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Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)

The Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) is the branch association of public passenger and rail freight transport in Germany. More than 670 member companies with around 450,000 employees include transport companies from public transport and rail transport, associations, task-holders organisations and infrastructure companies. In the context of the representation of interests, discussions are held with representatives of the Federal Government, Bundestag, Länder and EU. In addition, the VDV contacts the federal government, Länder and EU with letters, position papers and regularly invites to specialist events to discuss current industry topics with function and mandaters as well as employees of representatives, political groups or ministries. In this context, the main issue is how the offers for passengers in public passenger …

Der Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) ist der Branchenverband des Öffentlichen Personen- und Schienengüterverkehrs in Deutschland. Zu seinen über 670 Mitgliedsunternehmen mit rund 450.000 Beschäftigten gehören Verkehrsunternehmen aus dem ÖPNV und Eisenbahnverkehr, Verbünde, Aufgabenträger­organisationen sowie Infrastrukturu­nternehmen. Im Rahmen der Interessenvertretung werden Gespräche mit Vertreterinnen und Vertretern von Bundesregierung, Bundestag, Ländern und EU geführt. Darüber hinaus kontaktiert der VDV Bund, Länder und EU mit Anschreiben, Positionspapieren und lädt regelmäßig zu Fachveranstaltungen ein, um aktuelle Branchenthemen mit Funktions- und Mandatsträgern sowie Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern von Abgeordneten, Fraktionen oder Ministerien zu diskutieren. Dabei geht es im Wesentlichen um die Frage, wie die Angebote für Fahrgäste im Öffentlichen Personenverkehr oder für die verladende Industrie im Schienengüterverkehr attraktiver werden können. Darüber hinaus stehen die Stärkung der …

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Headquarters
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
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
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R001242. 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 €3M in annual revenue.

Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) 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 Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its registered address is Kamekestr., 50672 Köln, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) has €3M 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 Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €3M in annual revenue.

Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) 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 Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) 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 German Transport Companies (VDV) is the branch association of public passenger and rail freight transport in Germany. More than 670 member companies with around 450,000 employees include transport companies from public transport and rail transport, associations, task-holders organisations and infrastructure companies. In the context of the representation of interests, discussions are held with representatives of the Federal Government, Bundestag, Länder and EU. In addition, the VDV contacts the federal government, Länder and EU with letters, position papers and regularly invites to specialist events to discuss current industry topics with function and mandaters as well as employees of representatives, political groups or ministries. In this context, the main... Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €3M is well above the peer average of €489K.

Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) 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 Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)'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 Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) 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 Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) is based in Cologne, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. 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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Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Ingo Wortmann
President

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) This page 43 €3.2 million -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Pro Wildlife e.V. 59 €813,113 -
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 Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)

What is Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)?
Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Cologne, Germany. The Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) is the branch association of public passenger and rail freight transport in Germany. More than 670 member companies with around 450,000 employees include transport companies from public transport and rail transport, associations, task-holders organisations and infrastructure companies. In the context of the representation of interests, discussions are held with representatives of the Federal Government, Bundestag, Länder and EU. In addition, the VDV contacts the federal government, Länder and EU with letters, position papers and regularly invites to specialist events to discuss current industry topics with function and mandaters as well as employees of representatives, political groups or ministries. In this context, the main issue is how the offers for passengers in public passenger transport and for the loading industry in rail freight transport can become more attractive. Furthermore, the strengthening of the active partnership of buses and trains in climate protection and air pollution control or the securing of pre-emptive provisions in cities, conurbations and rural regions with reliable, affordable or barrier-free mobility offers in the association's work are also addressed in the German Federal Government.
Who leads Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)?
Ingo Wortmann serves as President.
Where is Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) located?
Headquartered in Cologne (Köln in the local language), Germany.
What is Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) trustworthy?
Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) 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 Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)'s registration number?
Registration: R001242 (Germany).
What is Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV)'s website?
https://www.vdv.de
Are donations to Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) 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.