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Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.

As IDF Germany, the VDM is the German National Committee in the International Dairy Industry Association IDF. The VDM is responsible for the overall coordination of German cooperation in the IDF, so that the German dairy industry is represented internationally in a balanced manner. The VDM appoints the experts to the IDF bodies on behalf of the member associations and makes comments on international inquiries to the German National Committee. The VDM is responsible for the national and international standardization and standardization in cooperation with the standardization organisations such as the International Organisation for Standardization ISO, the IDF, the European Committee for Standardization CEN and the German Institute for Standardization DIN. The VDM serves as a round table of dairy …

Als IDF Germany ist der VDM das Deutsche Nationalkomitee im Internationalen Milchwirtschaf­tsverband IDF. Dem VDM obliegt die gesamte Koordinierung der deutschen Mitarbeit im IDF, damit die deutsche Milchwirtschaft international ausgewogen vertreten wird. Der VDM benennt die Sachverständigen in die IDF-Gremien im Auftrag der Mitgliedsverbände und nimmt Stellung zu internationalen Anfragen an das Deutsche Nationalkomitee. Stellvertretend für die gesamte Branche betreut der VDM die nationale und internationale Normung und Standardisierung in Zusammenarbeit mit den Normungsorganisationen wie z.B. der Internationalen Organisation für Normung ISO, dem IDF, dem Europäischen Komitee für Normung CEN und dem Deutschen Institut für Normung DIN. Als Runder Tisch der Milchwirtschaft dient der VDM als Institution, um den Gedanken- und Erfahrungsaustausch zu Themen aus den Bereichen Politik, Wirtschaft und …

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Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 57

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1874 and has been operating for 152 years. Its registration number is R001416. 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 57/100 for animal welfare charities in Germany. The organization reports €5K in annual revenue.

Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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 animal welfare charities in Germany is 57/100.

Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1874 and has been active for 152 years.

Based on official tax filings, Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. has €5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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). Visit the Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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.

As IDF Germany, the VDM is the German National Committee in the International Dairy Industry Association IDF. The VDM is responsible for the overall coordination of German cooperation in the IDF, so that the German dairy industry is represented internationally in a balanced manner. The VDM appoints the experts to the IDF bodies on behalf of the member associations and makes comments on international inquiries to the German National Committee. The VDM is responsible for the national and international standardization and standardization in cooperation with the standardization organisations such as the International Organisation for Standardization ISO, the IDF, the European Committee for Standardization CEN and the German Institute for Standardization... Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1874.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Germany: Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €1M.

Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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 Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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 Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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.

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Annual revenue
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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Karsten Schmal
President

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Sources and verification

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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 Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.

What is Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.?
Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. As IDF Germany, the VDM is the German National Committee in the International Dairy Industry Association IDF. The VDM is responsible for the overall coordination of German cooperation in the IDF, so that the German dairy industry is represented internationally in a balanced manner. The VDM appoints the experts to the IDF bodies on behalf of the member associations and makes comments on international inquiries to the German National Committee. The VDM is responsible for the national and international standardization and standardization in cooperation with the standardization organisations such as the International Organisation for Standardization ISO, the IDF, the European Committee for Standardization CEN and the German Institute for Standardization DIN. The VDM serves as a round table of dairy industry as an institution to promote the exchange of ideas and experience on issues relating to politics, business and science within the sector. The VDM is intended to inform members of the German Bundestag about topics relevant to the milk sector, such as animal welfare, animal health, food labelling, environmental protection, nutritional and health value of dairy products, not only at international level but also at national level.
When was Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. founded?
Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. was founded in 1874.
Who leads Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.?
Karsten Schmal serves as President.
Where is Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V. trustworthy?
Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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 Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R001416 (Germany).
What is Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft e.V.'s website?
https://deutsche-milchwirtschaft.de/
Are donations to Verband der Deutschen Milchwirtschaft 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.