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Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)

Austrian Bible Society distributing Scripture at home and abroad

Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (kurz: ÖBG, internationale Bezeichnung: Austrian Bible Society, kurz: AuBS)

Wien Reg: ZVR-716449852 (BMI Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)

The Osterreichische Bibelgesellschaft is the Austrian Bible Society, dedicated to making the Bible accessible and promoting its distribution in Austria and abroad. From its Bible Center in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier it offers programmes for school classes, youth groups, adults, prisoners and refugees, and supports international Scripture projects in regions such as South Sudan, Lebanon and the Near East. It is funded largely through donations.

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To open access to the Bible and promote its distribution in Austria and worldwide.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Refugees
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 57

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) has a substantially complete profile.

  • 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 not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • Its integrity score of 59 places it in the top 25% of the 614 charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) is a registered religion nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its registration number is ZVR-716449852. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 59/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)'s official registration number is ZVR-716449852, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 religion charities in Austria is 56/100.

Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein.

According to GiveRadar's records, Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. 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 Osterreichische Bibelgesellschaft is the Austrian Bible Society, dedicated to making the Bible accessible and promoting its distribution in Austria and abroad. From its Bible Center in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier it offers programmes for school classes, youth groups, adults, prisoners and refugees, and supports international Scripture projects in regions such as South Sudan, Lebanon and the Near East. It is funded largely through donations. Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) is classified as a religion organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1965.

Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Dr. J•••• H•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
Religion this charity 13
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1965
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)

What is Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)?
Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) is a religion association based in Wien, Austria. The Osterreichische Bibelgesellschaft is the Austrian Bible Society, dedicated to making the Bible accessible and promoting its distribution in Austria and abroad. From its Bible Center in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier it offers programmes for school classes, youth groups, adults, prisoners and refugees, and supports international Scripture projects in regions such as South Sudan, Lebanon and the Near East. It is funded largely through donations.
When was Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) founded?
Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) was founded in 1965.
Who leads Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)?
Dr. Jutta Henner serves as Director.
Where is Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) trustworthy?
Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)'s registration number?
Registration: ZVR-716449852 (Austria).
What is Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG)'s website?
http://www.bibelgesellschaft.at/
Are donations to Österreichische Bibelgesellschaft (OBG) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria 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.