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VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
47/100 · methodology

About VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.

The VKU sees itself as a representative of the local economy in Germany. The member companies of the VKU are infrastructure service providers for the municipalities and stand for high-quality infrastructures and supply and disposal services for the economy and citizens on site. Social responsibility and regional quality of life are the central motives for the operation of municipal enterprises. They are equally committed to the economy and the common good, not to the short-term return. Municipal enterprises stand for modern, reliable services. Sustainability, reliability and high quality of their services are hallmarks for municipal enterprises. They stand for innovation, competition and efficiency in the energy markets and for reliable, price-worthy services. The member companies of the VKU thus make …

Der VKU sieht sich als Interessenvertreter der kommunalen Wirtschaft in Deutschland. Die Mitgliedsunternehmen des VKU sind Infrastrukturd­ienstleister für die Kommunen und stehen für hochwertige Infrastrukturen und Ver- und Entsorgungsleistungen für Wirtschaft und Bürger vor Ort. Gesellschaftliche Verantwortung und regionale Lebensqualität sind die zentralen Motive für das Wirken kommunaler Unternehmen. Sie sind gleichermaßen der Wirtschaftlichkeit und dem Gemeinwohl verpflichtet, nicht der kurzfristigen Rendite. Kommunale Unternehmen stehen für moderne, zuverlässige Dienstleistungen. Nachhaltigkeit, Zuverlässigkeit und hohe Qualität ihrer Dienstleistungen sind Erkennungszeichen für kommunale Unternehmen. Sie stehen für Innovation, Wettbewerb und Effizienz auf den Energiemärkten und für zuverlässige, preiswürdige Dienstleistungen. Die Mitgliedsunternehmen des VKU erbringen damit einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Sicherung der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der deutschen Wirtschaft. Der VKU versteht sich als Impulsgeber und Vermittler …

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Founded
Headquarters
Berlin, Berlin
Size
medium

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: 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, VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 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 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

VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is R000098. 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 €8M in annual revenue.

VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.'s official registration number is R000098, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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.

VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. is located in Berlin, Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Based on official tax filings, VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. has €8M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €8M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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 VKU sees itself as a representative of the local economy in Germany. The member companies of the VKU are infrastructure service providers for the municipalities and stand for high-quality infrastructures and supply and disposal services for the economy and citizens on site. Social responsibility and regional quality of life are the central motives for the operation of municipal enterprises. They are equally committed to the economy and the common good, not to the short-term return. Municipal enterprises stand for modern, reliable services. Sustainability, reliability and high quality of their services are hallmarks for municipal enterprises. They stand for innovation, competition and efficiency in the energy markets and for reliable... VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €8M is well above the peer average of €4M.

VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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 VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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 VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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.

VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Ulf K••••••
President

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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 · 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 · 2008
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 VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.

What is VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.?
VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. The VKU sees itself as a representative of the local economy in Germany. The member companies of the VKU are infrastructure service providers for the municipalities and stand for high-quality infrastructures and supply and disposal services for the economy and citizens on site. Social responsibility and regional quality of life are the central motives for the operation of municipal enterprises. They are equally committed to the economy and the common good, not to the short-term return. Municipal enterprises stand for modern, reliable services. Sustainability, reliability and high quality of their services are hallmarks for municipal enterprises. They stand for innovation, competition and efficiency in the energy markets and for reliable, price-worthy services. The member companies of the VKU thus make a significant contribution to ensuring the competitiveness of the German economy. The VKU sees itself as an impetus and mediator for these issues and the innovative solutions of the municipal economy. The VKU brings the interests of the municipal enterprises into politics. This is done by participation in legislative projects, through specialist events, statements and position papers and regular contact with parties, factions and ministries. The VKU sees itself as a reliable partner of politics. It supports regional and national politics with the regional level of competence and living for the region of the area of the company.
When was VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. founded?
VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. was founded in 2008.
Who leads VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.?
Ulf Kämpfer serves as President.
Where is VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
What is VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V. trustworthy?
VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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 VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: R000098 (Germany).
What is VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen e.V.'s website?
https://www.vku.de
Are donations to VKU - Verband kommunaler Unternehmen 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.