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Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.

The Association of Chemical Industry represents the economic policy interests of chemical and pharmaceutical companies in Germany. They are transparently published on our homepage: https://www.vc­i.de/der-vci/m­embers/chemie-­unternehmen/se­iten.jsp As the economic policy voice of the entire industry, we are in dialogue with the politicians and authorities, but also with other stakeholders or the science about the best possible design of the framework conditions at the industrial location Germany. This affects a large number of topics that are crucial for the chemical-pharm­aceutical industry. These include, among others, the topics of environmental and climate protection, energy policy or innovation policy. These are usually issues of high complexity with many technical aspects. With over 2300 member companies, the VCI can draw on a large practical expertise …

Der Verband der Chemischen Industrie vertritt die wirtschaftspolitischen Interessen der Chemie- und Pharmaunternehmen in Deutschland. Sie sind transparent auf unserer Homepage veröffentlicht: https://www.vc­i.de/der-vci/m­itglieder/chem­ie-unternehmen­/seiten.jsp Als wirtschaftspolitische Stimme der gesamten Branche stehen wir im Dialog mit der Politik und Behörden, aber auch mit anderen Stakeholdern oder der Wissenschaft über die bestmögliche Ausgestaltung der Rahmenbedingungen am Industriestandort Deutschland. Davon betroffen sind eine Vielzahl an Themenfeldern, die für die chemisch-pharm­azeutische Industrie von entscheidender Bedeutung sind. Dazu gehören unter anderem die Themen Umwelt- und Klimaschutz, Energiepolitik oder Innovationspolitik. Hierbei handelt es sich in der Regel um Fragestellungen von hoher Komplexität mit vielen technischen Aspekten. Der VCI kann dabei mit über 2300 Mitgliedsunternehmen auf eine große praktische Expertise zurückgreifen, die in über 158 Gremien ihr Wissen …

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Headquarters
Frankfurt, Hesse
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
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Common questions

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Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. is a registered environment nonprofit based in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R000476. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 57/100 for environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €9M in annual revenue.

Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 57/100.

Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. is located in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. has €9M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €9M in annual revenue.

Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). Visit the Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Association of Chemical Industry represents the economic policy interests of chemical and pharmaceutical companies in Germany. They are transparently published on our homepage: https://www.vci.de/der-vci/members/chemie-unternehmen/seiten.jsp As the economic policy voice of the entire industry, we are in dialogue with the politicians and authorities, but also with other stakeholders or the science about the best possible design of the framework conditions at the industrial location Germany. This affects a large number of topics that are crucial for the chemical-pharmaceutical industry. These include, among others, the topics of environmental and climate protection, energy policy or innovation policy. These are usually issues of high complexity with many technical aspects. With over 2300 member... Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €9M is well above the peer average of €489K.

Verband der Chemischen Industrie 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 Verband der Chemischen Industrie 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.

Contact Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. 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.

Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. is based in Frankfurt, in the state of Hesse (Hessen) in central Germany, home to Frankfurt am Main. 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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German donations are deductible if Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Markus Steilemann
President

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. This page 43 €9.2 million -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
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Deutsche NaturfilmStiftung gGmbH 57 - -
AgrarBündnis e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. 56 €15.3 million -
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 56 €55,000 -
ECOVIN Bundesverband ökologischer Weinbau e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Fair and Green e.V. 56 €55,000 -

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.

What is Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.?
Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. is a environment nonprofit organization based in Frankfurt, Germany. The Association of Chemical Industry represents the economic policy interests of chemical and pharmaceutical companies in Germany. They are transparently published on our homepage: https://www.vci.de/der-vci/members/chemie-unternehmen/seiten.jsp As the economic policy voice of the entire industry, we are in dialogue with the politicians and authorities, but also with other stakeholders or the science about the best possible design of the framework conditions at the industrial location Germany. This affects a large number of topics that are crucial for the chemical-pharmaceutical industry. These include, among others, the topics of environmental and climate protection, energy policy or innovation policy. These are usually issues of high complexity with many technical aspects. With over 2300 member companies, the VCI can draw on a large practical expertise that brings their knowledge to the more than 158 bodies. On the basis of this, we can contribute to the political discourse with sound solutions and specialist positions. As a highly innovative industry, we actively shape the future and provide our solutions with a better life in the sense of sustainability. Here is an open discussion of the topic of the topic of dialogue.
Who leads Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.?
Markus Steilemann serves as President.
Where is Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
What is Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. trustworthy?
Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R000476 (Germany).
What is Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V.'s website?
https://www.vci.de
Are donations to Verband der Chemischen Industrie 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.