Representative of German Business
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What it says it does
The Representative of German Business mission is to support, promote and maximize trade and investment relationships between the Federal Republic of Germany and the U.S.A.
- Income
- $3.4 million
- Spending
- $3.2 million
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 2
- Highest pay
- $774,409, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- As part of Representative of German Business (RGB) services in establishing business presence in the US, RGB offers consulting services. These services include a wide range of integrative options, from detailed market studies to business correspondence services to potential partners. RGB customizes its' services according to each client's needs so that it is able to offer the best business partner referrals. Furthermore, RGB coordinates incentive programs to facilitate companies in exporting to the US. Consulting services include: market studies; office representations; individual business partner arrangement; US market development and VHP USA.
- With its innovation centers in Silicon Valley, Seattle, Los Angeles and Phoenix, the western United States is one of the most important business locations in the world. Especially Silicon Valley is the driving force behind digitalization. Future trends and potential risk can be identified here, and you can easily get in touch with important technologies and business partners. The Innovation Solutions Team of the Representative of German Business (RGB) is building a bridge to the western United States and Silicon Valley. With the help of an established network of industry, technology, and innovation experts, the RGB supports German companies to master challenges of digitalization. This equips German companies with a decisive competitive advantage.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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