Legatum Global Development
Helping people escape poverty through targeted grants
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Visit www.legatum.orgAbout Legatum Global Development
Legatum Global Development pursues a mission to release the potential of people living in extreme poverty. From its base in Dubai, it directs grant investments toward communities trapped by poverty and its consequences, whether from illness, natural disaster, lost liberty or limited access to education and credit. The organization aims to help individuals gain a first foothold so they can help themselves. Its grantmaking is informed by codified standards for effective community-level development.
Mission
To liberate the potential of people in extreme poverty by funding initiatives that help communities and individuals climb the first rungs of the prosperity ladder.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesLegatum was founded in 2006 in Dubai by investor Christopher Chandler. Its global development arm directs grant investments to communities affected by extreme poverty, illness, disaster, and lack of access to education and credit, and supports initiatives such as the …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar international in UAEConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Legatum Global Development has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
- Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 103 charities in the UAE GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore UAE data
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- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 74% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLegatum Global Development is an international 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 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Legatum Global Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 international charities in UAE is 36/100.
Legatum Global Development is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Legatum Global Development is classified as an International organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Legatum Global Development 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.
Legatum Global Development pursues a mission to release the potential of people living in extreme poverty. From its base in Dubai, it directs grant investments toward communities trapped by poverty and its consequences, whether from illness, natural disaster, lost liberty or limited access to education and credit. The organization aims to help individuals gain a first foothold so they can help themselves. Its grantmaking is informed by codified standards for effective community-level development. Legatum Global Development is an international organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 2006.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Legatum Global Development 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.
Legatum Global Development 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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Founding date · 2006
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Legatum Global Development
- What is Legatum Global Development?
- Legatum Global Development is a international non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. Legatum Global Development pursues a mission to release the potential of people living in extreme poverty. From its base in Dubai, it directs grant investments toward communities trapped by poverty and its consequences, whether from illness, natural disaster, lost liberty or limited access to education and credit. The organization aims to help individuals gain a first foothold so they can help themselves. Its grantmaking is informed by codified standards for effective community-level development.
- When was Legatum Global Development founded?
- Legatum Global Development was founded in 2006.
- Where is Legatum Global Development located?
- Headquartered in Dubai, UAE.
- Is Legatum Global Development trustworthy?
- Legatum Global Development has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Legatum Global Development's website?
- http://www.legatum.org/
- Are donations to Legatum Global Development 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.