Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB)
Austrian Scouting and youth development organisation
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The Austrian Scout Federation is one of Austria's Scouting and Guiding organisations, with around 3,000 members, and is a member of the Austrian National Youth Council. Originally founded in 1914 as an interconfessional movement open to all, it re-established its independent identity in 1950 after separating from the larger national association. It provides outdoor education and youth development programmes for children and young people.
Mission
To support the development of children and young people through Scouting and outdoor education in Austria.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar youth development in AustriaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) has a partial profile.
- 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
- GiveRadar's profile for Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical charities in Austria it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- financial records
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyÖsterreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its registration number is ZVR-254631092. 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 Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB)'s official registration number is ZVR-254631092, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.
Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) 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 youth development charities in Austria is 53/100.
Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.
Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein.
According to GiveRadar's records, Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry and overseen by the BMI. 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 Scout Federation is one of Austria's Scouting and Guiding organisations, with around 3,000 members, and is a member of the Austrian National Youth Council. Originally founded in 1914 as an interconfessional movement open to all, it re-established its independent identity in 1950 after separating from the larger national association. It provides outdoor education and youth development programmes for children and young people. Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) is classified as a youth development organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 1950.
Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) 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 Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) 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 Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) 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 (2)
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2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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) - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
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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 · 2 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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Founding date · 1950
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB)
- What is Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB)?
- Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) is a youth development association based in Wien, Austria. The Austrian Scout Federation is one of Austria's Scouting and Guiding organisations, with around 3,000 members, and is a member of the Austrian National Youth Council. Originally founded in 1914 as an interconfessional movement open to all, it re-established its independent identity in 1950 after separating from the larger national association. It provides outdoor education and youth development programmes for children and young people.
- When was Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) founded?
- Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) was founded in 1950.
- Who leads Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB)?
- Ing. Gerhard Spitzer serves as Director.
- Where is Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) located?
- Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
- Is Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) trustworthy?
- Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) 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 Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB)'s registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-254631092 (Austria).
- What is Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB)'s website?
- http://www.pfadfinderbund.at
- Are donations to Österreichischer Pfadfinderbund (ÖPB) 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.