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Volkswagen-Stiftung

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
63/100 · methodology

About Volkswagen-Stiftung

Volkswagen-Stiftung is a advocacy organization based in SALT LAKE CTY, United States. Annual revenue: $512.1 million. EIN: 521690493.

Headquarters
Salt Lake City, UT
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T21
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T21
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 63
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Volkswagen-Stiftung is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Salt Lake City, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 521690493. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $1.2B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Volkswagen-Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Volkswagen-Stiftung is located in Salt Lake City, UT, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Volkswagen-Stiftung has $1.2B 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.

Volkswagen-Stiftung is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $1.2B in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Volkswagen-Stiftung. 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.

Volkswagen-Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Volkswagen-Stiftung 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.

Volkswagen-Stiftung is a advocacy organization based in SALT LAKE CTY, United States. Annual revenue: $512.1 million. EIN: 521690493. Volkswagen-Stiftung is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Volkswagen-Stiftung's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $1.2B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Volkswagen-Stiftung are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Volkswagen-Stiftung is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521690493, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

DR
Dr Georg Schuette
Sec'Y Gen

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

DR
Dr G•••• S•••••••
Sec'Y Gen
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Quantum materials: Volkswagen Foundation provides €2 million for Eckhardt Endowed Professorship at Goethe University - E
Apr 2026
www.eurekalert.org
Volkswagen Foundation Awards €2 Million for Eckhardt Endowed - Bioengineer.org
Apr 2026
bioengineer.org
US researchers: Choose Europe, but part-time - Science|Business
Oct 2025
sciencebusiness.net
Form filed
$512.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1179.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$483.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$424.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$424.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Volkswagen-Stiftung This page 63 $1.2 billion -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

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
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 Volkswagen-Stiftung

What is Volkswagen-Stiftung?
Volkswagen-Stiftung is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Salt Lake City, United States. Volkswagen-Stiftung is a advocacy organization based in SALT LAKE CTY, United States. Annual revenue: $512.1 million. EIN: 521690493.
Who leads Volkswagen-Stiftung?
Dr Georg Schuette serves as Sec'Y Gen.
Where is Volkswagen-Stiftung located?
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, United States.
What is Volkswagen-Stiftung's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is Volkswagen-Stiftung trustworthy?
Volkswagen-Stiftung has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Volkswagen-Stiftung's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521690493.
What is Volkswagen-Stiftung's website?
http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de