Issy Geshen Lamont Home
To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.
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To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.
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To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIssy Geshen Lamont Home is a registered health nonprofit based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for health charities in South Africa.
Issy Geshen Lamont Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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 health charities in South Africa is 52/100.
Issy Geshen Lamont Home is located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Issy Geshen Lamont Home is classified as a Health organization, registered in South Africa.
Issy Geshen Lamont Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). 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.
To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people. Issy Geshen Lamont Home is classified as a health organization registered in South Africa.
Among health charities registered in South Africa: Issy Geshen Lamont Home's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is below the peer average of 52/100.
Issy Geshen Lamont Home is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ISSY GESHEN LAMONT HOME is registered in South Africa. 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.
ISSY GESHEN LAMONT HOME is registered in South Africa. 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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Issy Geshen Lamont Home Marks Human Rights Month and Social Workers' Day by Honouring the Dignity of Older Persons - Media Update
Issy Geshen Lamont Home Celebrates 65 Years of Dignity, Care and Community Impact - Good Things Guy
Issy Geshen Lamont Home Celebrates 65 Years of Dignity, Care and Community Impact - Good Things Guy
Old-Age Home Sees Drop In Food Donations, Rallies Community for Support - Good Things Guy
Old Aged Home for Vulnerable Elderly Gets Much-Needed Makeover - Good Things Guy
Elderly at Issy Geshen Home knit toys for underprivileged children - Rising Sun Newspapers
Restoring Dignity to the Elderly Remains Top Priority in Lamontville Township - Good Things Guy
Old Aged Home Aims to Restore Dignity to Township Elderly - Good Things Guy
KZN unrest: Old age homes running out of food - GroundUp
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Quick facts about Issy Geshen Lamont Home
- What is Issy Geshen Lamont Home?
- Issy Geshen Lamont Home is a health nonprofit organization based in Durban, South Africa. To provide care, and to promote the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of vulnerable elderly people.
- Where is Issy Geshen Lamont Home located?
- Headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
- Is Issy Geshen Lamont Home trustworthy?
- Issy Geshen Lamont Home has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 Issy Geshen Lamont Home's website?
- http://www.issygeshen.co.za
- Are donations to Issy Geshen Lamont Home tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa 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.