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Naturstiftung David

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Naturstiftung David

The purpose of the Foundation is to promote the protection of nature and the environment. In accordance with the Statute, the purpose of the Foundation is to be realized in particular by 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 serve directly the conservation of nature, (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 Foundation David 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 …

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Founded
Headquarters
Erfurt, Thuringia
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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Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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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. 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 €15K in annual revenue.

Naturstiftung David 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.

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 a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €15K in annual revenue.

Naturstiftung David 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 purpose of the Foundation is to promote the protection of nature and the environment. In accordance with the Statute, the purpose of the Foundation is to be realized in particular by 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 serve directly the conservation of nature, (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 Foundation David promotes... Naturstiftung David is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Naturstiftung David's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. 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.

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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.

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Leadership

MI
Michael Zschiesche
President

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Schmiedefeld: Lupinen verdrängen Arnika und Co. - inSüdthüringen
Jun 2026
www.insuedthueringen.de
Information zum internationalen Tag der Biodiversität: Neues Großprojekt schützt Waldfledermausarten und fördert klimare
May 2026
www.l-iz.de
Forstamt Oberhof: Lichter Moorwald statt dichter Fichten - inSüdthüringen
Oct 2025
www.insuedthueringen.de
Schafe und Ziegen sind für den Naturschutz sehr wichtig - Osthessen|News
Jun 2023
osthessen-news.de
Eine Streuobstwiese wird gerettet - MDR
Apr 2023
www.mdr.de
Natura 2000: Schafe mit Sonderauftrag - inSüdthüringen
Apr 2023
www.insuedthueringen.de
Großprojekt vorgestellt: Millionen für Ilmenaus Bäche und Moore - inSüdthüringen
Jan 2023
www.insuedthueringen.de
Naturschutzgroßprojekt "Bäche, Moore und Bergwiesen im Thüringer Wald" - Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland
Oct 2022
www.bund.net
Naturschützer beklagen falschen Umgang mit Wildpferden - Mitteldeutsche Zeitung
Sep 2021
www.mz.de
Alternativen zum Flächenkauf im Naturschutz - nul online
May 2014
www.nul-online.de

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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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

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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 Foundation is to promote the protection of nature and the environment. In accordance with the Statute, the purpose of the Foundation is to be realized in particular by 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 serve directly the conservation of nature, (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 Foundation David 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 state parliaments.
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, 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 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 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.