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VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.

With direct letters, position papers or transport policy events, we directly contact politicians, in particular members of the German Bundestag and members of the Federal Government. Our focus of interest is on a sustainable transport policy that promotes climate and environmental-friendly as well as socially equitable mobility and thus strengthens the climate and social challenges in the sense of sustainable mobility for all. In addition, exchange and information events are organized, to which members of the German Bundestag are regularly invited to inform them about our positions.

Mit direkten Anschreiben, Positionspapieren oder verkehrspolitischen Veranstaltungen nehmen wir unmittelbar Kontakt mit Politikerinnen und Politikern, insbesondere Mitgliedern des Deutschen Bundestages und Mitgliedern der Bundesregierung, auf. Der Schwerpunkt unserer Interessenvertretung zielt auf eine nachhaltige Verkehrspolitik, die eine klima- und umweltschonende sowie sozial gerechte Mobilität fördert und damit die klima- und sozialpolitischen Herausforderungen im Sinne einer zukunftsfähigen Mobilität für alle stärkt. Zudem werden Austausch- und Informationsve­ranstaltungen organisiert, zu denen regelmäßig auch Mitglieder des Deutschen Bundestages eingeladen werden, um diese über unsere Positionen zu informieren.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
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: 44
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

VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is R001837. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Germany. The organization reports €365K in annual revenue.

VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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.

VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Based on official tax filings, VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. has €365K 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.

VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €365K in annual revenue.

VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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.

With direct letters, position papers or transport policy events, we directly contact politicians, in particular members of the German Bundestag and members of the Federal Government. Our focus of interest is on a sustainable transport policy that promotes climate and environmental-friendly as well as socially equitable mobility and thus strengthens the climate and social challenges in the sense of sustainable mobility for all. In addition, exchange and information events are organized, to which members of the German Bundestag are regularly invited to inform them about our positions. VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €365K is below the peer average of €4M.

VCD (Verkehrsclub 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 VCD (Verkehrsclub 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 VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. directly through its donation page (https://www.vcd.org/jetzt-unterstuetzen/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.

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Annual revenue
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Matthias Kurzeck
Bundesvorsitzender

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. This page 44 €365,000 -
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

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
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 VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.

What is VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.?
VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. With direct letters, position papers or transport policy events, we directly contact politicians, in particular members of the German Bundestag and members of the Federal Government. Our focus of interest is on a sustainable transport policy that promotes climate and environmental-friendly as well as socially equitable mobility and thus strengthens the climate and social challenges in the sense of sustainable mobility for all. In addition, exchange and information events are organized, to which members of the German Bundestag are regularly invited to inform them about our positions.
When was VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. founded?
VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. was founded in 2019.
Who leads VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.?
Matthias Kurzeck serves as Bundesvorsitzender.
Where is VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. trustworthy?
VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R001837 (Germany).
What is VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) e.V.'s website?
https://www.vcd.org
Are donations to VCD (Verkehrsclub 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.