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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
46/100 · methodology

About World Vision Deutschland e. V.

In order to improve the situation of children and their families in the countries of the global South in the long term, it is not enough to only carry out projects. The political framework also needs to be changed. World Vision sees itself as a lawyer for disadvantaged children, their families and communities and therefore works not only in development cooperation and in disaster relief, but also in development policy law work to work politically for better living conditions in the least developed countries. RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVES: We stand up for the rights and needs of children in the least developed countries. THEME PLACE: Our political work focuses in particular on the area of children in fragile contexts with concentration on …

Damit sich die Situation von Kindern und ihren Familien in den Ländern des globalen Südens langfristig verbessert, reicht es nicht, nur Projekte durchzuführen. Auch die politischen Rahmenbedingungen müssen verändert werden. World Vision versteht sich als Anwalt von benachteiligten Kindern, ihren Familien und Gemeinden und arbeitet deshalb nicht nur in der Entwicklungszu­sammenarbeit und in der Katastrophenhilfe, sondern leistet auch entwicklungspolitische Anwaltschaftsarbeit um politisch auf bessere Lebensbedingungen in den am wenigsten entwickelten Ländern hinzuwirken. RECHTE VERTRETEN: Wir treten für die Rechte und Bedürfnisse von Kindern in den am wenigsten entwickelten Ländern ein. THEMEN PLATZIEREN: Unsere politische Arbeit fokussiert dabei insbesondere auf den Bereich Kinder in fragilen Kontexten mit Konzentrierung auf gesundheitliche Versorgung, Friedensförderung, Bildung in Krisen und Konflikte und Kinderrechte. AUFKLÄREN: Wir …

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Headquarters
Friedrichsdorf, Hesse
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 46
Peer average: 53

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, World Vision Deutschland e. V. has a substantially complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for fewer than 1% of disaster relief charities in Germany, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 12,133 disaster relief 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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World Vision Deutschland e. V. is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Friedrichsdorf, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R001144. 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 €745K in annual revenue.

World Vision Deutschland e. V.'s official registration number is R001144, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

World Vision Deutschland e. V. 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 disaster relief charities in Germany is 53/100.

World Vision Deutschland e. V. is located in Friedrichsdorf, Hesse, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, World Vision Deutschland e. V. has €745K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of €8M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

World Vision Deutschland e. V. is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has €745K in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, World Vision Deutschland e. V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and 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 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.

In order to improve the situation of children and their families in the countries of the global South in the long term, it is not enough to only carry out projects. The political framework also needs to be changed. World Vision sees itself as a lawyer for disadvantaged children, their families and communities and therefore works not only in development cooperation and in disaster relief, but also in development policy law work to work politically for better living conditions in the least developed countries. RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVES: We stand up for the rights and needs of children in the least developed countries. THEME PLACE: Our political work focuses in particular on... World Vision Deutschland e. V. is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: Its annual revenue of €745K is below the peer average of €8M.

World Vision Deutschland 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 World Vision Deutschland 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.

You can donate to World Vision Deutschland e. V. directly through its donation page (https://www.worldvision.de/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.

World Vision Deutschland e. V. is based in Friedrichsdorf, in the state of Hesse (Hessen) in central Germany, home to Frankfurt am Main. 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 World Vision Deutschland e. V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Christoph H•••••••
Board Member

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Cause areas in Germany

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 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
Disaster Relief this charity 12,133
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Most common causes in Germany

Causes charities work on most.

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 World Vision Deutschland e. V.

What is World Vision Deutschland e. V.?
World Vision Deutschland e. V. is a disaster relief nonprofit organization based in Friedrichsdorf, Germany. In order to improve the situation of children and their families in the countries of the global South in the long term, it is not enough to only carry out projects. The political framework also needs to be changed. World Vision sees itself as a lawyer for disadvantaged children, their families and communities and therefore works not only in development cooperation and in disaster relief, but also in development policy law work to work politically for better living conditions in the least developed countries. RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVES: We stand up for the rights and needs of children in the least developed countries. THEME PLACE: Our political work focuses in particular on the area of children in fragile contexts with concentration on health care, peace promotion, education in crises and conflicts and children's rights.
Who leads World Vision Deutschland e. V.?
Christoph Hilligen serves as Board Member.
Where is World Vision Deutschland e. V. located?
Headquartered in Friedrichsdorf, Hesse, Germany.
What is World Vision Deutschland e. V.'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €100K-€1M.
Is World Vision Deutschland e. V. trustworthy?
World Vision Deutschland e. V. 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 World Vision Deutschland e. V.'s registration number?
Registration: R001144 (Germany).
What is World Vision Deutschland e. V.'s website?
https://www.worldvision.de/
Are donations to World Vision Deutschland 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.