About the OKF
We strengthen civil society, democracy and participation in the digital age.
The Open Knowledge Foundation Germany e. V. is a non-profit organisation based in Berlin. We develop tools, organise educational programmes, maintain communities, initiate campaigns and contribute our expertise to political processes. Our projects promote transparency, openness and technological sovereignty. We have a volunteer board and a full-time team.
We work in strong alliances with volunteers, activists, educational initiatives and administrations. We are connected to like-minded organisations, including the international Open Knowledge Network. Our Code of Conduct applies to everyone who participates in our work.
Funding
Since our foundation in 2011, we have been financed mainly through projects. These are supported by various funding providers. In addition, we receive donations and, to a lesser extent, economic income. Our annual reports provide a detailed breakdown of our association’s finances for each year. Annual balance sheets and audit reports can be found under Transparency.
Annual reports
Our annual reports contain detailed information on the development of our organisation and our projects. As of 2017, our annual report is based on the Social Reporting Standard.
Annual Report 2024
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2024 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2023
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2023 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2022
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2022 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2021
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2021 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2020
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2020 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2019
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2018 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end. This is the first online/non-PDF version of our annual report.
Annual Report 2018
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2018 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end. This is the first online/non-PDF version of our annual report.
Annual Report 2017
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2017 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2016
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2016 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2015
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2015 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2014
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2014 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2013
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2013 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2012
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2012 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Annual Report 2011
In addition to funding information and program activities from the 2011 financial year, the annual report describes the challenges for an open and just society in Germany as well as the contribution we would like to make to this end.
Documents
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Statutes
Our nonprofit status is based on our statutes. It has been adopted at the 2011 General Meeting and amended in 2024.
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Notice of Exemption
The notice of exemption by the Berlin Court confirms our nonprofit status.
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Balance Sheet
For a complete list of balance sheets and income statements since our founding, see transparency.
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Audit Reports
For the full list of audits since their launch in 2018, see transparency.