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50
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
50/100 · methodology

About Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation

Die Stiftung ist nicht gewinnorientiert. Die Stiftung hat zum Zweck, der operative Arm eines globalen Systems zur Identifikation von Rechtspersonen zu sein. Auf nicht gewinnorientierter Basis soll sie die Einführung einer weltweit anwendbaren Identifikation der Rechtsperson (Legal Entity Identifier - "LEI") in Form eines Referenzcodes unterstützen, der an Finanzgeschäften beteiligte Rechtspersonen eindeutig identifiziert. Die Stiftung soll so dazu beitragen, zahlreiche Ziele im Hinblick auf die Stabilität des Finanzsektors zu erreichen, wie besseres Risikomanagement, bessere Einschätzung von Risiken auf Mikro- und Makroebene, Erleichterung einer geordneten Abwicklung, Begrenzung von Marktmissbräuchen und Finanzbetrug, generell höhere Qualität und Genauigkeit von Finanzdaten. Darüber hinaus sollen die Zwecke erfüllt werden, die in der Regulatory Oversight Committee-Charta vom 5. November 2012 und im von der G20 genehmigten …

Founded
Headquarters
Basel, BS
Foundation type
Stiftung

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere.Browse all SDG 1 charities → SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.Browse all SDG 10 charities →

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
Peer average: 57

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ESA / Zefix status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any social services charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 16,783 social services charities in Switzerland it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Basel, BS, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its registration number is CHE200595965. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 50/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation's official registration number is CHE200595965, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 social services charities in Switzerland is 57/100.

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is located in Basel, BS, Switzerland. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Stiftung.

According to GiveRadar's records, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.

Die Stiftung ist nicht gewinnorientiert. Die Stiftung hat zum Zweck, der operative Arm eines globalen Systems zur Identifikation von Rechtspersonen zu sein. Auf nicht gewinnorientierter Basis soll sie die Einführung einer weltweit anwendbaren Identifikation der Rechtsperson (Legal Entity Identifier - "LEI") in Form eines Referenzcodes unterstützen, der an Finanzgeschäften beteiligte Rechtspersonen eindeutig identifiziert. Die Stiftung soll so dazu beitragen, zahlreiche Ziele im Hinblick auf die Stabilität des Finanzsektors zu erreichen, wie besseres Risikomanagement, bessere Einschätzung von Risiken auf Mikro- und Makroebene, Erleichterung einer geordneten Abwicklung, Begrenzung von Marktmissbräuchen und Finanzbetrug, generell höhere Qualität und Genauigkeit von Finanzdaten. Darüber hinaus sollen die Zwecke erfüllt werden, die in der Regulatory Oversight Committee-Charta... Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 2014.

Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Switzerland

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services this charity 16,783
Community Development 12,499
Education 260
Health 125
Arts & Culture 107
Environment 82
Science & Technology 75
International 68
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Most common causes in Switzerland

Causes charities work on most.

Disability 1,501
Mission Work 988
Eldercare & Aging 493
HIV/AIDS 349
Animal Welfare 346
Addiction Recovery 324
Cancer 261
Poverty 259
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2014
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation

What is Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation?
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation is a social services stiftung based in Basel, Switzerland. Die Stiftung ist nicht gewinnorientiert. Die Stiftung hat zum Zweck, der operative Arm eines globalen Systems zur Identifikation von Rechtspersonen zu sein. Auf nicht gewinnorientierter Basis soll sie die Einführung einer weltweit anwendbaren Identifikation der Rechtsperson (Legal Entity Identifier - "LEI") in Form eines Referenzcodes unterstützen, der an Finanzgeschäften beteiligte Rechtspersonen eindeutig identifiziert. Die Stiftung soll so dazu beitragen, zahlreiche Ziele im Hinblick auf die Stabilität des Finanzsektors zu erreichen, wie besseres Risikomanagement, bessere Einschätzung von Risiken auf Mikro- und Makroebene, Erleichterung einer geordneten Abwicklung, Begrenzung von Marktmissbräuchen und Finanzbetrug, generell höhere Qualität und Genauigkeit von Finanzdaten. Darüber hinaus sollen die Zwecke erfüllt werden, die in der Regulatory Oversight Committee-Charta vom 5. November 2012 und im von der G20 genehmigten Bericht "A Global Legal Entity Identifier for Financial Markets" des Financial Stability Board vom 8. Juni 2012 festgehalten sind.
When was Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation founded?
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation was founded in 2014.
Where is Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation located?
Headquartered in Basel, BS, Switzerland.
Is Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation trustworthy?
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation's registration number?
Registration: CHE200595965 (Switzerland).
What is Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation's website?
https://www.gleif.org/
Are donations to Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.