Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)
Helping rural Namibian communities establish Living Museums
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The Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is a non-profit German-Namibian organisation focused on cultural cooperation in rural areas of Namibia. It helps Namibian communities establish Living Museums, an authentic way of presenting traditional culture. The Living Museum model is intended to preserve and share cultural heritage while creating opportunities for the communities involved. LCFN works directly with rural communities to support these cultural initiatives.
Mission
To support cultural cooperation in rural Namibia by helping communities establish Living Museums that present traditional culture authentically.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) has a partial profile.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLiving Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 arts & culture charities in Namibia is 47/100.
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Namibia.
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Namibia 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. 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 Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is a non-profit German-Namibian organisation focused on cultural cooperation in rural areas of Namibia. It helps Namibian communities establish Living Museums, an authentic way of presenting traditional culture. The Living Museum model is intended to preserve and share cultural heritage while creating opportunities for the communities involved. LCFN works directly with rural communities to support these cultural initiatives. Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is an arts & culture organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2007.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is listed in Namibia. 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.
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is listed in Namibia. 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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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 2007
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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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
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Quick facts about Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)
- What is Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)?
- Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is a non-profit German-Namibian organisation focused on cultural cooperation in rural areas of Namibia. It helps Namibian communities establish Living Museums, an authentic way of presenting traditional culture. The Living Museum model is intended to preserve and share cultural heritage while creating opportunities for the communities involved. LCFN works directly with rural communities to support these cultural initiatives.
- When was Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) founded?
- Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)?
- Sebastian Dürrschmidt.
- Where is Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) trustworthy?
- Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)'s website?
- http://www.lcfn.info
- Are donations to Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia 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.