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Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.

In the German Mills Association, large and small, artisanal and industrial mill companies from all over Germany have joined forces to jointly represent their interests in public and politics. Around 6,000 people in the companies process about nine million tons of grain a year, which is harvested to about 95 percent in Germany. They produce flours, grits and grits for the baker's trade and the food industry, deliver the durum wheat groat for the production of pasta and are experts in all grain issues, from the choice of the right grain variety for sowing to the processing of flours in the bakery. Important topics of the association's work are quality and safety of food, energy, environment and sustainability as well …

Im Verband Deutscher Mühlen haben sich große und kleine, handwerkliche und industrielle Mühlenunternehmen aus ganz Deutschland zusammengeschlossen, um gemeinsam ihre Interessen in Öffentlichkeit und Politik zu vertreten. Rund 6.000 Menschen in den Betrieben verarbeiten etwa neun Millionen Tonnen Getreide im Jahr, das zu rund 95 Prozent in Deutschland geerntet wird. Sie produzieren Mehle, Grieße und Schrote für das Bäckerhandwerk und die Lebensmittelindustrie, liefern den Hartweizengrieß zur Herstellung von Nudeln und sind Experten in allen Getreidefragen, von der Wahl der richtigen Getreidesorte für die Aussaat bis zu Verarbeitung der Mehle in der Bäckerei. Wichtige Themen der Verbandsarbeit sind Qualität und Sicherheit der Lebensmittel, Energie, Umwelt und Nachhaltigkeit sowie die Aus- und Weiterbildung von Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern. Der Verband informiert seine Mitglieder …

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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. 5 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
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 Deutscher Mühlen e.V. has a substantially complete profile.

  • 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 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 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

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Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R003155. 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 €175K in annual revenue.

Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.'s official registration number is R003155, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. 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 community development charities in Germany is 62/100.

Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. has €175K 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 Deutscher Mühlen e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €175K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Verband Deutscher Mühlen 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.

In the German Mills Association, large and small, artisanal and industrial mill companies from all over Germany have joined forces to jointly represent their interests in public and politics. Around 6,000 people in the companies process about nine million tons of grain a year, which is harvested to about 95 percent in Germany. They produce flours, grits and grits for the baker's trade and the food industry, deliver the durum wheat groat for the production of pasta and are experts in all grain issues, from the choice of the right grain variety for sowing to the processing of flours in the bakery. Important topics of the association's work are quality... Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €175K is below the peer average of €4M.

Verband Deutscher Mühlen 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 Deutscher Mühlen 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 Deutscher Mühlen 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 Deutscher Mühlen 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 Deutscher Mühlen e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Michael G••••••
Deputy

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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

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 Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.

What is Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.?
Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. In the German Mills Association, large and small, artisanal and industrial mill companies from all over Germany have joined forces to jointly represent their interests in public and politics. Around 6,000 people in the companies process about nine million tons of grain a year, which is harvested to about 95 percent in Germany. They produce flours, grits and grits for the baker's trade and the food industry, deliver the durum wheat groat for the production of pasta and are experts in all grain issues, from the choice of the right grain variety for sowing to the processing of flours in the bakery. Important topics of the association's work are quality and safety of food, energy, environment and sustainability as well as the training and training of employees. The association informs its members about current legislative projects and supports them in the implementation of the countless laws, regulations, guidelines and standards that companies in the most diverse areas have to pay attention to. The aim of the representation of interests is to bring the experience of operational practice into legislative proceedings in order to find practical solutions. As a central part of regional supply chains, the mill industry is already facing critical questions for the German parliament's representatives about the issue of environmental policy and the appointments.
Who leads Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.?
Michael Gutting serves as Deputy.
Where is Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. trustworthy?
Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V. 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 Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R003155 (Germany).
What is Verband Deutscher Mühlen e.V.'s website?
https://www.muehlen.org
Are donations to Verband Deutscher Mühlen 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.