Transparent Civil Society Initiative
In Germany, there are no uniform disclosure requirements for civil society organizations. In 2010, on the initiative of Transparency International Deutschland e.V., numerous stakeholders from civil society and academia defined ten basic points that every civil society organization should make accessible to the public. These include the articles of association, the names of key decision-makers and information on the source of funds, use of funds and personnel structure.
So far, 1998 organizations have joined the initiative (as of June 2025) with the aim of making their own work transparent for the public and for donors, thereby strengthening trust and credibility.
Self-commitment
FinnDomingo e.V. has joined the Transparent Civil Society Initiative and provides the following information on this website in accordance with the voluntary commitment:
- FinnDomingo: Projekte für verantwortungsvolle Tierhaltung e.V. [Projects for Responsible Animal Husbandry] was founded in 2018 and is based in Wittlich, Germany.
- Contact persons
- Bylaws and mission
- Information on tax concessions: FinnDomingo e.V. is exempt from corporation tax due to the promotion of development cooperation according to the notice of exemption (StNr. 43/657/23018) of the Wittlich tax office dated July 20, 2023 in accordance with § 5 para. 1 no. 9 KStG and in accordance with § 3 no. 6 GewStG from trade tax. (in German)
- Name and function of key decision-makers:
Alexander Stähr (Chairman, project support, social media, focus: politics) / Theresia Egle (Deputy Chairwoman, member support, sponsorships, focus: charity) /Ellen Stähr, DVM (Treasurer, fundraising, project acquisition, voluntary service, focus: veterinary medicine, One Health) / Kristin Lorenz (Director Regional Office Chile, “Chilean Animal Protection Association” network, focus: education, lobbying and networking) - Activity report: Board report 2024 incl. outlook for 2025 and report on project coordination (in German)
- Personnel structure: FinnDomingo e.V. does not employ any staff. The Executive Board works on a voluntary basis without any remuneration. The Director Regional Office Chile also works on honorary basis; in 2025, she will receive the legally permissible honorary allowance of €840 per year in accordance with the resolution of the General Assembly. Travel expenses are reimbursed.
- Information on the source of funds (in German)
- Information on the use of funds (in German)
- Corporate affiliation with third parties: Although FinnDomingo e.V. works with various partners, mostly non-profit organizations, on individual projects; it is not affiliated with third parties under company law in any way.
- Names of persons whose annual donations account for more than 10% of the total annual budget: All donations of € 100 or more are listed on page 11 of the 2024/2025 financial report (see source and use of funds).
