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Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.

The VdR is an association of predominantly family-run and medium-sized structured manufacturers of classic tobacco products. Classic tobacco products are subject to numerous legal regulations in the field of tax law and product regulation. The purpose of the VdR's work is to network with stakeholders in tobacco regulation and to exchange information on the meaningfulness of individual regulations. One focus is the special challenge of regulations on medium-sized companies. In this context, the VdR is looking for discussions with representatives and ministries. In exchange, the VdR can contribute its expertise in the field of tobacco regulation and, in particular, the tobacco middle class to the design of regulation. This is done in direct discussions, in hearings as well as in …

Der VdR ist ein Zusammenschluss von überwiegend familiengeführten und mittelständisch strukturierten Herstellern klassischer Tabakwaren. Klassische Tabakwaren unterliegen zahlreichen gesetzlichen Regulierungen im Bereich des Steuerrechts und der Erzeugnisregulierung. Zweck der Arbeit des VdR ist die Vernetzung mit Stakeholdern der Tabakregulierung und der Austausch über die Sinnhaftigkeit einzelner Regulierungen. Ein Schwerpunkt ist dabei die besondere Herausforderung von Regulierungen auf mittelständische Unternehmen. In diesem Rahmen sucht der VdR Gespräche mit Abgeordneten und Ministerien. Im Austausch kann der VdR seine Expertise im Bereich der Tabakregulierung und speziell des Tabakmittelstandes in die Ausgestaltung von Regulierung einbringen. Dies geschieht im direkten Gespräch, in Anhörungen sowie in Hintergrunds- und Positionspapieren, welche den entsprechenden Stakeholdern zur Verfügung gestellt werden.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 47
Peer average: 62

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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of community development charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 333,723 community development charities in Germany it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and 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 comparable charities, 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

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1920 and has been operating for 106 years. Its registration number is R000102. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €275K in annual revenue.

Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.'s official registration number is R000102, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 62/100.

Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 1920 and has been active for 106 years.

Based on official tax filings, Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. has €275K 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.

Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €275K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. 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 VdR is an association of predominantly family-run and medium-sized structured manufacturers of classic tobacco products. Classic tobacco products are subject to numerous legal regulations in the field of tax law and product regulation. The purpose of the VdR's work is to network with stakeholders in tobacco regulation and to exchange information on the meaningfulness of individual regulations. One focus is the special challenge of regulations on medium-sized companies. In this context, the VdR is looking for discussions with representatives and ministries. In exchange, the VdR can contribute its expertise in the field of tobacco regulation and, in particular, the tobacco middle class to the design of regulation. This is... Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1920.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €275K is below the peer average of €4M.

Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie 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 Rauchtabakindustrie 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 Rauchtabakindustrie 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 deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. 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 Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

MI
Michael v•• F•••••••
Managing Director

Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

15 Wirtschaftsverbände stellen sich hinter Connemann - Oldenburger Onlinezeitung
Feb 2026
www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de
Carlotta Heine kommuniziert für den Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie - KOM - Magazin für Kommunikation
Apr 2022
www.kom.de

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Cause areas in Germany

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

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

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 7
  • 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
  • Founding date · 1920
Not available · 4
  • 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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.

What is Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.?
Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The VdR is an association of predominantly family-run and medium-sized structured manufacturers of classic tobacco products. Classic tobacco products are subject to numerous legal regulations in the field of tax law and product regulation. The purpose of the VdR's work is to network with stakeholders in tobacco regulation and to exchange information on the meaningfulness of individual regulations. One focus is the special challenge of regulations on medium-sized companies. In this context, the VdR is looking for discussions with representatives and ministries. In exchange, the VdR can contribute its expertise in the field of tobacco regulation and, in particular, the tobacco middle class to the design of regulation. This is done in direct discussions, in hearings as well as in background and position papers, which are made available to the relevant stakeholders.
When was Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. founded?
Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. was founded in 1920.
Who leads Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.?
Michael von Foerster serves as Managing Director.
Where is Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. trustworthy?
Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R000102 (Germany).
What is Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie e.V.'s website?
https://www.tabakmittelstand.de
Are donations to Verband der deutschen Rauchtabakindustrie 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.