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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Germany

Browse 2324 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in Germany. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Germany at a glance

Of the 2,324 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Germany, the most common cause areas are Education (50%), Children & Youth (37%) and Human rights (35%).

Cause areas

  • Education50%
  • Children & Youth37%
  • Human rights35%
  • Community development32%
  • Arts & Culture22%

Organisation types

  • Association50%
  • Network or umbrella15%
  • Operating foundation10%
  • NGO7%
  • Grant-making foundation6%

Beneficiaries

  • Youth50%
  • Communities45%
  • Children36%
  • Refugees & Migrants20%
  • Families19%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations46%
  • Government funding29%
  • Membership fees24%
  • Grants20%
  • Earned income6%

Top cities

  • Berlin22%
  • Hamburg5%
  • München4%
  • Stuttgart3%
  • Frankfurt am Main3%
  • Leipzig3%

Size

  • 1-10 employees3%
  • 11-50 employees3%
  • 51-200 employees1%
  • 201-500 employees0%
  • 501-1000 employees0%
  • 1001-5000 employees1%
  • 5000+ employees1%

Most held certifications

  • Anerkannter Träger der politischen Bildung0%

Key facts

  • 1999 is the median founding year
  • 58% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 2% publish a charity number
  • 87% name their programmes
  • 40% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 2,324 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Other causes

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