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Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)

The Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is a non-profit, German-Namibian organization, which focuses on cultural cooperation in rural areas in Namibia. The LCFN helps Namibian communities to establish Living Museums. A Living Museum is an authentic way of presenting traditional culture and has three main aims:

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Headquarters
Windhoek, Khomas

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar arts & culture in Namibia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 55

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Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-living-culture-foundation-namibia-lcfn. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 55/100.

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 a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Namibia.

Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is a non-profit, German-Namibian organization, which focuses on cultural cooperation in rural areas in Namibia. The LCFN helps Namibian communities to establish Living Museums. A Living Museum is an authentic way of presenting traditional culture and has three main aims: Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Namibia: Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is in line with the peer average of 55/100.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Sebastian Dürrschmidt

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Namibia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) This page 57 - -
ENK Public Art Group 59 - -
Goethe-Institut Namibia 57 - -
ChiNamibia Arts Education for Development 57 - -
Arts Performance Centre (APC) 57 - -
Home of the Arts (HOTA) 54 - -
Ombetja Yehinga Organisation Trust 52 - -
Museums Association of Namibia 52 - -

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 20, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
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
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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 organization, which focuses on cultural cooperation in rural areas in Namibia. The LCFN helps Namibian communities to establish Living Museums. A Living Museum is an authentic way of presenting traditional culture and has three main aims:
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, Namibia.
Is Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) trustworthy?
Living Culture Foundation Namibia (LCFN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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 registration number?
Registration: NA-CIVIC264-living-culture-foundation-namibia-lcfn (Namibia).
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.