Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV)
National umbrella for Austrian wind and brass music
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband
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The Austrian Brass Music Association is the national umbrella body for the country's regional wind and brass music federations. It promotes wind music through youth programmes, training courses, conductor education, and competitions, and coordinates cultural events and international brass band activity. It serves musicians of all ages, music clubs, and educators across Austria.
Mission
To promote and develop wind and brass music in Austria through education, competitions, and youth work.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in AustriaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) with a substantially complete profile.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, 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 arts & culture 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 62 places it in the top 1% of the 131 arts & culture 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
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyÖsterreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its registration number is ZVR-910646635. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV)'s official registration number is ZVR-910646635, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) 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 arts & culture charities in Austria is 62/100.
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) is located in Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV). 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, Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) 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 Brass Music Association is the national umbrella body for the country's regional wind and brass music federations. It promotes wind music through youth programmes, training courses, conductor education, and competitions, and coordinates cultural events and international brass band activity. It serves musicians of all ages, music clubs, and educators across Austria. Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1959.
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) 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.
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband 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.
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband 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 (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
4 articles found
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Bundesblasmusikverband - Mehr geht nicht: Ehrenkreuz in Gold für Gerhard Forman - NÖN.at - Niederösterreichische Nachrichten
Blasmusikverband feiert Jubiläum in Bischofshofen - salzburg.ORF.at
Österreichischer Blasmusikverband: Helmut Schmid wurde zum Bundeskapellmeister gewählt - MeinBezirk.at
70 Jahre Österreichischer Blasmusikverband: Vom Opa bis zum Enkel - MeinBezirk.at
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) - 13 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 · 13 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 · 1959
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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 Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV)
- What is Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV)?
- Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) is a arts & culture association based in Spittal an der Drau, Austria. The Austrian Brass Music Association is the national umbrella body for the country's regional wind and brass music federations. It promotes wind music through youth programmes, training courses, conductor education, and competitions, and coordinates cultural events and international brass band activity. It serves musicians of all ages, music clubs, and educators across Austria.
- When was Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) founded?
- Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) was founded in 1959.
- Who leads Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV)?
- - Erich RIEGLER serves as President.
- Where is Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) located?
- Headquartered in Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria.
- Is Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) trustworthy?
- Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) 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 Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV)'s registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-910646635 (Austria).
- What is Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV)'s website?
- https://www.blasmusik.at/
- Are donations to Österreichischer Blasmusikverband (ÖBV) 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.