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Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)

The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) is committed to promoting the cultivation and use of domestic oil and protein plants in Germany. It is involved in the representation of interests vis-à-vis the German Bundestag and the Federal Government, in particular in the areas of agricultural policy, climate protection, transport and energy policy as well as food security. The concrete activities include: preparation and submission of opinions on planned legislative proposals, e.g. in the field of the national implementation of the Common EU Agricultural Policy (CAP) to promote the cultivation of protein plants, in particular with regard to the effects on domestic agriculture and security of supply. Conducting expert discussions and consultations with representatives and ministries …

Die Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) setzt sich für die Förderung des Anbaus und der Nutzung heimischer Öl- und Eiweißpflanzen in Deutschland ein. Sie engagiert sich in der Interessenvertretung gegenüber dem Deutschen Bundestag und der Bundesregierung, insbesondere in den Bereichen Agrarpolitik, Klimaschutz, Verkehrs- und Energiepolitik sowie Ernährungssicherung. Zu den konkreten Tätigkeiten gehören: Erstellung und Einreichung von Stellungnahmen zu geplanten Gesetzesvorhaben, z.B. im Bereich der Nationalen Umsetzung der Gemeinsamen EU-Agrarpolitik (GAP) zur Förderung des Anbaus von Eiweißpflanzen, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Auswirkungen auf die heimische Landwirtschaft und die Versorgungssicherheit. Durchführung von Fachgesprächen und Anhörungen mit Abgeordneten und Ministerien, um die Bedeutung von heimischen Ölpflanzen für die Energieversorgung und den Klimaschutz zu betonen. Organisation von Informationsve­ranstaltungen und Workshops, um …

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Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 61

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, Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 2% of environment charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 16,305 environment 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R000570. 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 €545K in annual revenue.

Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)'s official registration number is R000570, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) 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 environment charities in Germany is 61/100.

Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) has €545K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €545K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) 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 Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) is committed to promoting the cultivation and use of domestic oil and protein plants in Germany. It is involved in the representation of interests vis-à-vis the German Bundestag and the Federal Government, in particular in the areas of agricultural policy, climate protection, transport and energy policy as well as food security. The concrete activities include: preparation and submission of opinions on planned legislative proposals, e.g. in the field of the national implementation of the Common EU Agricultural Policy (CAP) to promote the cultivation of protein plants, in particular with regard to the effects on domestic agriculture and security of... Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) is classified as an environment organization registered in Germany.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €545K is comparable to the peer average of €489K.

Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) 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 Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)'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 Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) 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.

Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) 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
€100K-€1M
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Detlef K••••••
Chair

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Cause areas in Germany

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

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

Causes charities work on most.

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 Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)

What is Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)?
Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) is committed to promoting the cultivation and use of domestic oil and protein plants in Germany. It is involved in the representation of interests vis-à-vis the German Bundestag and the Federal Government, in particular in the areas of agricultural policy, climate protection, transport and energy policy as well as food security. The concrete activities include: preparation and submission of opinions on planned legislative proposals, e.g. in the field of the national implementation of the Common EU Agricultural Policy (CAP) to promote the cultivation of protein plants, in particular with regard to the effects on domestic agriculture and security of supply. Conducting expert discussions and consultations with representatives and ministries in order to emphasize the importance of domestic oil plants for energy supply and climate protection. Organisation of information events and workshops to inform policy makers about current developments and scientific findings in the field of oil and protein plants. Coordination with national and international partner organisations to develop common positions and to represent the interests of domestic plant production at European level. These activities serve the purpose of ensuring the political framework for the cultivation and use of domestic protein plants.
Who leads Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)?
Detlef Kurreck serves as Chair.
Where is Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) trustworthy?
Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) 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 Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)'s registration number?
Registration: R000570 (Germany).
What is Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP)'s website?
https://www.ufop.de
Are donations to Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. (UFOP) 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.