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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 …
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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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNaturstiftung 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.
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German donations are deductible if Naturstiftung David holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Naturstiftung David 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.
Naturstiftung David 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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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.