Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)
Rescue, lifesaving and disaster relief in Austria
Österreichische Lebens - Rettungs - Gesellschaft Österreichischer Bundesverband, abgekürzt ÖLRG - ÖBV
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The Austrian Life Saving Society is a Vienna-based rescue and relief organisation that trains rescue swimmers, teaches swimming, and operates disaster-response and humanitarian aid programmes in Austria and abroad. It runs a children's aid initiative and holds special consultative status with the United Nations. The federal association coordinates members nationally and supports international relief missions.
Mission
To save lives through rescue services, swimming and rescue training, and disaster relief at home and abroad.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar disaster relief in AustriaConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) has a substantially complete profile.
- Established in 1922, it predates 92% of the charities in Austria GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
- Its integrity score of 62 places it in the top 1% of the 614 charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyÖsterreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1922 and has been operating for 104 years. Its registration number is ZVR-666221352. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.
Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)'s official registration number is ZVR-666221352, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 disaster relief charities in Austria is 57/100.
Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.
Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) 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 Austrian Life Saving Society is a Vienna-based rescue and relief organisation that trains rescue swimmers, teaches swimming, and operates disaster-response and humanitarian aid programmes in Austria and abroad. It runs a children's aid initiative and holds special consultative status with the United Nations. The federal association coordinates members nationally and supports international relief missions. Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1922.
Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Österreichische Lebens - Rettungs - Gesellschaft Österreichischer Bundesverband, abgekürzt ÖLRG - ÖBV is in Austria, 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.
Österreichische Lebens - Rettungs - Gesellschaft Österreichischer Bundesverband, abgekürzt ÖLRG - ÖBV is registered in Austria. 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (3)
Source: Public filings
3 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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2 articles found
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Activity timeline
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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) - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1922
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)
- What is Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)?
- Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is a disaster relief association based in Wien, Austria. The Austrian Life Saving Society is a Vienna-based rescue and relief organisation that trains rescue swimmers, teaches swimming, and operates disaster-response and humanitarian aid programmes in Austria and abroad. It runs a children's aid initiative and holds special consultative status with the United Nations. The federal association coordinates members nationally and supports international relief missions.
- When was Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) founded?
- Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) was founded in 1922.
- Who leads Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)?
- - Davy Koller serves as President.
- Where is Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) located?
- Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
- Is Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) trustworthy?
- Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)'s registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-666221352 (Austria).
- What is Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)'s website?
- https://www.oelrg.com/
- Are donations to Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) 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.