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Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH

The German Association of German Industry and Industry (ZVEH) is a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), …

Der ZVEH vertritt die Interessen von rund 48.000 Unternehmen aus den system- und klimarelevanten Handwerken Elektrotechnik, Informationstechnik und Elektromaschinenbau. Mit rund 517.000 Beschäftigten, darunter mehr als 46.000 Auszubildende, erwirtschafteten die Unternehmen 2024 einen Jahresumsatz von rund 84,3 Milliarden Euro. Die E-Handwerke stellen damit die größte installierende Handwerksbranche dar. Dem Bundesverband gehören zwölf Landesverbände mit 313 Innungen an. Die Kernkompetenzen der Elektrohandwerke liegen dort, wo es um die informationstechnische Infrastruktur, um elektrische Anwendungen, innovative Gebäudetechnologien, die Nutzung von Strom und den Einsatz regenerativer Energien geht. Mit ihrer Arbeit und ihrem Know-how in Sachen Photovoltaik, E-Mobilität, Wärmepumpen smarte Gebäudetechnik, Digitalisierung und vernetzte Energiemanagem­ent-Lösungen unterstützen die Mitgliedsbetriebe des ZVEH die nachhaltige Nutzung von Energie, die Schonung wichtiger Ressourcen sowie die Reduktion von CO2-Emissionen. …

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Headquarters
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Germany
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 57

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH is a registered environment nonprofit based in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). Its registration number is R002552. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 57/100 for environment charities in Germany. The organization reports €1M in annual revenue.

Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH 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 environment charities in Germany is 57/100.

Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH is located in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany.

Based on official tax filings, Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH has €1M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €489K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Germany. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has €1M in annual revenue.

Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH 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). Visit the Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH 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.

The German Association of German Industry and Industry (ZVEH) is a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a... Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH is classified as a environment organization registered in Germany.

Among environment charities registered in Germany: Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is below the peer average of 57/100. Its annual revenue of €1M is well above the peer average of €489K.

Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH 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 Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH'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 Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH 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.

Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH is based in Frankfurt am Main, 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

German donations are deductible if Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Stefan Ehinger
President

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Peer charities

Other environment in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH This page 43 €1.2 million -
Bundesvereinigung gegen Schienenlärm e.V. 59 €5,000 -
Pro Wildlife e.V. 59 €813,113 -
Deutsche NaturfilmStiftung gGmbH 57 - -
AgrarBündnis e.V. 56 €55,000 -
Gesamtverband der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V. 56 €15.3 million -
Bund Naturschutz in Bayern e.V. 56 €55,000 -
ECOVIN Bundesverband ökologischer Weinbau e.V. 56 €5,000 -
Fair and Green e.V. 56 €55,000 -

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
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH

What is Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH?
Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH is a environment nonprofit organization based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The German Association of German Industry and Industry (ZVEH) is a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH) and a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZWEH), a representative of the German Association of Industry and Industry (ZVEH) and of Industry (ZWEH) and of Industry (ZWE).
Who leads Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH?
Stefan Ehinger serves as President.
Where is Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
What is Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €1M-€10M.
Is Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH trustworthy?
Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH 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 Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH's registration number?
Registration: R002552 (Germany).
What is Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH's website?
https://www.zveh.de/
Are donations to Zentralverband der Deutschen Elektro- und Informationstechnischen Handwerke ZVEH 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.