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Whistleblower-Netzwerk

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Whistleblower-Netzwerk

Whistleblower Network is a non-partisan and non-profit organization founded in 2006. We want to improve the legal protection and social reputation of whistleblowers in Germany. Our fields of work are - change legal and political structures - advice on whistleblowers - advice on companies, authorities and civil society organisations - public relations work We create expertise and give lectures on legal and political issues, make suggestions for the internal handling of whistleblowers and the introduction of whistleblower systems, support whistleblowers in specific cases and provide information on whistleblowering on our website.

Whistleblower-Netzwerk ist ein 2006 gegründeter überparteilicher und gemeinnütziger Verein. Wir wollen den rechtlichen Schutz und das gesellschaftliche Ansehen von Whistleblowern in Deutschland verbessern. Unsere Arbeitsfelder sind - Veränderung rechtlicher und politischer Strukturen - Beratung von Whistleblowern - Beratung von Unternehmen, Behörden und zivilgesellsch­aftlichen Organisationen - Öffentlichkeitsarbeit Wir erstellen Expertisen und halten Vorträge zu rechtlichen und politischen Fragen, machen Vorschläge für den internen Umgang mit Whistleblowing und die Einführung von Hinweisgebersystemen, unterstützen Whistleblower in konkreten Fällen und stellen auf unserer Website Informationen rund um das Thema Whistleblowing zur Verfügung.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Berlin
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 44
Peer average: 56

Red flags

· All clear
Tax-authority revocation
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Whistleblower-Netzwerk is a registered community development nonprofit based in Berlin, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is R005000. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 56/100 for community development charities in Germany. The organization reports €25K in annual revenue.

Whistleblower-Netzwerk has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 56/100.

Whistleblower-Netzwerk is located in Berlin, Germany. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Whistleblower-Netzwerk has €25K 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.

Whistleblower-Netzwerk is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has €25K in annual revenue.

Whistleblower-Netzwerk has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

Whistleblower Network is a non-partisan and non-profit organization founded in 2006. We want to improve the legal protection and social reputation of whistleblowers in Germany. Our fields of work are - change legal and political structures - advice on whistleblowers - advice on companies, authorities and civil society organisations - public relations work We create expertise and give lectures on legal and political issues, make suggestions for the internal handling of whistleblowers and the introduction of whistleblower systems, support whistleblowers in specific cases and provide information on whistleblowering on our website. Whistleblower-Netzwerk is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Whistleblower-Netzwerk's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100 is below the peer average of 56/100. Its annual revenue of €25K is below the peer average of €4M.

Whistleblower-Netzwerk 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 Whistleblower-Netzwerk'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.

You can donate to Whistleblower-Netzwerk directly through its donation page (https://whistleblower-net.de/unterstuetzen/spenden/). 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.

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Annual revenue
€10K-€100K
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Whistleblower-Netzwerk holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Annegret Falter
Chair

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Whistleblower-Netzwerk This page 44 €25,000 -
de'ge'pol - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Politikberatung e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Deutscher Chorverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
"Weinbauverband Saale-Unstrut e.V." 56 €5,000 -
Bundesverband freier Berufsbetreuer e.V. 56 €15,000 -
Bundesverband Kraftfahrzeug-Kennzeichen e.V. 56 €95,000 -
Landvolk Göttingen Kreisbauernverband e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Bipro e.V. 56 €15,000 -
DEUTSCH POLNISCHE GESELLSCHAFT Bundesverband e.V. 56 €15,000 -

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

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Whistleblower-Netzwerk

What is Whistleblower-Netzwerk?
Whistleblower-Netzwerk is a community development nonprofit organization based in Berlin, Germany. Whistleblower Network is a non-partisan and non-profit organization founded in 2006. We want to improve the legal protection and social reputation of whistleblowers in Germany. Our fields of work are - change legal and political structures - advice on whistleblowers - advice on companies, authorities and civil society organisations - public relations work We create expertise and give lectures on legal and political issues, make suggestions for the internal handling of whistleblowers and the introduction of whistleblower systems, support whistleblowers in specific cases and provide information on whistleblowering on our website.
When was Whistleblower-Netzwerk founded?
Whistleblower-Netzwerk was founded in 2017.
Who leads Whistleblower-Netzwerk?
Annegret Falter serves as Chair.
Where is Whistleblower-Netzwerk located?
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
What is Whistleblower-Netzwerk's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Whistleblower-Netzwerk trustworthy?
Whistleblower-Netzwerk has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Whistleblower-Netzwerk's registration number?
Registration: R005000 (Germany).
What is Whistleblower-Netzwerk's website?
https://www.whistleblower-net.de/
Are donations to Whistleblower-Netzwerk 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.