Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust
To sustainably conserve chimpanzees in their natural habitats and provide optimum captive care to those that can not survive in the wild
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To sustainably conserve chimpanzees in their natural habitats and provide optimum captive care to those that can not survive in the wild
Mission
To sustainably conserve chimpanzees in their natural habitats and provide optimum captive care to those that can not survive in the wild
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GiveRadar's verified records show Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust with a partial profile.
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Uganda GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Entebbe, Uganda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Uganda. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Uganda is 33/100.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is located in Entebbe, Uganda. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years. Its registered address is 1 Bank Close.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in Uganda.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is a registered nonprofit in Uganda. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
To sustainably conserve chimpanzees in their natural habitats and provide optimum captive care to those that can not survive in the wild Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in Uganda. The organization was founded in 1998.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Uganda under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is registered in Uganda. 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.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is registered in Uganda. 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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Latest news
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Ruparelia Foundation donates UGX 50 million to chimpanzee conservation, adopts baby chimp named ‘RR’ in tribute to Rajiv - PML Daily
World Chimpanzee day: Ugandans urged to protect natural habitats - Daily Monitor
Ngamba Chimpanzee Trust receives donation worth Shs1.3 million - Daily Monitor
Uganda: Chimpanzee Trust Gets Support From Ruparelia Foundation - allAfrica.com
Uganda: World Chimpanzee Day - Ugandans Urged to Protect Natural Habitats - allAfrica.com
Chimpanzees overcome the tragedy of the commons with dominance - Nature
The Plight of Chimpanzees (and Others) - PBS SoCal
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1998
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust
- What is Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust?
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Entebbe, Uganda. To sustainably conserve chimpanzees in their natural habitats and provide optimum captive care to those that can not survive in the wild
- When was Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust founded?
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust was founded in 1998.
- Where is Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust located?
- Headquartered in Entebbe, Uganda.
- Is Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust trustworthy?
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust's website?
- https://ngambaisland.org
- Are donations to Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Uganda 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.