{"id":18671,"date":"2023-01-28T12:40:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T11:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/?page_id=18671"},"modified":"2026-10-14T18:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T16:13:47","slug":"spendenbescheinigung-ukraine-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/en\/spende\/spendenbescheinigung-ukraine-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Donation receipt Ukraine &amp; FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:2.5rem;padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:1rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4ce2a1d0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-bottom:2.5rem\">Donation receipt: Ukraine Aid FAQ on donations &amp; taxes<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4ce2a1d0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-bottom:1rem\">Here we answer frequently asked questions about your donation receipt. Donations to Ukraine Relief are tax-deductible. You can find everything you need to know about documentation, exemption certificates, and donation options in our FAQs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/spende\/\">Donate now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241019-Moebelspende-Sparkasse-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ehrenamtliche der Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin verladen von der Berliner Sparkasse gespendete M\u00f6bel in einen LKW. Wichtige FAQ zur Spendenbescheinigung Ukraine.\" style=\"border-radius:20px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241019-Moebelspende-Sparkasse-3.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241019-Moebelspende-Sparkasse-3-595x446.jpg 595w, https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241019-Moebelspende-Sparkasse-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/241019-Moebelspende-Sparkasse-3-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" style=\"padding-right:1rem;padding-left:1rem\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h4>On this page<\/h4><nav><ol><li><a href=\"#gemeinnutzigkeit-steuern\">Non-profit status &amp; taxes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#spendenmoglichkeiten\">Donation options<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#mittelverwendung-transparenz\">Use of funds &amp; transparency<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cc9cee47 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\">\n<h2 id=\"gemeinnutzigkeit-steuern\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Non-profit status &amp; taxes<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791707857483\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is Ukraine Aid Berlin a non-profit organization?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin eV is recognized as a non-profit organization by the tax office and regularly receives a <a href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/251229-UHB-Freistellungsbescheid-2024.pdf\">Exemption certificate<\/a>. If you donate to us, you will receive a donation receipt upon request. Donations to Ukraine relief efforts are fully tax-deductible.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791708259319\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Donation receipt for Ukraine: Will I receive proof for the tax office?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p><strong>Donations from 24.02.2022 to 31.12.2026 (Simplified proof)<\/strong><br \/>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 \u2013 regardless of the amount. <a href=\"https:\/\/winheller.com\/blog\/steuerliche-sonderregelungen-ukraine-verlaengert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Further information on simplified donation receipts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Donations accepted up to and including February 23, 2022<\/strong><br \/>For amounts up to \u20ac300, the tax office also accepts the transfer receipt or bank statement as sufficient proof (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.haufe.de\/finance\/haufe-finance-office-premium\/spenden-in-der-privaten-einkommensteuererklaerung-232-vereinfachter-spendennachweis_idesk_PI20354_HI7249870.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Detailed information<\/a>For donations over \u20ac300, an official donation receipt is required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you require an explicit certificate?<\/strong><br \/>Donation receipt Ukraine: Should you nevertheless require an official donation receipt (e.g., as a company with a deadline), <a href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/kontakt\/\">Write us an email<\/a> Please send your donation receipt with the subject line &quot;Donation Receipt&quot;. 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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791731739803\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Is a donation receipt also available for donations in kind?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, we also issue official donation receipts for in-kind donations upon request. In-kind donations to Ukraine Relief are tax-deductible, provided you supply us with proof of the market value. Simply send us a message beforehand. <a href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/kontakt\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"78\">Message with the subject &quot;Donation Receipt&quot;<\/a>. Ukraine-Hilfe Berlin will review your request immediately and issue the donation confirmation for your records.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791732601376\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Will I receive a donation receipt for membership fees?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>Yes, you can join the association as an active member and help shape its work, or support us as a sponsoring member. Both membership fees and regular donations to our non-profit organization are tax-deductible. All contributions go directly to our volunteer-run aid projects. <a href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/ueber-uns\/mitglied-werden\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"21735\">Become an active or supporting member now!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:2rem\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\">\n<h2 id=\"spendenmoglichkeiten\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Donation options<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791708365051\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How can I donate directly?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>You can transfer directly to our account or set up a standing order:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipient:<\/strong> Ukraine Aid Berlin eV.<br \/><strong>IBAN:<\/strong> DE24 8306 5408 0004 8722 15<br \/><strong>BIC:<\/strong> GENODEF1SLR<br \/><strong>Bank:<\/strong> German Skat Bank<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can go online via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=G8BMKLDX79AKW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donate via PayPal<\/a> or our projects on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterplace.org\/de\/organisations\/50670-ukraine-hilfe-berlin-e-v\/projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Betterplace<\/a> support.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791708406212\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How can I donate while shopping?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p><strong>When paying with PayPal:<\/strong><br \/>When paying with PayPal, you can donate \u20ac1 without transaction fees. Simply select us as your preferred donation organization:<br \/>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/fundraiser\/charity\/4219924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open our donation page on PayPal<\/a><br \/>2. Click the small heart symbol.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free via WeCanHelp:<\/strong><br \/>WeCanHelp partners with over 30,000 online shops and donates 90 percent of its commissions. Simply visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wecanhelp.de\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our page at WeCanHelp<\/a> and shop from there as usual.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791708472181\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How can I organize an online fundraising campaign?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p><strong>PayPal fundraising campaign:<\/strong> Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/fundraiser\/charity\/4219924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donation page at PayPal<\/a> and click the &quot;Start fundraising campaign&quot; button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterplace fundraising campaign:<\/strong> Create a profile on Betterplace.org <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterplace.org\/c\/spenden-sammeln\/als-privatperson\/geburtstag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collection campaign<\/a> to our advantage and choose one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.betterplace.org\/de\/organisations\/50670-ukraine-hilfe-berlin-e-v\/projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our projects<\/a> Once completed, the sum will be transferred to the project, and all donors will automatically receive a certificate from Betterplace.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:2rem\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\">\n<h2 id=\"mittelverwendung-transparenz\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:2rem;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">Use of funds &amp; transparency<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791708543353\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How are the donations used?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>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&#039;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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791708571323\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">How transparent is the club&#039;s operations?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>We have voluntarily joined the Transparent Civil Society initiative. We publish all income and expenses annually in our [report\/document\/etc.]. <a href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/transparenz\/\">Transparency report<\/a>. You can find ongoing reports about our work under the following: <a href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/hilfsprojekte\/\">aid projects<\/a> as in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ukraine-hilfe-berlin.de\/news\/\">news<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1791708586321\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\">Are there any administrative costs?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donation Receipt: Ukraine Aid FAQ on Donations &amp; Taxes Here we answer frequently asked questions about your donation receipt. Donations to Ukraine Aid are tax-deductible. 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