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la fondation a pour but principal de soutenir diverses associations, fondations ou autres institutions suisses exonérées d'impôts en raison de leurs buts de pure utilité publique et actives dans les pays en voie de développement, en particulier en Asie et en Afrique, notamment dans les domaines de l'agriculture, de l'artisanat, de l'éducation, de la santé, du social et de la protection de l'environnement. La fondation poursuit un but non lucratif. Elle ne vise à l'obtention d'aucun gain (pour but complet cf. acte de fondation)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLighthouse Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Lausanne, VD, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is CHE262405654. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 55/100 for social services charities in Switzerland.
Lighthouse Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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 social services charities in Switzerland is 55/100.
Lighthouse Foundation is located in Lausanne, VD, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Lighthouse Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Stiftung.
Lighthouse Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.
la fondation a pour but principal de soutenir diverses associations, fondations ou autres institutions suisses exonérées d'impôts en raison de leurs buts de pure utilité publique et actives dans les pays en voie de développement, en particulier en Asie et en Afrique, notamment dans les domaines de l'agriculture, de l'artisanat, de l'éducation, de la santé, du social et de la protection de l'environnement. La fondation poursuit un but non lucratif. Elle ne vise à l'obtention d'aucun gain (pour but complet cf. acte de fondation) Lighthouse Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among social services charities registered in Switzerland: Lighthouse Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100 is below the peer average of 55/100.
Lighthouse Foundation is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Lighthouse Foundation is in Switzerland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Lighthouse Foundation is registered in Switzerland. 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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Quick facts about Lighthouse Foundation
- What is Lighthouse Foundation?
- Lighthouse Foundation is a social services stiftung based in Lausanne, Switzerland. la fondation a pour but principal de soutenir diverses associations, fondations ou autres institutions suisses exonérées d'impôts en raison de leurs buts de pure utilité publique et actives dans les pays en voie de développement, en particulier en Asie et en Afrique, notamment dans les domaines de l'agriculture, de l'artisanat, de l'éducation, de la santé, du social et de la protection de l'environnement. La fondation poursuit un but non lucratif. Elle ne vise à l'obtention d'aucun gain (pour but complet cf. acte de fondation)
- When was Lighthouse Foundation founded?
- Lighthouse Foundation was founded in 1991.
- Where is Lighthouse Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
- Is Lighthouse Foundation trustworthy?
- Lighthouse Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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 Lighthouse Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: CHE262405654 (Switzerland).
- What is Lighthouse Foundation's website?
- https://www.lighthousefoundation.org.au/
- Are donations to Lighthouse Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.