Österreichischer Herzfonds
Funds heart research and cardiac prevention in Austria
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The Österreichischer Herzfonds is a Vienna-based non-profit foundation dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death under the motto Schach dem Herztod. It funds scientific research into heart health, runs prevention initiatives such as cholesterol and blood pressure checks at public events, finances defibrillators in public spaces, and provides assistance to families of children with congenital heart defects. Its work is financed entirely through private donations and institutional partnerships, and it holds the Austrian Donation Seal.
Mission
To promote cardiovascular research and prevent heart disease among the Austrian population.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyÖsterreichischer Herzfonds is a registered health nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its registration number is STIFT-osterreichischer-herzfonds. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Österreichischer Herzfonds's official registration number is STIFT-osterreichischer-herzfonds, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
Österreichischer Herzfonds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 health charities in Austria is 62/100.
Österreichischer Herzfonds is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Österreichischer Herzfonds is classified as a Health organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Fonds.
According to GiveRadar's records, Österreichischer Herzfonds 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 Österreichischer Herzfonds is a Vienna-based non-profit foundation dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death under the motto Schach dem Herztod. It funds scientific research into heart health, runs prevention initiatives such as cholesterol and blood pressure checks at public events, finances defibrillators in public spaces, and provides assistance to families of children with congenital heart defects. Its work is financed entirely through private donations and institutional partnerships, and it holds the Austrian Donation Seal. Österreichischer Herzfonds is classified as a health organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1971.
Österreichischer Herzfonds 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 Herzfonds 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 Herzfonds 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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Sources and verification
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- Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1971
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Österreichischer Herzfonds
- What is Österreichischer Herzfonds?
- Österreichischer Herzfonds is a health fund based in Wien, Austria. The Österreichischer Herzfonds is a Vienna-based non-profit foundation dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and sudden cardiac death under the motto Schach dem Herztod. It funds scientific research into heart health, runs prevention initiatives such as cholesterol and blood pressure checks at public events, finances defibrillators in public spaces, and provides assistance to families of children with congenital heart defects. Its work is financed entirely through private donations and institutional partnerships, and it holds the Austrian Donation Seal.
- When was Österreichischer Herzfonds founded?
- Österreichischer Herzfonds was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Österreichischer Herzfonds?
- Univ.-Prof. Dr. Kurt Huber Vizepräsident des Präsidiums: 2) Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Andrea Podczeck-Schweighofer Finanzreferent: 3) Gen.Dir.Stv. Dr. Georg Kraft-Kinz serves as President.
- Where is Österreichischer Herzfonds located?
- Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
- Is Österreichischer Herzfonds trustworthy?
- Österreichischer Herzfonds has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Herzfonds's registration number?
- Registration: STIFT-osterreichischer-herzfonds (Austria).
- Are donations to Österreichischer Herzfonds 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.