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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVolkshilfe Österreich is a registered social services nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its registration number is ZVR-382399593. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Volkshilfe Österreich has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 social services charities in Austria is 61/100.
Volkshilfe Österreich is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.
Volkshilfe Österreich is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Volkshilfe Österreich. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Volkshilfe Österreich has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the BMI. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among social services charities registered in Austria: Volkshilfe Österreich's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100.
Volkshilfe Österreich is registered in Austria. Donations to qualifying Austrian nonprofits are tax-deductible up to 10% of your income from the previous year. The organization must be listed in the official BMF list of eligible organizations.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Volkshilfe Österreich is in Austria, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Volkshilfe Österreich is registered in Austria. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Officers & trustees (6)
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NeutralPraxis-Check - Caritas Österreich
Symbolische Scheckübergabe mit Judith Ranftler (l.) von der Volkshilfe Österreich und Thalia-Geschäftsführerin Andrea Heumann (r.) - Heute
Österreichischer Vorlesetag: Thalia und Volkshilfe setzen ein Zeichen fürs Lesen - MeinBezirk.at
Caritas und Volkshilfe präsentieren Umfrage zu Sozialkürzungen – Livestream ab 25. März 2026 - VOL.AT
Pflege im Fokus: Sozialorganisationen fordern Reformen, sonst drohe Kollaps - MeinBezirk.at
Ab Juli: Regierung schenkt halbe Mehrwertsteuer auf Grundnahrungsmittel - 5 Minuten
Lesezeichen schenkt Zukunft – 27.000 Kinder ohne Bücher: Volkshilfe startet Offensive - Heute
Volkshilfe sucht wieder Weihnachtswichtel - burgenland.ORF.at
Volkshilfe Burgenland organisiert zum 7. Mal „Burgenland schenkt“ - BKF TV
Studie: (Fehlende) Bildungschancen junger Geflüchteter - Caritas Österreich
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Quick facts about Volkshilfe Österreich
- What is Volkshilfe Österreich?
- Volkshilfe Österreich is a social services verein based in Wien, Austria. österreichische Hilfsorganisation
- When was Volkshilfe Österreich founded?
- Volkshilfe Österreich was founded in 1947.
- Who leads Volkshilfe Österreich?
- - Ewald Sacher serves as President.
- Where is Volkshilfe Österreich located?
- Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
- Is Volkshilfe Österreich trustworthy?
- Volkshilfe Österreich has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 Volkshilfe Österreich's registration number?
- Registration: ZVR-382399593 (Austria).
- What is Volkshilfe Österreich's website?
- http://www.volkshilfe.at/
- Are donations to Volkshilfe Österreich tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria 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.