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La Pagaie Sauvage

Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Reg W641007879 · RNA/JOAFE Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About La Pagaie Sauvage

The aim of the association La Pagaie Sauvage is to defend, safeguard and manage the sustainable environments of the continental aquatic environments, the banks and the populations who enjoy it by scientific research and the establishment of a laboratory allowing the analysis of the samples, to carry out samples during expeditions organized by the association, to raise awareness, to inform and educate the general public and the schools, to realize topos descriptive of the rivers resulting from the expeditions, to self-finance through the sale of products related to the image of the association, to organize courses and expeditions in the form of services paid by the association, to train, to fight pollution and their sources, to organize rallies and demonstrations

l'association La Pagaie Sauvage a pour but de défendre, la sauvegarde et la gestion durable des milieux aquatiques continentaux, des berges et des populations qui en jouissent par de la recherche scientifique et mise en place d'un laboratoire permettant l'analyse des prélèvements, réaliser des prélèvements lors d'expéditions organisées par l'association, sensibiliser, informer et éduquer auprès du grand public et des scolaires, réaliser des topos descriptifs de rivières résultants des expéditions, s'autofinancer via la vente de produits liés à l'image de l'association, organiser des stages et des expéditions sous forme de prestations de services payants générées par l'association, former, lutter contre les pollutions et leurs sources, organiser des rassemblements et de manifestations

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Founded
Headquarters
Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques
Foundation type
Registered Association (Déclaration simple)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in France
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 52

Red flags

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Préfecture deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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La Pagaie Sauvage is a registered education nonprofit based in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. It is registered with the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is W641007879. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

La Pagaie Sauvage has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in France is 52/100.

La Pagaie Sauvage is located in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years. Its registered address is 11 ALL de Glain, 64100, France.

La Pagaie Sauvage is classified as a Education organization, registered in France. It operates as a Déclaration simple.

La Pagaie Sauvage has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Prefecture. 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 aim of the association La Pagaie Sauvage is to defend, safeguard and manage the sustainable environments of the continental aquatic environments, the banks and the populations who enjoy it by scientific research and the establishment of a laboratory allowing the analysis of the samples, to carry out samples during expeditions organized by the association, to raise awareness, to inform and educate the general public and the schools, to realize topos descriptive of the rivers resulting from the expeditions, to self-finance through the sale of products related to the image of the association, to organize courses and expeditions in the form of services paid by the association, to train, to... La Pagaie Sauvage is classified as a education organization registered in France. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among education charities registered in France: La Pagaie Sauvage's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

La Pagaie Sauvage is a registered association in France. Donations to qualifying French nonprofits are eligible for a tax reduction of 66% of the donated amount, up to 20% of your taxable income. Donations to organizations providing aid to people in need qualify for a 75% reduction up to a set ceiling.

La Pagaie Sauvage is a French association under simple declaration (declaration simple) - the most common legal form for nonprofits in France, governed by the Loi du 1er juillet 1901. It is created by at least two persons and registered with the prefecture. It is registered in the Repertoire National des Associations (RNA), maintained by the French Ministry of the Interior, under RNA number W641007879.

You can verify La Pagaie Sauvage's legal status in several ways. First, look up the RNA record directly on the JOAFE (Journal Officiel des Associations et Fondations d'Entreprise) at https://www.journal-officiel.gouv.fr/pages/associations-search-associations using RNA number W641007879. The result shows the official name, registered purpose, registered address, and date of creation. Second, check the Data Associations portal maintained by the DJEPVA (Direction de la Jeunesse, de l'Education Populaire et de la Vie Associative) at https://www.data-asso.fr/ - this aggregates RNA data with financial information (comptes annuels), public subsidies received, and employment data. Third, ask the organisation for its statuts (bylaws), its most recent rapport d'activite (annual report), and its comptes annuels (annual accounts). Legitimate French charities, especially those receiving public subsidies or donations exceeding 153,000 EUR per year, are required to publish these. If the RNA record exists, the purpose matches, and financial reports are available, the organisation is legitimate.

You can donate to La Pagaie Sauvage directly through its donation page (http://lapagaiesauvage.org/nous-soutenir/). French charities typically accept bank transfers (virement bancaire via IBAN), cheques, online card payments, and recurring direct debits (prelevement automatique). Many use platforms like HelloAsso (France's leading free fundraising platform for associations), Hellodon, or their own website. For tax-deductible giving: donations to associations d'interet general and organismes d'utilite publique are eligible for a 66% income-tax reduction (reduction d'impot) up to 20% of taxable income, or 75% for organisations providing meals, shelter, or healthcare to the needy (up to 1,000 EUR per year, then 66% above that). The charity must issue a recu fiscal (tax receipt) for the donation to be deductible. Corporate donors (mecenat d'entreprise) can deduct 60% of donations up to 0.5% of turnover.

La Pagaie Sauvage is based in Bayonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. France is divided into 101 departements across 18 regions (13 in metropolitan France plus 5 overseas). French associations can operate nationally regardless of where they are registered - the RNA registration is done at the prefecture of the registered address but does not limit the geographic scope of activities.

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French donations to associations d'intérêt général or associations reconnues d'utilité publique are deductible (66% crédit d'impôt for individuals up to a cap).

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Registration and legal identity
Journal Officiel des Associations (JOAFE)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Comptes annuels (Journal Officiel) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about La Pagaie Sauvage

What is La Pagaie Sauvage?
La Pagaie Sauvage is a education registered association based in Bayonne, France. The aim of the association La Pagaie Sauvage is to defend, safeguard and manage the sustainable environments of the continental aquatic environments, the banks and the populations who enjoy it by scientific research and the establishment of a laboratory allowing the analysis of the samples, to carry out samples during expeditions organized by the association, to raise awareness, to inform and educate the general public and the schools, to realize topos descriptive of the rivers resulting from the expeditions, to self-finance through the sale of products related to the image of the association, to organize courses and expeditions in the form of services paid by the association, to train, to fight pollution and their sources, to organize rallies and demonstrations
When was La Pagaie Sauvage founded?
La Pagaie Sauvage was founded in 2017.
Where is La Pagaie Sauvage located?
Headquartered in Bayonne, France.
Is La Pagaie Sauvage trustworthy?
La Pagaie Sauvage has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 La Pagaie Sauvage's registration number?
Registration: W641007879 (France).
What is La Pagaie Sauvage's website?
https://lapagaiesauvage.org/
Are donations to La Pagaie Sauvage tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of France 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.