Transparency

The VFBB - Verein zur Förderung der Behandlung Brandverletzter e.V., based in Munich, is independent of political parties, governments, and economic interest groups. We are financed through donations, membership fees, bequests, foundations, and fines, and have been continuously recognized as a non-profit organization worthy of special support since our founding in 1983.

Adherence to ethical standards, as well as thrift and efficiency, are top priorities in the use of the funds entrusted to us. Due to the associated costs, the VFBB has not yet applied for the donation seal of the German Central Institute for Social Issues (DZI).

Transparency is important to us. That's why we have joined Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft, whose requirements we meet.

We commit to making the following ten pieces of information publicly available and keeping them up to date:

1 Name, Registered Office, Address and Year of Establishment of our Organization

Name: VFBB - Verein zur Förderung der Behandlung Brandverletzter e.V.
Registered Office: Munich
Address: Meistersingerstr. 37, 81927 München
Email: info@vfbbmuenchen-brandverletzungen.de
Telefone: (+49) 089/46147610

2 Year of Foundation

1983

3 Statutes and Objectives

Our current statutes (as of February 2024)
Our Goals

The purpose of the association is to promote and support the treatment of indigent or underage burn victims, particularly those from impoverished regions and crisis areas, in a variety of ways. This is achieved primarily through the following measures:

Supporting severely burned children by covering their hospital and treatment costs.
Promoting research and intensifying the exchange of experience regarding the latest treatment methods and rehabilitation, as well as implementing these findings.
Informing the public about advances in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of skin and burn injuries.

4 Tax Benefits / Non-Profit Status

The VFBB is a registered association (registered association number: VR 11543 at the Munich Local Court) and has been continuously recognized as a non-profit organization and particularly worthy of support since its founding due to its promotion of public health as well as general and vocational education. According to the most recent exemption certificate issued by the Munich Tax Office for Corporations, tax number 143/223/81175, dated September 18, 2024, we are exempt from corporation tax for the years 2021 to 2023 pursuant to Section 5 Paragraph 1 No. 9 of the Corporation Tax Act and from trade tax pursuant to Section 3 No. 6 of the Trade Tax Act. Exemption certificates are issued retroactively every three years. Donations and membership fees are tax-deductible for VFBB supporters. We issue a donation receipt upon request for all contributions received.

5 Name of the Key Decision-Makers

1. Board: Prof. Dr. med. P. Niclas Broer, FACS, FEBOPRAS, MHBA
2. Board: Dr. Steven von Gernet
3. Board: Magdalena Koch/Treasurer

6 Report on the Activities of our Organization

The VFBB regularly and comprehensively reports on its activities on its website, in press articles, and in its annual reports.
Activity Report 2024

7 Personnel Structure (as of 2024)

Our work is carried out entirely by volunteers. In 2024, only one volunteer received an expense allowance.

8 Origin of the Funds

The VFBB is primarily financed through donations and membership fees. A complete breakdown of the sources of income in 2024 can be found in our current 2024 activity report.

Use of Funds: In 2024, 89.8% of every euro spent was used for projects. 1.4% of expenditures went toward general public relations and advertising (website, flyers). Administrative and donor relations costs are kept as low as possible: in 2024, these amounted to 1.2 and 7.6 cents, respectively, per euro spent. A breakdown of expenditure categories for 2024 can be found in our 2024 annual report.

9 Corporate Ties with Third Parties

The VFBB is independent and not legally affiliated with any other organization. The association is a partner of the Klinik für Plastische, Rekonstruktive Hand- und Verbrennungschirurgie at Munich Clinic Bogenhausen and the Center for Zentrum für Schwerbrandverletzte Kinder at the Department of Pediatric Surgery at Munich Clinic Schwabing.

We also work closely with Friedensdorf International to ensure optimal long-term care for burned children.

10 Legal or Natural Persons whose Annual Donation Exceeds 10% of our total Annual Revenue

In 2024, the VFBB received only one donation from Sternstunden e.V. that exceeded 10% of its total annual revenue.