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Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
44/100 · methodology

About Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)

The Central Welfare Office of Jews in Germany (ZWST) is the association of Jewish welfare care in Germany. ZWST sees its main concern as the obligation to help in the sense of equalizing social justice. ZWST is one of the six top associations of Free Welfare Care in Germany and member of the Federal Working Community of Free Welfare Care (BAGFW). It is the goal of ZWST to continuously adapt its guiding principle "Zedaka", valid since the founding of the umbrella association in 1917, to current changes. At the level of an intensive networking with its target groups it develops low-shaft offers and digital formats for education and training, promotes diverse volunteering and offers direct advice and help. The focus …

Die Zentralwohlfah­rtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) bildet den Zusammenschluss der jüdischen Wohlfahrtspflege in Deutschland. Die ZWST sieht ihr Hauptanliegen in der Pflicht zur Hilfe im Sinne ausgleichender sozialer Gerechtigkeit. Die ZWST ist einer der sechs Spitzenverbände der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege in Deutschland und Mitglied der Bundesarbeitsg­emeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege (BAGFW). Es ist das Ziel der ZWST, ihr Leitbild "Zedaka", gültig seit Gründung des Dachverbandes im Jahr 1917, aktuellen Veränderungen laufend anzupassen. Auf der Ebene einer intensiven Vernetzung mit ihren Zielgruppen entwickelt sie niedrigschwellige Angebote und digitale Formate zur Aus- und Weiterbildung, fördert vielfältiges ehrenamtliches Engagement und bietet direkte Beratung und Hilfe. Im Fokus stehen Empowerment, Professionalisierung und Inklusion: kultursensibel, generationenüb­ergreifend und international. Interessenvertretung gegenüber Bundestag, Bundesrat und Bundesregierung - als …

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Founded
Headquarters
Frankfurt, Hesse
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

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. It is registered with the German Vereinsregister (Association Register). It was founded in 1917 and has been operating for 109 years. Its registration number is R004076. 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.

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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.

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) is located in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. The organization was established in 1917 and has been active for 109 years.

Based on official tax filings, Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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.

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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.

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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.

The Central Welfare Office of Jews in Germany (ZWST) is the association of Jewish welfare care in Germany. ZWST sees its main concern as the obligation to help in the sense of equalizing social justice. ZWST is one of the six top associations of Free Welfare Care in Germany and member of the Federal Working Community of Free Welfare Care (BAGFW). It is the goal of ZWST to continuously adapt its guiding principle "Zedaka", valid since the founding of the umbrella association in 1917, to current changes. At the level of an intensive networking with its target groups it develops low-shaft offers and digital formats for education and training, promotes... Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) is classified as a community development organization registered in Germany. The organization was founded in 1917.

Among community development charities registered in Germany: Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)'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.

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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 Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)'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 Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) directly through its donation page (https://zwst.org/de/jetzt-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.

Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) is based in Frankfurt, 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 Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) holds a Freistellungsbescheid (recognition as a charitable purpose) and issues a Zuwendungsbestätigung receipt.

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Leadership

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Abraham Josef Lehrer
President

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Peer charities

Other community development in Germany, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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

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Quick facts about Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)

What is Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)?
Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Frankfurt, Germany. The Central Welfare Office of Jews in Germany (ZWST) is the association of Jewish welfare care in Germany. ZWST sees its main concern as the obligation to help in the sense of equalizing social justice. ZWST is one of the six top associations of Free Welfare Care in Germany and member of the Federal Working Community of Free Welfare Care (BAGFW). It is the goal of ZWST to continuously adapt its guiding principle "Zedaka", valid since the founding of the umbrella association in 1917, to current changes. At the level of an intensive networking with its target groups it develops low-shaft offers and digital formats for education and training, promotes diverse volunteering and offers direct advice and help. The focus is on empowerment, professionalization and inclusion: cross-cultural, cross-generational and international. Interest representation towards the Bundestag, the Federal Council and the Federal Government - as a social lawyer of vulnerable target groups in the various fields of action of Free Welfare Care - in order to safeguard the interests of the non-profit institutions and services of the social economy The Federal Association represents the general interest groups in the field of political affairs, the federal federation and other specialist associations.
When was Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) founded?
Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) was founded in 1917.
Who leads Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)?
Abraham Josef Lehrer serves as President.
Where is Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) located?
Headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany.
What is Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10K-€100K.
Is Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) trustworthy?
Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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 Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)'s registration number?
Registration: R004076 (Germany).
What is Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST)'s website?
https://www.zwst.org
Are donations to Zentralwohlfahrtsstelle der Juden in Deutschland (ZWST) 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.