Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
Cheetah research, education, and conservation in Namibia
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The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is an international not-for-profit organization registered in Namibia and several other countries, with its International Research, Conservation and Education Center based near Otjiwarongo. Its work follows three tiers of research, education, and conservation, aiming to help cheetahs flourish in co-existence with people and the environment. The Center is open to the public daily and offers educational activities, school group programmes, a Cheetah Museum, and training for Namibian and foreign university students. CCF also runs school outreach and farmer training programmes, and since 1994 more than 300,000 students have taken part in its outreach.
To work with all stakeholders so that cheetahs and their ecosystems flourish in co-existence with people, guided by research, education, and conservation.
Founded in 1990 by conservation biologist Laurie Marker, the year Namibia gained independence. Its International Research, Conservation and Education Centre is located near Otjiwarongo in north-central Namibia.
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- Established in 1990, it predates 80% of the charities in Namibia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Namibia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Namibia data
- Its integrity score of 44 is below most of the 133 charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Namibia data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is listed in Namibia. 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.
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is listed in Namibia. 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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#99 of 133 charities in Namibia on integrity score
44/100 puts it in the top 75% of the cohort, tied with 17 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 5 similar animal welfare charities in Namibia.
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Frequently asked questions about Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is an animal welfare nonprofit based in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is an international not-for-profit organization registered in Namibia and several other countries, with its International Research, Conservation and Education Center based near Otjiwarongo. Its work follows three tiers of research, education, and conservation, aiming to help cheetahs flourish in co-existence with people and the environment. The Center is open to the public daily and offers educational activities, school group programmes, a Cheetah Museum, and training for Namibian and foreign university students. CCF also runs school outreach and farmer training programmes, and since 1994 more than 300,000 students have taken part in its outreach. Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is an animal welfare organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1990.
Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is located in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
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Quick facts about Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
- What is Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)?
- Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Otjiwarongo, Namibia. The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is an international not-for-profit organization registered in Namibia and several other countries, with its International Research, Conservation and Education Center based near Otjiwarongo. Its work follows three tiers of research, education, and conservation, aiming to help cheetahs flourish in co-existence with people and the environment. The Center is open to the public daily and offers educational activities, school group programmes, a Cheetah Museum, and training for Namibian and foreign university students. CCF also runs school outreach and farmer training programmes, and since 1994 more than 300,000 students have taken part in its outreach.
- When was Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) founded?
- Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) was founded in 1990.
- Where is Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) located?
- Headquartered in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa, Namibia. The charity operates in 6 countries.
- Is Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) trustworthy?
- Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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.
- What is Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)'s website?
- http://www.cheetah.org
- Are donations to Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia 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.