registered social services nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1926 and has been operating for 100 years. Its registration number is R001568. 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 58/100 for social services charities in Germany. The organization reports €25K in annual revenue.

Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands 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 social services charities in Germany is 58/100.

Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1926 and has been active for 100 years.

Based on official tax filings, Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands has €25K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €27M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands 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 Naturefriends Youth of Germany is the independent youth association of Naturefriends of Germany. It is organized nationwide in national associations and many local groups. Many of the events in the sense of the association's children's and youth work take place in the approximately 400 German Naturefriends' Houses. The Naturefriends Youth deals among other things with questions of justice, fight for children's rights and fight for a sustainable society. Democracy and participation are the main focus of their educational work. The association promotes the development of an independent youth policy and also sees itself as a youth environment association. The association enables numerous children's and youth free times and travels... Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands is classified as a social services organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1926.

Among social services charities registered in Germany: Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 58/100. Its annual revenue of €25K is below the peer average of €27M.

Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands 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 Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands'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 Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands directly through its donation page (https://www.naturfreundejugend.de/mitmachen/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.

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Annual revenue
€10K-€100K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

WE
Wendelin Haag
Politischer Bundesgeschäftsführer

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Fachtag Jugendreisen: Mit Sicherheit unterwegs - Deutscher Bundesjugendring
May 2026
www.dbjr.de
Vernetzungstreffen der Naturfreundejugend - NaturFreunde Deutschlands
May 2026
naturfreunde.de
Kindergipfel-Netzwerk - ECO-World.de
Sep 2025
www.eco-world.de
Potsdamer Vereine stellen sich vor Naturfreundejugend Brandenburg e.V.: Mit der Umwelt im Einklang - Tagesspiegel
Aug 2025
www.tagesspiegel.de
Radikal demokratisch: die Beschlüsse der 14. Naturfreundejugend-Bundeskonferenz - NaturFreunde Deutschlands
Jul 2024
www.naturfreunde.de
Tolle Jahresprogramme 2024 von Jugend-Landesverbänden - NaturFreunde Deutschlands
Jun 2024
www.naturfreunde.de
Wenn die Cloud das neue Normal ist - NaturFreunde Deutschlands
Mar 2021
www.naturfreunde.de
Neue Reisen und Seminare der Naturfreundejugend - NaturFreunde Deutschlands
Jan 2021
www.naturfreunde.de
Berg frei! Mensch frei! Welt frei! – 125 Jahre NaturFreunde, 125 Jahre internationale Solidarität - NaturFreunde Deutsch
Sep 2020
www.naturfreunde.de
Neue Vorstandsmitglieder gewählt - Deutscher Bundesjugendring
Oct 2019
www.dbjr.de

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Peer charities

Other social services in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands This page 44 €25,000 -
Gemeinsam gegen Menschenhandel e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Karo e.V. 59 €5,000 -
netzwerk-m e.V. 59 €55,000 -
Intensivkinder zuhause e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Bund Deutscher EinsatzVeteranen e.V. 59 €25,000 -
Neustart e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Theodorus Kinder-Tageshospiz gGmbH 57 €11,240 -
Verband für Digitalisierung in der Sozialwirtschaft e.V. 56 €5,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands

What is Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands?
Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands is a social services nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Naturefriends Youth of Germany is the independent youth association of Naturefriends of Germany. It is organized nationwide in national associations and many local groups. Many of the events in the sense of the association's children's and youth work take place in the approximately 400 German Naturefriends' Houses. The Naturefriends Youth deals among other things with questions of justice, fight for children's rights and fight for a sustainable society. Democracy and participation are the main focus of their educational work. The association promotes the development of an independent youth policy and also sees itself as a youth environment association. The association enables numerous children's and youth free times and travels to many European countries every year and regularly organizes international youth encounters. A wide range of sports complements the activities of the association. The Naturefriends Youth is a recognized sponsor of the Children's and Youth Aid (SGBVIII §75) and democratically organized. It affirms the Basic Law and advocates democracy in the Federal Republic.
When was Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands founded?
Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands was founded in 1926.
Who leads Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands?
Wendelin Haag serves as Politischer Bundesgeschäftsführer.
Where is Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands trustworthy?
Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands 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 Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands's registration number?
Registration: R001568 (Germany).
What is Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands's website?
https://www.naturfreundejugend.de
Are donations to Naturfreundejugend Deutschlands 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.