Spendenbescheinigung: Ukraine-Hilfe-FAQ zu Spenden & Steuern

Yes, Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin eV is recognized as a non-profit organization by the tax office and regularly receives a Exemption certificate. Wenn Sie an uns spenden, erhalten Sie auf Wunsch eine Spendenbescheinigung. Ukraine-Hilfe-Spenden können Sie lückenlos von der Steuer absetzen.

Donations from 24.02.2022 to 31.12.2026 (Simplified proof)
Due to a special regulation by the Ministry of Finance, your bank statement or transfer receipt is sufficient as proof for the tax office during this period – regardless of the amount. Further information on simplified donation receipts.

Donations accepted up to and including February 23, 2022
For amounts up to €300, the tax office also accepts the transfer receipt or bank statement as sufficient proof (Detailed informationFor donations over €300, an official donation receipt is required.

Do you require an explicit certificate?
Spendenbescheinigung Ukraine: Sollten Sie dennoch eine offizielle Spendenbescheinigung benötigen (z. B. als Unternehmen mit Frist), Write us an email Please send your donation receipt with the subject line "Donation Receipt". Please include your first name, last name, address, donation date, amount, and payment method (e.g., bank transfer, PayPal). You will receive your receipt in time for your tax return.

Ja, auch für Sachspenden erstellen wir auf Wunsch eine offizielle Spendenbescheinigung. Ukraine-Hilfe-Sachspenden sind steuerlich absetzbar, sofern Sie uns einen Nachweis über den Marktwert vorlegen. Schreiben Sie uns vorab einfach eine Nachricht mit dem Betreff Spendenbescheinigung. Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin prüft Ihre Anforderung umgehend und stellt die Zuwendungsbestätigung für Ihre Unterlagen aus.

Ja, Sie können dem Verein als aktives Mitglied beitreten und die Vereinsarbeit mitgestalten oder uns als Fördermitglied unterstützen. Sowohl Mitgliedsbeiträge als auch regelmäßige Spenden an unseren gemeinnützigen Verein lassen sich steuerlich absetzen. Alle Beiträge fließen direkt in unsere ehrenamtlich organisierten Hilfsprojekte. Jetzt aktives Mitglied oder Fördermitglied werden!

You can transfer directly to our account or set up a standing order:

Recipient: Ukraine Aid Berlin eV.
IBAN: DE24 8306 5408 0004 8722 15
BIC: GENODEF1SLR
Bank: German Skat Bank

Alternatively, you can go online via Donate via PayPal or our projects on Betterplace support.

When paying with PayPal:
When paying with PayPal, you can donate €1 without transaction fees. Simply select us as your preferred donation organization:
1. Open our donation page on PayPal
2. Click the small heart symbol.

Free via WeCanHelp:
WeCanHelp partners with over 30,000 online shops and donates 90 percent of its commissions. Simply visit our page at WeCanHelp and shop from there as usual.

PayPal fundraising campaign: Visit our Donation page at PayPal and click the "Start fundraising campaign" button.

Betterplace fundraising campaign: Create a profile on Betterplace.org Collection campaign to our advantage and choose one our projects Once completed, the sum will be transferred to the project, and all donors will automatically receive a certificate from Betterplace.

A large portion of the donated funds goes directly towards the procurement of medicine, medical equipment (often at discounted prices), life-saving equipment such as fire trucks, ambulances, generators, and personal protective equipment. We also specifically fund relief supplies and children's aid projects. In accordance with our bylaws, any surplus funds are added to our reserves to ensure we can respond quickly to unforeseen situations.

We have voluntarily joined the Transparent Civil Society initiative. We publish all income and expenses annually in our [report/document/etc.]. Transparency report. You can find ongoing reports about our work under the following: aid projects as in the news.

No. At Ukraine Aid Berlin, everyone involved works on a voluntary basis. Therefore, your donation is not reduced by expensive administrative costs, but goes directly to the aid projects and people in Ukraine.