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Renovabis e.V.

Freising, Bavaria Reg München VR 120596 · Vereinsregister Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Renovabis e.V.

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Freising, Bavaria
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))
Size
large
Operating in
29 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Operating countries (29)
Albania Armenia Azerbaijan Belarus Bosnien Herzegowina Bulgaria Estonia Georgia Kazakhstan Kirgistan Kosovo Croatia Latvia Lithuania Montenegro Nordmazedonien Poland Republik Moldau Romania Russische Föderation Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Tajikistan Tschechische Republik Ukraine Hungary Usbekistan … mehr

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 59

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

Renovabis e.V. is a registered education nonprofit based in Freising, Bavaria, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its registration number is München VR 120596. 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 €36M in annual revenue.

Renovabis 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 education charities in Germany is 59/100.

Renovabis e.V. is located in Freising, Bavaria, Germany. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.

Based on official tax filings, Renovabis e.V. has €36M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Renovabis e.V. is classified as a Education organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Eingetragener Verein (e.V.). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €36M in annual revenue.

Renovabis 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 education charities registered in Germany: Renovabis e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100. Its annual revenue of €36M is well above the peer average of €4M.

Renovabis 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.

Renovabis 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 Renovabis 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 Renovabis e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/66392-renovabis-e-v). 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.

Yes, Renovabis e.V. carries the DZI Spenden-Siegel - Germany's most widely recognised quality seal for charitable organisations, awarded by the Deutsches Zentralinstitut fuer soziale Fragen (DZI). To qualify, a charity must pass an annual independent audit covering: truthful and transparent advertising, ethical fundraising practices, sound financial management (administrative and fundraising costs must be reasonable relative to total expenditure), clear governance structures, and effective internal controls. The DZI currently awards the Spenden-Siegel to roughly 230 German charities. You can look up the full assessment at https://www.dzi.de/.

Renovabis e.V. is based in Freising, in the Free State of Bavaria (Bayern) in southeastern Germany, the largest German state by area. 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
€10M-€100M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

TH
Thomas Schwartz
Board Member

Latest news

From global news sources

4 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

kirchliche Mitteilungen - NUSSBAUM.de
May 2026
www.nussbaum.de
Renovabis: „zusammen_wachsen. damit Europa menschlich bleibt” - Pfarrbriefservice.de
Mar 2026
www.pfarrbriefservice.de
Hilfswerk Renovabis fordert im Ukraine-Krieg „etwas Normalität“ zu Weihnachten - CNA Deutsch
Dec 2025
de.catholicnewsagency.com
Renovabis-Chef: Seligsprechung von Bischof Profittlich ist „Beispiel für ganz Estland“ - CNA Deutsch
Sep 2025
de.catholicnewsagency.com

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Peer charities

Other education in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Renovabis e.V. This page 56 €35.9 million -
WASH United gGmbH 62 €15,000 -
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Gesellschaft gegen Gewichtsdiskriminierung e.V. 59 €5,000 -
EVA - gGmbH 59 - -
Joblinge e.V. 59 €55,000 -
Europäische Akademie Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V. 59 - -
Deutscher Nautischer Verein von 1868 e.V. 59 €15,000 -
Demokratie & Dialog e.V. 59 - -

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Renovabis e.V.

What is Renovabis e.V.?
Renovabis e.V. is a education registered association based in Freising, Germany.
When was Renovabis e.V. founded?
Renovabis e.V. was founded in 1993.
Who leads Renovabis e.V.?
Thomas Schwartz serves as Board Member.
Where is Renovabis e.V. located?
Headquartered in Freising, Germany. The charity operates in 29 countries.
What is Renovabis e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Renovabis e.V. trustworthy?
Renovabis 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 Renovabis e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: München VR 120596 (Germany).
What is Renovabis e.V.'s website?
https://www.renovabis.de
Are donations to Renovabis 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.