Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)
Graduate Women International (GWI), founded in 1919 as the International Federation of University (IFUW), is a worldwide, non-governmental organisation of women graduates. GWI advocates for women's rights, equality …
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Empowering women & girls through lifelong education
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Graduate Women International (GWI), founded in 1919 as the International Federation of University (IFUW), is a worldwide, non-governmental organisation of women graduates. GWI advocates for women's rights, equality and empowerment through access to quality secondary and tertiary education and training up to the highest levels. GWI's mission is to: Promote lifelong education for women and girls; Promote international cooperation, friendship, peace and respect for human rights for all, irrespective of their age, race, nationality, religion, political opinion, gender and sexual orientation or other status; Advocate for the advancement of the status of women and girls; and Encourage and enable women and girls to apply their knowledge and skills in leadership and decision-making in all forms of public and private life.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGraduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Versoix, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) 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 environment charities in Switzerland is 33/100.
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is located in Versoix, Switzerland. Its registered address is Chemin du Grand Montfleury, 48, Switzerland.
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Switzerland.
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among environment charities registered in Switzerland: Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 33/100.
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is in Switzerland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is registered in Switzerland. 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 Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)
- What is Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)?
- Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Versoix, Switzerland. Empowering women & girls through lifelong education
- Where is Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) located?
- Headquartered in Versoix, Switzerland. The charity operates in 42 countries.
- Is Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) trustworthy?
- Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) 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 Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women)'s website?
- http://www.graduatewomen.org/
- Are donations to Graduate Women International (GWI), (formerly International Federation of University Women) 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.