Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ukraine Aid Berlin a non-profit organization?
Yes, we are recognized by the tax office as a non-profit organization and your donations are tax-deductible. We regularly receive a [certificate/report] from the tax office. Exemption certificate, which confirms our non-profit status.
How can I donate?
You can transfer directly to our donation account or set up a standing order:
Recipient: Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin eV.
IBAN: DE24 8306 5408 0004 8722 15
BIC: GENODEF1SLR
German Skat Bank
Furthermore, there is the option to use via Donate via PayPal and our projects at Betterplace to support.
Will I receive a donation receipt?
Donations accepted from February 24, 2022 to December 31, 2026
The Ministry of Finance has simplified the requirements for these donations. A transfer receipt or a copy of the bank statement is sufficient proof.
Detailed information
Donations accepted up to and including February 23, 2022
For amounts up to €300, the tax office accepts the transfer receipt or a copy of the bank statement as proof.
Donations over €300 require an official donation receipt. Please send us an email with the subject line "Donation Receipt". Please also include your first name, last name, address, donation date, amount, and payment method (e.g., bank transfer, PayPal).
Detailed information on the simplified donation receipt
When will I receive the donation receipt?
You will receive your donation receipt in time for your tax return. If you are donating as a company and require the donation receipt earlier, please feel free to contact us. e-mail with the deadline and the keyword "donation receipt" in the subject line.
How are the donations used?
We use the donations for our aid projects. With monetary donations, we purchase items such as medicine and medical equipment. We often receive discounts from manufacturers and retailers. We can only acquire life-saving equipment like fire trucks, ambulances, and generators thanks to your donations. Among the aid projects and at the news We continuously publish reports on the use of the donations.
How can I donate while shopping?
Donate when paying with PayPal
With every PayPal payment, you have the option to donate one euro to a charitable organization. There are no transaction fees for these one-euro donations. Here's how to select Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin as your preferred charity:
1. Open our donation page on PayPal
2. Click on the small heart icon
Donate for free with WeCanHelp while you shop
WeCanHelp partners with more than 30,000 online shops and donates 90 percent of its commissions. This allows you to donate at no cost to yourself. Simply visit [website address]. our page at WeCanHelp and from there go to the online shop of their choice.
How can I organize an online fundraising campaign?
PayPal fundraising campaign
To start a fundraising campaign on PayPal, please visit our Donation page at PayPal and click on the "Start fundraising campaign" button there.
Betterplace fundraising campaign
You can also place a bet at Betterplace.org. Collection campaign to our advantage. When creating, you choose its our projects Start the fundraising campaign. Then, send the link to your friends and acquaintances. They can see who has donated and how much has been raised. Donors will also receive a donation receipt from Betterplace. Once the campaign is complete, you can transfer the total amount to our project.