Baptist Convention Sierra Leone
National body of Baptist churches in Sierra Leone, affiliated with the global Baptist World Alliance
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The Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is the national fellowship of Baptist churches in Freetown and across the country, affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance - a global movement of over 51 million Baptists in 130 countries unified by a shared faith in Jesus Christ.
Mission
To strengthen and unite Baptist churches in Sierra Leone while sharing the Gospel and serving communities in alignment with the global Baptist World Alliance.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Baptist Convention of Sierra Leone was formed in 1974 by delegates from Baptist churches and is affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar religion in Sierra LeoneConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Baptist Convention Sierra Leone has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
- Its integrity score of 43 is below most of the 469 charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures. Explore Sierra Leone data
- disclosed leadership
- a contact email
- financial records
- a website (present for 39% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBaptist Convention Sierra Leone is a religion nonprofit based in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Baptist Convention Sierra Leone has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 43 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in Sierra Leone is 46/100.
Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is classified as a Religion organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sierra Leone nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is the national fellowship of Baptist churches in Freetown and across the country, affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance - a global movement of over 51 million Baptists in 130 countries unified by a shared faith in Jesus Christ. Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is a religion organization based in Sierra Leone.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is listed in Sierra Leone. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is listed in Sierra Leone. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about Baptist Convention Sierra Leone
- What is Baptist Convention Sierra Leone?
- Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is a religion nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The Baptist Convention Sierra Leone is the national fellowship of Baptist churches in Freetown and across the country, affiliated with the Baptist World Alliance - a global movement of over 51 million Baptists in 130 countries unified by a shared faith in Jesus Christ.
- Who leads Baptist Convention Sierra Leone?
- Rev. Dr. Joseph Samuel Fornah.
- Where is Baptist Convention Sierra Leone located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.
- Is Baptist Convention Sierra Leone trustworthy?
- Baptist Convention Sierra Leone has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- Are donations to Baptist Convention Sierra Leone tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.