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Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.

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Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 56

Red flags

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

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Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 28454. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 community development charities in Germany is 56/100.

Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.).

Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100.

Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen 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.

Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen 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 Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen 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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Katarina Schellenberger
Managing Director

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. This page 56 - -
de'ge'pol - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Politikberatung e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Deutscher Chorverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
"Weinbauverband Saale-Unstrut e.V." 56 €5,000 -
Bundesverband freier Berufsbetreuer e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Bundesverband Kraftfahrzeug-Kennzeichen e.V. 56 €95,000 -
Landvolk Göttingen Kreisbauernverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Bipro e.V. 56 €15,000 -
DEUTSCH POLNISCHE GESELLSCHAFT Bundesverband e.V. 56 €15,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
25%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
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 Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.

What is Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.?
Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. is a community development registered association based in Berlin, Germany.
When was Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. founded?
Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. was founded in 2008.
Who leads Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.?
Katarina Schellenberger serves as Managing Director.
Where is Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
Is Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. trustworthy?
Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Berlin (Charlottenburg) VR 28454 (Germany).
What is Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen e.V.'s website?
https://www.ombudsstelle.com
Are donations to Ombudsstelle für Sachwerte und Investmentvermögen 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.