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SKYWARN Austria

Volunteer severe-weather observation network in Austria

SKYWARN Austria - Organisation für mobile Unwettermeldungen und Wetterbeobachtung in Österreich

Aschach an der Steyr, Styria Reg: ZVR-607917321 (BMI Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About SKYWARN Austria

SKYWARN Austria is a nonprofit association for mobile severe-weather reporting and weather observation across Austria. Its volunteer members, organised as storm spotters and storm chasers, observe and document dangerous weather, feed reports into the SKYWARN Live Monitor and carry out damage analysis, supported by more than a hundred members and hundreds of additional voluntary weather observers.

Founded
Headquarters
Aschach an der Steyr, Styria
Foundation type
Association (Verein)
Operating in
Austria

Mission

To observe, document and warn of severe weather across Austria through a volunteer spotter and chaser network.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in Austria
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
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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GiveRadar's verified records show SKYWARN Austria with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any science & technology 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 SKYWARN Austria draws on its registration and its governance, in line with the typical science & technology charities in Austria it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
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  • financial records
  • a contact email (present for 41% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

SKYWARN Austria is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Aschach an der Steyr, Styria, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is ZVR-607917321. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

SKYWARN Austria's official registration number is ZVR-607917321, as recorded in the national registry of Austria.

SKYWARN Austria has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 science & technology charities in Austria is 62/100.

SKYWARN Austria is located in Aschach an der Steyr, Styria, Austria. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years. Its registered address is Grabelandgasse 1, 8682 Mürzzuschlag, Austria.

SKYWARN Austria is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, SKYWARN Austria 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.

SKYWARN Austria is a nonprofit association for mobile severe-weather reporting and weather observation across Austria. Its volunteer members, organised as storm spotters and storm chasers, observe and document dangerous weather, feed reports into the SKYWARN Live Monitor and carry out damage analysis, supported by more than a hundred members and hundreds of additional voluntary weather observers. SKYWARN Austria is classified as a science & technology organization registered in Austria. The organization was founded in 2003.

SKYWARN Austria 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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Markus H•••••••
Chair

Officers & trustees (5)

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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 94
Social Services 62
Health 46
Science & Technology this charity 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

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) - 5 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 · 6
  • Named leadership · 5 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about SKYWARN Austria

What is SKYWARN Austria?
SKYWARN Austria is a science & technology association based in Aschach an der Steyr, Austria. SKYWARN Austria is a nonprofit association for mobile severe-weather reporting and weather observation across Austria. Its volunteer members, organised as storm spotters and storm chasers, observe and document dangerous weather, feed reports into the SKYWARN Live Monitor and carry out damage analysis, supported by more than a hundred members and hundreds of additional voluntary weather observers.
When was SKYWARN Austria founded?
SKYWARN Austria was founded in 2003.
Who leads SKYWARN Austria?
Markus Hofbauer serves as Chair.
Where is SKYWARN Austria located?
Headquartered in Aschach an der Steyr, Styria, Austria.
Is SKYWARN Austria trustworthy?
SKYWARN Austria has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 SKYWARN Austria's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-607917321 (Austria).
What is SKYWARN Austria's website?
http://www.skywarn.at/
Are donations to SKYWARN Austria 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.