Dunk Grassroots
DUNK - Developing Unity, Nurturing Knowledge - is a youth-led, community-based NGO founded in 2010 in Nima, Accra. Operating in seven communities across Accra and Tamale, DUNK empowers …
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Mission
DUNK - Developing Unity, Nurturing Knowledge - is a youth-led, community-based NGO founded in 2010 in Nima, Accra. Operating in seven communities across Accra and Tamale, DUNK empowers young people through inclusive sports and education. Our programs use group sports as a tool to build self-esteem, social skills, and active lifestyles, while also equipping youth with entrepreneurial and life skills for long-term economic, emotional, and intellectual independence. DUNK's impact is driven by a dedicated Board of Directors, Executive and Management Team, local project officers, and passionate volunteers from Ghana and abroad. Grounded in the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Articles 28 & 31), the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and Ghana's National Youth Policy, we remain committed to building inclusive, resilient communities led by empowered youth. OUR MISSION To create safe and inclusive spaces to empower at-risk children and youth through play and education in underserved communities in Ghana. OUR VISION To nurture and empower communities in Ghana through sports, education, and development.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Dunk Grassroots has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in Ghana GiveRadar currently tracks. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDunk Grassroots is a registered education nonprofit based in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. It is registered with the Department of Social Welfare. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Dunk Grassroots has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 education charities in Ghana is 34/100.
Dunk Grassroots is located in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana. Its registered address is Cleland Road, Jametown.
Dunk Grassroots is classified as an Education organization, registered in Ghana.
According to GiveRadar's records, Dunk Grassroots is registered with the Department of Social Welfare and overseen by the Department of Social Welfare. 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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
DUNK GRASSROOTS is registered in Ghana. 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.
DUNK GRASSROOTS is registered in Ghana. 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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DUNK Grassroots embarks on a mission to end youth dissemination through the “DUNK IT UP” initiative - 3News
Urban Sports Festival 2025: DUNK & French Embassy power Ghana’s biggest urban sports event - GBC Ghana Online
DUNK Grassroots launches 'Boys for Change' project to combat SGBV - 3News
DUNK organisation keen on developing sports in Ghana - Ghana News Agency
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Ghana Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
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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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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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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 Dunk Grassroots
- What is Dunk Grassroots?
- Dunk Grassroots is a education nonprofit organization based in Accra, Ghana. we have moved to www.dunk-grassroots.org
- Where is Dunk Grassroots located?
- Headquartered in Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana.
- Is Dunk Grassroots trustworthy?
- Dunk Grassroots has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Dunk Grassroots's website?
- http://www.dunkgrassroots.org
- Are donations to Dunk Grassroots tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Ghana 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.