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Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland

The Foundation drew the attention of policymakers and the general public to problems and maladministration in the health system. In 2024, the Foundation Independent Patient Counselling Germany (UPD Foundation) was in the phase of construction. An active political representation of interests did not take place during this period. Contacts with members of the German Bundestag arose exclusively within the framework of the statutory work of the Foundation Council, to which two members of the Bundestag belong. Together, the board of trustees held meetings to exchange information and prepare for cooperation in the Foundation Council. In addition, individual professional consultations were carried out with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who is also a patient representative of the Federal Government. …

Die Stiftung macht die Politik und die Öffentlichkeit auf Probleme und Missstände im Gesundheitssystem aufmerksam. Im Jahr 2024 befand sich die Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland (Stiftung UPD) in der Aufbauphase. Eine aktive politische Interessenvertretung fand in diesem Zeitraum nicht statt. Kontakte zu Mitgliedern des Deutschen Bundestages ergaben sich ausschließlich im Rahmen der satzungsgemäßen Arbeit des Stiftungsrats, dem zwei Bundestagsabgeordnete angehören. Mit beiden führte der Stiftungsvorstand Kennenlerngespräche, die dem Informationsaustausch und der Vorbereitung der Zusammenarbeit im Stiftungsrat dienten. Darüber hinaus erfolgten einzelne fachliche Abstimmungen mit dem Stiftungsratsv­orsitzenden, der zugleich Patientenbeauftragter der Bundesregierung ist. Eine gezielte politische Einflussnahme oder Lobbyarbeit fand nicht statt.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 62

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Tax-authority revocation, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R007631. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland's official registration number is R007631, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 62/100.

Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland has €5K 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 Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

The Foundation drew the attention of policymakers and the general public to problems and maladministration in the health system. In 2024, the Foundation Independent Patient Counselling Germany (UPD Foundation) was in the phase of construction. An active political representation of interests did not take place during this period. Contacts with members of the German Bundestag arose exclusively within the framework of the statutory work of the Foundation Council, to which two members of the Bundestag belong. Together, the board of trustees held meetings to exchange information and prepare for cooperation in the Foundation Council. In addition, individual professional consultations were carried out with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees... Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.

Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland 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.

You can verify Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland'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.

Contact Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland directly for current donation methods. 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 Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland is based in Berlin, in Berlin, Germany's capital and largest city. 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.

Annual revenue
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Board Member

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Cause areas in Germany

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

Community Development this charity 333,723
Education 91,396
Social Services 57,991
Arts & Culture 55,916
Health 33,744
International 29,261
Youth Development 20,117
Environment 16,305
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 66,182
Education 55,923
Foster Care 51,710
Arts & Culture 43,294
Eldercare & Aging 26,255
International Development 15,257
Health 14,436
Disability 13,265

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Bundesanzeiger (German Federal Gazette)
Financial filings
Bundesanzeiger annual disclosures

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
50%

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
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland

What is Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland?
Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Foundation drew the attention of policymakers and the general public to problems and maladministration in the health system. In 2024, the Foundation Independent Patient Counselling Germany (UPD Foundation) was in the phase of construction. An active political representation of interests did not take place during this period. Contacts with members of the German Bundestag arose exclusively within the framework of the statutory work of the Foundation Council, to which two members of the Bundestag belong. Together, the board of trustees held meetings to exchange information and prepare for cooperation in the Foundation Council. In addition, individual professional consultations were carried out with the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, who is also a patient representative of the Federal Government. A targeted political influence or lobbying work did not take place.
Who leads Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland?
Katharina Graffmann-Weschke serves as Board Member.
Where is Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland trustworthy?
Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland's registration number?
Registration: R007631 (Germany).
What is Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland's website?
https://patientenberatung.de
Are donations to Stiftung Unabhängige Patientenberatung Deutschland 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.