Donations from the USA via the DSZ – International Giving Foundation US Fund
US donors can receive tax-deductible receipts for donations to German nonprofit organizations. The foundation handles acceptance and issuance of receipts in the USA and the transfer to Germany. Minimum donation amount is 2,500 USD, processing time 2–6 weeks.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for German non-profit organizations through the facilitation of donations from the USA. The DSZ – International Giving Foundation handles the verification of non-profit status, issuance of donation receipts in the USA, and the transfer of funds to Germany.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Residence in the USA for donors
- German headquarters of the recipient organization
- Recognition as a non-profit organization according to § 52 AO
Documents required for application
- Completed donation form
- Proof of the recipient organization's non-profit status
Description
Through the DSZ – International Giving Foundation US Fund, US donors can receive tax-deductible donation receipts for contributions to German nonprofit initiatives. The foundation conducts the formal verification of the recipient organization's nonprofit status according to § 52 AO, accepts and issues receipts for donations in the USA, and transfers the funds to Germany. Donations starting from USD 2,500 are typically processed within two to six weeks. The program is aimed at US individuals and companies as well as German associations, foundations, and nonprofit limited liability companies (gGmbHs) seeking to finance their work in the areas of social cohesion, development cooperation, labor & social affairs, and agriculture & rural development.
The funding option is available nationwide and can be accessed at any time – inquiries and transfers can be made continuously. A prerequisite for successful processing is the donor’s residence in the USA and a registered office of the recipient organization in Germany. To apply, a completed donation form and proof of the recipients’ nonprofit status must be submitted. Through its straightforward processing, the program creates transparency and legal certainty for all parties involved and makes a valuable contribution to strengthening nonprofit engagement between the USA and Germany.
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