On November 7, 2019, the Förderverein Historische Warenhäuser Wertheim und Tietz in Stralsund e. V. received a notice from the Stralsund tax office pursuant to Section 60a (1) AO. This confirms that the association promotes art and culture, science and research as well as education and upbringing and that it is therefore a non-profit organization. As a result, the association is allowed to issue donation receipts for membership fees and donations for the next three years.