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Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.

DZI-certified organisation. Main areas of work: education, education and campaigning, development cooperation, refugee care, women's promotion, health assistance, disaster relief, child and youth assistance, human rights, environmental and nature protection.

DZI-zertifizierte Organisation. Arbeitsschwerpunkte: Bildung, Bildungs- und Kampagnenarbeit, Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit, Flüchtlingsfürsorge, Frauenförderung, Gesundheitshilfe, Katastrophenhilfe, Kinder- und Jugendhilfe, Menschenrechte, Umwelt- und Naturschutz.

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Founded
Headquarters
Osnabrück, Lower Saxony
Size
large
Operating in
47 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

DZI Spenden-Siegel

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Operating countries (47)
Afghanistan Argentina Ethiopia Bolivia Brazil Burkina Faso Chile Germany El Salvador Greece Guatemala Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Iraq Jordan Cambodia Kenya Colombia Laos Lebanon Mali Mexico Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Nicaragua Pakistan Palästinensische Gebiete Peru Philippines Poland Zambia Zimbabwe Somalia South Africa South Sudan Syria Tajikistan Thailand Turkey Ukraine Hungary Vietnam Westsahara … mehr

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth 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

Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 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 €61M in annual revenue.

Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. 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 youth development charities in Germany is 56/100.

Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. is located in Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. has €61M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €61M in annual revenue.

Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. 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.

DZI-certified organisation. Main areas of work: education, education and campaigning, development cooperation, refugee care, women's promotion, health assistance, disaster relief, child and youth assistance, human rights, environmental and nature protection. Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. is classified as a youth development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among youth development charities registered in Germany: Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €61M is well above the peer average of €5M.

Terre des Hommes Deutschland 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.

You can verify Terre des Hommes Deutschland 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 Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.tdh.de/spenden). 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, Terre des Hommes Deutschland 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/.

Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. is based in Osnabrück, in the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) in northwestern Germany, home to Hanover. 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 Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

BE
Beat Wehrle
Board Member

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Sources and verification

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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

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 Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.

What is Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.?
Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. is a youth development nonprofit organization based in Osnabrück, Germany. DZI-certified organisation. Main areas of work: education, education and campaigning, development cooperation, refugee care, women's promotion, health assistance, disaster relief, child and youth assistance, human rights, environmental and nature protection.
When was Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. founded?
Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. was founded in 1992.
Who leads Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.?
Beat Wehrle serves as Board Member.
Where is Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. located?
Headquartered in Osnabrück, Germany. The charity operates in 47 countries.
What is Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. trustworthy?
Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V. 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 Terre des Hommes Deutschland e.V.'s website?
https://www.tdh.de
Are donations to Terre des Hommes Deutschland 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.