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Naturstiftung David

Erfurt, Thuringia Reg: R003006 (Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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47
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About Naturstiftung David

The purpose of the David Nature Foundation is to promote the protection of nature and the environment. In accordance with the statutes, the purpose of the Foundation is realized in particular by the following measures (1) Design and implementation of measures for the development and testing of future-oriented, environmentally and nature-friendly energies, (2) Design and implementation of projects for energy saving, (3) Design and implementation of projects that directly serve nature conservation, (4) Procurement and funding of funds to other tax-friendly bodies or bodies of public law in accordance with § 58 No. 1 AO for the implementation of projects according to the statute purpose. The David Nature Foundation promotes environmental initiatives in the new federal states and also carries …

Zweck der Naturstiftung David ist die Förderung des Natur- und Umweltschutzes. Entsprechend der Satzung wird die Stiftungszweck insbesondere durch folgende Maßnahmen verwirklicht (1) Konzipierung und Durchführung von Maßnahmen zur Entwicklung und Erprobung zukunftsorientierter, umwelt- und naturschonender Energien, (2) Konzipierung und Durchführung von Projekten zur Energieeinsparung, (3) Konzipierung und Durchführung von Projekten, welche unmittelbar dem Naturschutz dienen, (4) Beschaffung und Zuwendung von Mitteln an andere steuerbegünstigte Körperschaften oder Körperschaften des öffentlichen Rechts gemäß § 58 Nr. 1 AO zur Durchführung von Projekten entsprechend des Satzungszwecks. Die Naturstiftung David fördert Umweltinitiativen in den neuen Bundesländern und führt zugleich bundes- und europaweit eigene Projekte durch. Im Rahmen der stiftungseigenen Projekte setzt sich die Stiftung auch vor Ort sowie auf Landes- und Bundesebene für …

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Erfurt, Thuringia
Size
small

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: 47
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Naturstiftung David 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
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 16,305 environment charities in Germany it 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Naturstiftung David is a registered environment nonprofit based in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is R003006. 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.

Naturstiftung David's official registration number is R003006, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Naturstiftung David 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.

Naturstiftung David is located in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Naturstiftung David has €15K 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.

Naturstiftung David is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €15K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Naturstiftung David 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 purpose of the David Nature Foundation is to promote the protection of nature and the environment. In accordance with the statutes, the purpose of the Foundation is realized in particular by the following measures (1) Design and implementation of measures for the development and testing of future-oriented, environmentally and nature-friendly energies, (2) Design and implementation of projects for energy saving, (3) Design and implementation of projects that directly serve nature conservation, (4) Procurement and funding of funds to other tax-friendly bodies or bodies of public law in accordance with § 58 No. 1 AO for the implementation of projects according to the statute purpose. The David Nature Foundation promotes... Naturstiftung David is classified as an environment organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €15K is below the peer average of €489K.

Naturstiftung David 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 Naturstiftung David'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 Naturstiftung David directly through its donation page (https://www.naturstiftung-david.de/spenden-stiften). 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.

Naturstiftung David is based in Erfurt, in the Free State of Thuringia (Thueringen) in central Germany, home to Erfurt and Weimar. 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
€10K-€100K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

MI
Michael Z•••••••••
President

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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
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 · 1998
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 Naturstiftung David

What is Naturstiftung David?
Naturstiftung David is a environment nonprofit organization based in Erfurt, Germany. The purpose of the David Nature Foundation is to promote the protection of nature and the environment. In accordance with the statutes, the purpose of the Foundation is realized in particular by the following measures (1) Design and implementation of measures for the development and testing of future-oriented, environmentally and nature-friendly energies, (2) Design and implementation of projects for energy saving, (3) Design and implementation of projects that directly serve nature conservation, (4) Procurement and funding of funds to other tax-friendly bodies or bodies of public law in accordance with § 58 No. 1 AO for the implementation of projects according to the statute purpose. The David Nature Foundation promotes environmental initiatives in the new federal states and also carries out projects of its own in the federal and European states. Within the framework of the foundation's own projects, the Foundation also supports nature conservation, energy saving and the use of renewable energies on site as well as at the federal and federal level. In order to achieve its central objectives (natural protection and climate protection), the Foundation regularly contacts and advises ministerial administrations of the federal and state governments as well as representatives of the Bundestag and the Landtage.
When was Naturstiftung David founded?
Naturstiftung David was founded in 1998.
Who leads Naturstiftung David?
Michael Zschiesche serves as President.
Where is Naturstiftung David located?
Headquartered in Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany.
What is Naturstiftung David's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Naturstiftung David trustworthy?
Naturstiftung David 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 Naturstiftung David's registration number?
Registration: R003006 (Germany).
What is Naturstiftung David's website?
https://www.naturstiftung-david.de/
Are donations to Naturstiftung David 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.