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Respekt.net

Nonprofit crowdfunding platform for civic projects

Respekt.net - Verein zur Förderung von Respekt, Toleranz, Offenheit und solidarischem Fortschritt in der Gesellschaft / Freunde der Plattform Respekt.net

Wien Reg: ZVR-389872535 (BMI Vereinsregister)
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54
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
54/100 · methodology

About Respekt.net

Respekt.net is a Viennese association that runs Austria's largest nonprofit crowdfunding platform, connecting socially engaged initiatives with supporters who fund their projects. A non-partisan group of civically minded citizens, it has helped finance hundreds of grassroots projects aimed at greater respect, tolerance, openness and solidarity in society.

Founded
Headquarters
Wien
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To strengthen civil society by funding socio-political initiatives through its crowdfunding platform.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Austria

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 54
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Austrian register status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Respekt.net has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Austria GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Respekt.net is a registered community development nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is ZVR-389872535. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 54/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Respekt.net's official registration number is ZVR-389872535, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

Respekt.net 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 community development charities in Austria is 62/100.

Respekt.net is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Respekt.net is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, Respekt.net 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.

Respekt.net is a Viennese association that runs Austria's largest nonprofit crowdfunding platform, connecting socially engaged initiatives with supporters who fund their projects. A non-partisan group of civically minded citizens, it has helped finance hundreds of grassroots projects aimed at greater respect, tolerance, openness and solidarity in society. Respekt.net is classified as a community development organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 2009.

Respekt.net 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Dr. J••••••• G••••••
President

Officers & trustees (8)

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Cause areas in Austria

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 131
Education 104
Community Development this charity 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology 39
Advocacy & Civil Rights 33
Environment 21
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Most common causes in Austria

Causes charities work on most.

Cultural Heritage 40
Refugees 22
Disability 22
Housing 17
HIV/AIDS 16
Poverty 15
Mission Work 14
Literacy 11
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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) - 8 disclosed in the public registry.

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Respekt.net

What is Respekt.net?
Respekt.net is a community development association based in Wien, Austria. Respekt.net is a Viennese association that runs Austria's largest nonprofit crowdfunding platform, connecting socially engaged initiatives with supporters who fund their projects. A non-partisan group of civically minded citizens, it has helped finance hundreds of grassroots projects aimed at greater respect, tolerance, openness and solidarity in society.
When was Respekt.net founded?
Respekt.net was founded in 2009.
Who leads Respekt.net?
Dr. Johannes Gärtner serves as President.
Where is Respekt.net located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is Respekt.net trustworthy?
Respekt.net 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 Respekt.net's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-389872535 (Austria).
Are donations to Respekt.net 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.