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Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)

The Association of German Water Sports Schools (VDWS) is an internationally active training and school association for water sports teachers and its member schools. The basics of the association's work are the development, definition and continuous optimization of training standards and materials for basic and general sports training in the water sports activities windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, SUP and wing surfing, as well as for teacher training and training as a water sports center manager. The 433 international member schools are equipped with all the learning resources and learning accessories necessary for professional water sports training via the VDWS. The VDWS works as a professional association to ensure that training in water sports remains uncomplicated. It takes a position on maritime …

Der Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) ist ein international agierender Ausbildungs- und Schulverband für WassersportlehrerInnen und seine Mitgliedsschulen. Grundlagen der Arbeit des Verbands sind die Entwicklung, Festlegung und ständige Optimierung von Ausbildungsstandards und -materialien für die Grund- und Breitensportausbildung in den Wassersportarten Windsurfen, Kitesurfen, Segeln, SUP und Wingsurfen, sowie für die Lehrerfortbildung und die Ausbildung als Wassersportcenter ManagerIn. Die 433 internationalen Mitgliedsschulen werden über den VDWS mit allen Lernmitteln und Lernaccessoires ausgerüstet, die für die professionelle Wassersportschulung notwendig sind. Der VDWS setzt sich als Fachverband dafür ein, dass die Ausbildung im Wassersport weiterhin unkompliziert möglich bleibt. Er nimmt zu maritimen Planungen Stellung, artikuliert Belange der Wassersportschulen und beteiligt sich an der Erarbeitung von Regelungen für die Nutzung und Entwicklung der …

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Headquarters
Weilheim, Bavaria
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) 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 similar 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

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Weilheim, Bavaria, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R004671. 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 €5K in annual revenue.

Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)'s official registration number is R004671, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) 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 Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) is located in Weilheim, Bavaria, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) has €5K 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 Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €5K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) 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 Association of German Water Sports Schools (VDWS) is an internationally active training and school association for water sports teachers and its member schools. The basics of the association's work are the development, definition and continuous optimization of training standards and materials for basic and general sports training in the water sports activities windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, SUP and wing surfing, as well as for teacher training and training as a water sports center manager. The 433 international member schools are equipped with all the learning resources and learning accessories necessary for professional water sports training via the VDWS. The VDWS works as a professional association to ensure that training in... Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €5K is below the peer average of €4M.

Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) 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 Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)'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 Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) 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 Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) is based in Weilheim, in the Free State of Bavaria (Bayern) in southeastern Germany, the largest German state by area. 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
Under €10K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Dietmar D•••••
Chair

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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 Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)

What is Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)?
Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Weilheim, Germany. The Association of German Water Sports Schools (VDWS) is an internationally active training and school association for water sports teachers and its member schools. The basics of the association's work are the development, definition and continuous optimization of training standards and materials for basic and general sports training in the water sports activities windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, SUP and wing surfing, as well as for teacher training and training as a water sports center manager. The 433 international member schools are equipped with all the learning resources and learning accessories necessary for professional water sports training via the VDWS. The VDWS works as a professional association to ensure that training in water sports remains uncomplicated. It takes a position on maritime planning, articulates concerns of water sports schools and participates in the development of regulations for the use and development of water roads as well as the driving regulations in the national parks. For the purpose of representing the interests of member schools and members, discussions are conducted with federal ministries, authorities and politicians, in particular the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV), as well as statements, reports and reports.
Who leads Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)?
Dietmar Damith serves as Chair.
Where is Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) located?
Headquartered in Weilheim, Bavaria, Germany.
What is Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately Under €10K.
Is Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) trustworthy?
Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) 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 Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)'s registration number?
Registration: R004671 (Germany).
What is Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS)'s website?
https://www.vdws.de
Are donations to Verband deutscher Wassersportschulen e.V. (VDWS) 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.