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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe

Tax-free organisation.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Sport.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Hesse
Foundation type
Foundation (Stiftung)
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe is a registered community development nonprofit based in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €115K in annual revenue.

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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.

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe is located in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe has €115K 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.

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. It operates as a Stiftung. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €115K in annual revenue.

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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: Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €115K is below the peer average of €4M.

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe 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.

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe is a Stiftung (foundation) - a German legal entity with dedicated assets serving a specific charitable purpose. Unlike an e.V., a Stiftung has no members; it is governed by a board (Vorstand) and supervised by the state foundation authority (Stiftungsaufsicht) of the relevant Bundesland. Germany has roughly 25,000 foundations. Each Bundesland has its own Stiftungsaufsicht that oversees compliance with the foundation's charter. German nonprofits are listed in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER), the federal register of tax-exempt donation recipients maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe'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 Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/2203-stiftung-deutsche-sporthilfe). 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.

Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe is based in Frankfurt, in the state of Hesse (Hessen) in central Germany, home to Frankfurt am Main. 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 Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

KA
Karsten Petry
Board Member

Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Mit 95 Jahren: DDR-Radsportlegende „Täve“ Schur rockt das Bikeschmiede-Festival - Berliner Kurier
Jun 2026
www.berliner-kurier.de
Detusche Sporthilfe mit Tipico als neuer Sponsor: Verstößt das gegen die Ideale? - Wirtschaft - SZ.de - SZ.de
May 2026
www.sueddeutsche.de
Mehr Geld für Mütter im Sport: Schwanger im Spitzensport: Neue Zuschüsse für Athletinnen - Allgäuer Zeitung
May 2026
www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de
Tipico wird Nationaler Förderer der Sporthilfe - sportsbusiness.at
Feb 2026
sportsbusiness.at
100 Prozent Sporthilfe-Förderung: Alle deutschen Olympiastarterinnen und -starter durch Sporthilfe unterstützt - Braunsc
Feb 2026
www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de
Sporthilfe mit einem Weckruf - Frankfurter Rundschau
Sep 2025
www.fr.de
Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe: Patrick Lange zum Sportler des Monats gewählt - tri-mag.de
Nov 2024
tri-mag.de
Max Hartung neues Vorstandsmitglied der Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe - DIE STIFTUNG – Magazin für Stiftungswesen und Phi
Nov 2024
www.die-stiftung.de
Neues Konzept - So verändert die Sporthilfe die Nachwuchsförderung - Deutschlandfunk
Sep 2024
www.deutschlandfunk.de

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe This page 51 €115,000 -
Athleten Deutschland e.V. 59 €215,000 -
Milchindustrie-Verband e.V. 56 €765,000 -
Bund der Steuerzahler Deutschland e.V. 56 €315,000 -
ACE Auto Club Europa e.V. 56 €285,000 -
Landesverband Verkehrsgewerbe Saarland (LVS) e.V. 53 €125,000 -

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
60%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe

What is Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe?
Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe is a community development foundation based in Frankfurt, Germany. Tax-free organisation.
When was Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe founded?
Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe was founded in 1967.
Who leads Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe?
Karsten Petry serves as Board Member.
Where is Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
What is Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe trustworthy?
Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe's website?
https://www.sporthilfe.de
Are donations to Stiftung Deutsche Sporthilfe 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.