24006 organisations

Non-profits in Germany

Browse 24006 non-profit organisations across Germany. Compare causes, programmes, beneficiaries and funding.

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Non-profits in Germany at a glance

Of the 24,006 non-profits in Germany, the most common cause areas are Education (48%), Children & Youth (39%) and Community development (29%).

Cause areas

Education48%
Children & Youth39%
Community development29%
Health20%
Arts & Culture19%

Organisation types

Association55%
Charity9%
Network or umbrella8%
Operating foundation7%
Grant-making foundation6%

Beneficiaries

Children44%
Youth40%
Families33%
Communities30%
Students15%

Funding sources

Individual donations54%
Membership fees25%
Government funding22%
Grants15%
Corporate partnerships10%

Top cities

Berlin15%
Hamburg7%
Bremen3%
München2%
Frankfurt am Main2%
Stuttgart2%

Size

1-10 employees3%
11-50 employees3%
51-200 employees2%
201-500 employees1%
501-1000 employees0%
1001-5000 employees1%
5000+ employees1%

Most held certifications

ISO 90010%
DIN EN ISO 9001:20150%

Key facts

1998 is the median founding year
64% say donations are tax-deductible
1% publish a charity number
86% name their programmes
42% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 24,006 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.