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Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)

Österreichische Lebens - Rettungs - Gesellschaft Österreichischer Bundesverband, abgekürzt ÖLRG - ÖBV

Rescue, lifesaving and disaster relief in Austria

Wien · Austria Reg ZVR-666221352 (BMI Vereinsregister) Disaster Relief
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62 / 100
Integrity score
Partial transparency

About

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 & reach

Operating in
Austria flagAustria
Causes
Mission Work

Verification & registration

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BMI Vereinsregister
Government register · ZVR-666221352
On record

Integrity assessment

A score from 0 to 100 for how openly a charity shares public information across five areas: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and data recency. It does not measure programme impact. See exactly what we do and do not have →

Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Leadership at a glance

Official filings
BE
Beate R••••••••
Vice President
DA
Davy K••••••••
President
MA
Manfred R••••••••
Bundesfinanzrat

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GiveRadar Analysis

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
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  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

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

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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

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- D••••••••
President
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No red flags detected

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Austrian register status change None found
Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 6 similar disaster relief charities in Austria.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
62 Peer average
57

Cause areas in Austria

Charities working in each area.

Arts & Culture
131
Education
104
Community Development
94
Social Services
62
Health
46
Science & Technology
39
Advocacy & Civil Rights
33
Environment
21
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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

What we know and don't know

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Official website
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Direct contact
Founding date
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Programs & activities
Tax-deductibility

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
June 22, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Profile completeness
45%
Data points we track that are filled in

Methodology

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG)

Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is a 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.

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 a disaster relief organization based in Austria. The organization was founded in 1922.

Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, based in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

Österreichische Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (ÖLRG) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1922 and has been active for 104 years.

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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.