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The association "Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V." was founded in 1998 in Wyk on Föhr by Janine Bahr. The main task is the treatment of injured wild animals and the care of find animals of all kinds. Injured seabirds, sick hedgehogs, young birds and other wild animals are provided with animal medicine, raised and released as soon as possible. The area of responsibility also includes the first supply of hayloaf and other marine animals before they are handed over to the appropriate places. Fund animals, especially cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals are taken in by us and sent back to new owners, runaway animals, such as dogs, to their owners. Otherwise, we draw attention to ourselves and animal …
Der Verein „Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V.“ wurde im Jahre 1998 in Wyk auf Föhr von Janine Bahr gegründet.<br><br>Hauptaufgabe ist die Behandlung von verletzten Wildtieren und die Betreuung von Fundtieren aller Art.<br><br>Verletzte Seevögel, kranke Igel, junge Vögel und andere Wildtiere werden bei uns tiermedizinisch versorgt, großgezogen und sobald wie möglich wieder ausgewildert.<br><br>Das Aufgabengebiet umfasst außerdem die erste Versorgung von Heulern und anderen Meerestieren, bevor diese an die entsprechenden Stellen übergeben werden.<br><br>Fundtiere, vor allem Katzen, Kaninchen, Meerschweinchen und andere Kleintiere werden bei uns aufgenommen und an neue Besitzerinnen und Besitzer vermittelt, entlaufene Tiere, wie z.B. Hunde, wieder zu ihren Besitzerinnen und Besitzern zurückgebracht.<br><br>Ansonsten machen wir durch Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Aktionsveranstaltungen auf uns und den Tierschutz aufmerksam.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V has a substantially complete profile.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Wyk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is 375. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V's official registration number is 375, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Germany is 63/100.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is located in Wyk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Germany.
According to GiveRadar's records, Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and 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 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 association "Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V." was founded in 1998 in Wyk on Föhr by Janine Bahr. The main task is the treatment of injured wild animals and the care of find animals of all kinds. Injured seabirds, sick hedgehogs, young birds and other wild animals are provided with animal medicine, raised and released as soon as possible. The area of responsibility also includes the first supply of hayloaf and other marine animals before they are handed over to the appropriate places. Fund animals, especially cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals are taken in by us and sent back to new owners, runaway animals, such as dogs, to... Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Germany.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr 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 Tierhuus Insel Föhr 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 Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V directly through its donation page (https://www.betterplace.org/de/organisations/31493-tierhuus-insel-foehr-e-v). 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.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is based in Wyk, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany's northernmost state between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. 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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German donations are deductible if Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is in Germany, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is registered in Germany. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V
- What is Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V?
- Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Wyk, Germany. The association "Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V." was founded in 1998 in Wyk on Föhr by Janine Bahr. The main task is the treatment of injured wild animals and the care of find animals of all kinds. Injured seabirds, sick hedgehogs, young birds and other wild animals are provided with animal medicine, raised and released as soon as possible. The area of responsibility also includes the first supply of hayloaf and other marine animals before they are handed over to the appropriate places. Fund animals, especially cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals are taken in by us and sent back to new owners, runaway animals, such as dogs, to their owners. Otherwise, we draw attention to ourselves and animal welfare through public relations and action events.
- Where is Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V located?
- Headquartered in Wyk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
- Is Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V trustworthy?
- Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V's registration number?
- Registration: 375 (Germany).
- What is Tierhuus Insel Föhr e.V's website?
- http://tierhuus.org
- Are donations to Tierhuus Insel Föhr 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.