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Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.

Religion Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (Köln) Reg: Köln VR 12030 (Vereinsregister) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.

Tax-beneficiary organization. Non-profit-making purposes: religion.

Steuerbegünstigte Organisation. Gemeinnützige Zwecke: Religion.

Translated from German by GiveRadar.

Headquarters
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia
Foundation type
Registered association (Eingetragener Verein (e.V.))

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
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, Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. has a substantially complete profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented religion charities in Germany GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any religion charities in Germany - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Germany data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is a registered religion nonprofit based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is Köln VR 12030. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.'s official registration number is Köln VR 12030, as recorded in the national registry of Germany.

Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 religion charities in Germany is 53/100.

Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its registered address is 50705 Köln, Germany.

Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Germany. It operates as an Eingetragener Verein (e.V.).

According to GiveRadar's records, Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register) and overseen by the local Amtsgericht (district court). 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.

Tax-beneficiary organization. Non-profit-making purposes: religion. Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is classified as a religion organization registered in Germany.

Zentralrat der Muslime in 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.

Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is an eingetragener Verein (e.V.) - a registered association, the most common legal form for nonprofits in Germany. An e.V. is a membership-based legal entity registered with the local Vereinsregister (association register) at the Amtsgericht (district court). Members govern the association through a general assembly (Mitgliederversammlung). Germany has over 600,000 registered associations. To qualify as 'gemeinnuetzig' (charitable), an e.V. must be recognised by the local Finanzamt (tax office) under the Abgabenordnung (AO). It is registered in the Zuwendungsempfaengerregister (ZER) maintained by the Bundeszentralamt fuer Steuern (BZSt).

You can verify Zentralrat der Muslime in 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.

Contact Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. directly for current donation methods. 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.

Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is based in Cologne, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen), Germany's most populous state, home to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund. 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

AI
Aiman M•••••
Chair

Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Meilenstein für den Islam in Deutschland: Erste Islamisch-Theologische Fakultät Europas entsteht in Münster - NEX24 News
Jun 2026
nex24.news
Graue Wölfe - Umstrittener Verband ATIB droht Ausschluss aus Zentralrat der Muslime - Deutschlandfunk
Mar 2026
www.deutschlandfunk.de
Ende des Ramadans: Wie sehr ist das Zuckerfest in Deutschland verankert? - SWR
Mar 2026
www.swr.de
Christen und Muslime senden Grußbotschaften zum Ramadan - Vatican News
Feb 2026
www.vaticannews.va
DBK und Koordinationsrat der Muslime beraten - Vatican News
Dec 2025
www.vaticannews.va
Interimschef El Yazidi leitet Zentralrat der Muslime jetzt dauerhaft - Domradio.de
Feb 2025
www.domradio.de
El Yazidi wird neuer Vorsitzender des Zentralrats der Muslime - NDR.de
Feb 2025
www.ndr.de
Zentralratsvorsitzender der Muslime appelliert an Zusammenhalt - Domradio.de
Dec 2024
www.domradio.de
Zentralrat der Muslime hat eine neue Leitung - Domradio.de
Jun 2024
www.domradio.de
Vorsitzender des Zentralrats der Muslime bilanziert Amtszeit - Domradio.de
Apr 2024
www.domradio.de

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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
Religion this charity 12,169
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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)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 7, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 7, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • 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 · 6
  • Financial data
    No Bundesanzeiger publications on file
  • 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

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.

What is Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.?
Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. is a religion registered association based in Cologne, Germany. Tax-beneficiary organization. Non-profit-making purposes: religion.
Who leads Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.?
Aiman Mazyek serves as Chair.
Where is Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. located?
Headquartered in Cologne (Köln in the local language), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Is Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. trustworthy?
Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V. has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.'s registration number?
Registration: Köln VR 12030 (Germany).
What is Zentralrat der Muslime in Deutschland e.V.'s website?
https://zentralrat.de/
Are donations to Zentralrat der Muslime in 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.