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World Vision Deutschland e. V.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · 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 disaster relief, but also in developmental policy-making to work towards better living conditions in the least developed countries. RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVES: We advocate 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 …

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
Disaster Relief

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 51

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports €745K in annual revenue.

World Vision Deutschland e. V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 51/100.

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.

World Vision Deutschland e. V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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.

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 disaster relief, but also in developmental policy-making to work towards better living conditions in the least developed countries. RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVES: We advocate 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... World Vision Deutschland e. V. is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in Germany.

Among disaster relief charities registered in Germany: World Vision Deutschland e. V.'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is in line with the peer average of 51/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
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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 Hilligen
Board Member

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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in Germany, by integrity assessment

Sources and verification

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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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 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 disaster relief, but also in developmental policy-making to work towards better living conditions in the least developed countries. RIGHTS REPRESENTATIVES: We advocate 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. CALLS: We organize political events, on which we inform with expertise on relevant topics of our project work and call for concrete action.
Who leads World Vision Deutschland e. V.?
Christoph Hilligen serves as Board Member.
Where is World Vision Deutschland e. V. located?
Headquartered in Friedrichsdorf, 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 43 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.