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.
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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.
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· 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 60/100 for environment charities in South Korea.
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 a Environment organization, registered in South Korea.
Korea Foundation for Women has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
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 a environment organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among environment charities registered in South Korea: Korea Foundation for Women's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is below the peer average of 60/100.
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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NeutralKorea women salvage short track pride with relay gold amid short-track medal drought - 네이트
WiN Korea “차세대 원자력 리더들과 소통 앞장” - 인사이트N파워
콘티넨탈 코리아, 여성 인재 성장 돕는 제10회 ‘KWE 컨퍼런스’ 개최... ‘변화를 통한 성장’ 인사이트 공유 - 에이빙
‘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
콘티넨탈 코리아, 제9회 'KWE 컨퍼런스' 개최...여성 리더십 강화 - 뉴스락
콘티넨탈, 여성 임직원 리더십 향상을 위한 ‘2021 KWE 컨퍼런스’ 온라인 개최 - 한국강사신문
디아지오코리아, 여성의날 맞아 '여성 컨퍼런스' 열어 - 네이트
Body positivity catches on in Korea: Celebrities are opening up about their image to an audience eager to listen - Korea JoongAng Daily
Interview: H.E. Ambassador Eric Walsh of Canada to Korea - 여성신문
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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.