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philippinenbüro e.V.

Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (Köln) Reg Köln VR 17844 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About philippinenbüro e.V.

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Founded
Headquarters
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

philippinenbüro e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is Köln VR 17844. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €25K in annual revenue.

philippinenbüro e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 community development charities in Germany is 56/100.

philippinenbüro e.V. is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years. Its registered address is Hohenzollernring, 50672 Köln, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, philippinenbüro e.V. has €25K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

philippinenbüro e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

philippinenbüro e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: philippinenbüro e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €25K is below the peer average of €4M.

philippinenbüro e.V. is a registered nonprofit in Germany. Donations to recognized charitable organizations (gemeinnuetzige Organisationen) are tax-deductible up to 20% of your total income. You will need a donation receipt (Zuwendungsbestaetigung) from the organization for your tax return.

philippinenbüro e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify philippinenbüro e.V.'s charitable status in several ways. First, check the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) at https://www.bzst.de/DE/Unternehmen/Zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation/zuwendungsempfaengerregister_organisation_node.html - the BZSt maintains this federal register of all organisations eligible to receive tax-deductible donations in Germany. Second, you can look up the association in the Vereinsregister (association register) at the local Amtsgericht (district court) via https://www.handelsregister.de/ - this confirms the legal form, registered address, and board members. Third, check whether the organisation holds the Freistellungsbescheid (tax-exemption notice) from its local Finanzamt - the notice is re-issued every three years and confirms the 'gemeinnuetzig' status under the Abgabenordnung. Legitimate charities publish this on their website or provide it on request.

You can donate to philippinenbüro e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.philippinenbuero.de/./spenden). German charities typically accept SEPA bank transfer (Ueberweisung) to the organisation's IBAN, SEPA direct debit (Lastschrift/Einzugsermaechtigung) for recurring donations, PayPal, credit card payments, and online payment processors like Stripe or Mollie. Many German charities use platforms like betterplace.org, GoFundMe, or their own Spendenseite (donation page). International donors can give via SEPA transfer (Germany is in the eurozone) or PayPal. For your donation to be tax-deductible, you need a Zuwendungsbestaetigung (donation receipt) from the organisation - for amounts up to 300 euros, a bank statement showing the transfer is sufficient.

philippinenbüro e.V. is based in Cologne, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. Germany is a federation of 16 states (Bundeslaender). Charitable status ('Gemeinnuetzigkeit') is granted by the local Finanzamt and recognised nationwide - the organisation can solicit tax-deductible donations from donors anywhere in Germany.

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Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if philippinenbüro e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

MI
Mirjam Overhoff
Geschäftsführung

Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

22.02.1986 - Philippinen rebellieren gegen Präsident Marcos - WDR
Feb 2026
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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
philippinenbüro e.V. This page 56 €25,000 -
de'ge'pol - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Politikberatung e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Deutscher Chorverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
"Weinbauverband Saale-Unstrut e.V." 56 €5,000 -
Bundesverband freier Berufsbetreuer e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Bundesverband Kraftfahrzeug-Kennzeichen e.V. 56 €95,000 -
Landvolk Göttingen Kreisbauernverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Bipro e.V. 56 €15,000 -
DEUTSCH POLNISCHE GESELLSCHAFT Bundesverband e.V. 56 €15,000 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about philippinenbüro e.V.

What is philippinenbüro e.V.?
philippinenbüro e.V. is a community development registered association based in Cologne, Germany.
When was philippinenbüro e.V. founded?
philippinenbüro e.V. was founded in 2012.
Who leads philippinenbüro e.V.?
Mirjam Overhoff serves as Geschäftsführung.
Where is philippinenbüro e.V. located?
Headquartered in Cologne (Köln in the local language), Germany.
What is philippinenbüro e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is philippinenbüro e.V. trustworthy?
philippinenbüro e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 philippinenbüro e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Köln VR 17844 (Germany).
What is philippinenbüro e.V.'s website?
https://www.philippinenbuero.de
Are donations to philippinenbüro e.V. tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Germany 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.