Korea Foundation for Women
The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more …
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The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future.
Mission
The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Korea Foundation for Women has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.
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- It has more complete contact information than 97% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 35 is below most of the 1,647 environment charities in South Korea GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore South Korea data
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 100% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKorea Foundation for Women is a registered environment nonprofit based in Seoul, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Korea Foundation for Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 South Korea is 60/100.
Korea Foundation for Women is located in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years. Its registered address is 5F, Korea Foundation for Women Bldg 13, Worldcupbuk-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, South Korea.
Korea Foundation for Women is classified as an Environment organization, registered in South Korea.
According to GiveRadar's records, Korea Foundation for Women is registered with the Korean NPO registry and overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. 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.
The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future. Korea Foundation for Women is classified as an environment organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2013.
Korea Foundation for Women is registered in South Korea. Donations to designated nonprofits in South Korea are tax-deductible. The standard deduction is 15% of donations up to 30% of income (or 100% for designated organizations). An additional 30% credit applies for donations exceeding 10 million won.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Korea, Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Korea Foundation for Women is registered in Korea, Republic of. 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.
Korea Foundation for Women is registered in Korea, Republic of. 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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Latest news
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6 articles found
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Korea women salvage short track pride with relay gold amid short-track medal drought - 네이트
‘Lee Chang-eun’ become 11th President of Daegu Chapter of the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association - 아세안익스프레스
‘Lee Chang-eun’ become 11th President of Daegu Chapter of the Korea Women Entrepreneurs Association - 아세안익스프레스
South Korea: Women-Only Subway Car Meets Strong Opposition - Global Voices
Korean Women's Leadership - Economy - 여성신문
Korean Women's Leadership - Human Rights(NGO) - 여성신문
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS)
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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 · 2013
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Financial dataNo 公益法人 annual return 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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Korea Foundation for Women
- What is Korea Foundation for Women?
- Korea Foundation for Women is a environment nonprofit organization based in Seoul, South Korea. The Korea Foundation for Women (KFW) took its first steps in December 1999 with a dream of a world where daughters live in equality and harmony. For more than two decades, the KFW has dedicated itself to support public interest activities working for a gender-equal society and inspiring underprivileged women to nurture hope and pursue their dreams. Furthermore, it strives to realize alternative ways of life based on caring communities and cultures of sharing. As Korea's first private public interest foundation for women, the passion of the Foundation to create 'hope for daughters' will continue long into the future.
- When was Korea Foundation for Women founded?
- Korea Foundation for Women was founded in 2013.
- Where is Korea Foundation for Women located?
- Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Korea Foundation for Women trustworthy?
- Korea Foundation for Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Korea Foundation for Women's website?
- https://womenfund.or.kr
- Are donations to Korea Foundation for Women tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Korea 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.