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The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia was established to support research but also to address sustainable development throughout arid lands. The DRFN tackles issues ranging from water to energy to land from a human and a basic biophysical perspective, as well as undertaking awareness and capacity building necessary to support this approach.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDesert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-desert-research-foundation-of-namibia-drfn. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. 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 54 ('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 environment charities in Namibia is 55/100.
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Namibia.
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia was established to support research but also to address sustainable development throughout arid lands. The DRFN tackles issues ranging from water to energy to land from a human and a basic biophysical perspective, as well as undertaking awareness and capacity building necessary to support this approach. Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is classified as a environment organization registered in Namibia.
Among environment charities registered in Namibia: Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54/100 is in line with the peer average of 55/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is registered 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.
Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is registered 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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Quick facts about Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)
- What is Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)?
- Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Desert Research Foundation of Namibia was established to support research but also to address sustainable development throughout arid lands. The DRFN tackles issues ranging from water to energy to land from a human and a basic biophysical perspective, as well as undertaking awareness and capacity building necessary to support this approach.
- Who leads Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)?
- Ann van Wyk.
- Where is Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Is Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) trustworthy?
- Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 54 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 Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)'s registration number?
- Registration: NA-CIVIC264-desert-research-foundation-of-namibia-drfn (Namibia).
- What is Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN)'s website?
- https://www.drfn.org.na/
- Are donations to Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN) 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.