International Fund for Animal Welfare
Rescuing and protecting animals around the world
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Visit www.ifaw.orgAbout International Fund for Animal Welfare
The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to rescue and protect animals globally, with a regional presence in Dubai. Its work spans rescuing individual animals, safeguarding wider populations, and preserving the habitats on which they depend. The organization combines hands-on field projects with advocacy aimed at improving animal welfare in policy and legislation. It bases its conservation decisions on sound science, ecological sustainability, and the ethical treatment of animals as sentient beings.
Mission
To rescue and protect animals across the world, working toward a future in which animals are respected and protected through effective, science-based solutions.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) was founded in 1969, initially to oppose the commercial seal hunt in Canada, and has since grown into a global animal-welfare and conservation organization working in more than 40 countries.
How it stacks up against peers
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- Established in 1969, it is among the oldest education charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
- GiveRadar's profile for International Fund for Animal Welfare draws on its contact details, in line with the typical education charities in the UAE it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInternational Fund for Animal Welfare is an education nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 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.
International Fund for Animal Welfare 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 education charities in UAE is 37/100.
International Fund for Animal Welfare is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.
International Fund for Animal Welfare is classified as an Education organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
International Fund for Animal Welfare is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. 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.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to rescue and protect animals globally, with a regional presence in Dubai. Its work spans rescuing individual animals, safeguarding wider populations, and preserving the habitats on which they depend. The organization combines hands-on field projects with advocacy aimed at improving animal welfare in policy and legislation. It bases its conservation decisions on sound science, ecological sustainability, and the ethical treatment of animals as sentient beings. International Fund for Animal Welfare is an education organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 1969.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
International Fund for Animal Welfare is listed in United Arab Emirates. 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.
International Fund for Animal Welfare is listed in United Arab Emirates. 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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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 · 1969
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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
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Quick facts about International Fund for Animal Welfare
- What is International Fund for Animal Welfare?
- International Fund for Animal Welfare is a education non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. The International Fund for Animal Welfare works to rescue and protect animals globally, with a regional presence in Dubai. Its work spans rescuing individual animals, safeguarding wider populations, and preserving the habitats on which they depend. The organization combines hands-on field projects with advocacy aimed at improving animal welfare in policy and legislation. It bases its conservation decisions on sound science, ecological sustainability, and the ethical treatment of animals as sentient beings.
- When was International Fund for Animal Welfare founded?
- International Fund for Animal Welfare was founded in 1969.
- Where is International Fund for Animal Welfare located?
- Headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The charity operates in 11 countries.
- Is International Fund for Animal Welfare trustworthy?
- International Fund for Animal Welfare 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 International Fund for Animal Welfare's website?
- http://www.ifaw.org/
- Are donations to International Fund for Animal Welfare tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE 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.