Namibia Scientific Society
Member society advancing science and knowledge exchange
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Visit www.namscience.comAbout Namibia Scientific Society
The Namibia Scientific Society was founded in 1925 as a non-governmental, non-profit members' organisation. It provides a platform for exchange and supplies information to local and foreign scientists, as well as to scientifically interested members of the public. The society interlinks with foundations, institutions and companies and coordinates contacts among them. Its associated Kuiseb Publishers produces country-related scientific and historical works alongside fiction.
Mission
To provide a platform for scientific exchange and to supply information to scientists and the interested public in Namibia.
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- Established in 1925, it is among the oldest charities in Namibia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Namibia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Namibia data
- GiveRadar's profile for Namibia Scientific Society draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Namibia it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNamibia Scientific Society is a science & technology 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 1925 and has been operating for 101 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.
Namibia Scientific Society 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 science & technology charities in Namibia is 47/100.
Namibia Scientific Society is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 1925 and has been active for 101 years.
Namibia Scientific Society is classified as a Science & Technology organization, based in Namibia.
Namibia Scientific Society 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. 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 Namibia Scientific Society was founded in 1925 as a non-governmental, non-profit members' organisation. It provides a platform for exchange and supplies information to local and foreign scientists, as well as to scientifically interested members of the public. The society interlinks with foundations, institutions and companies and coordinates contacts among them. Its associated Kuiseb Publishers produces country-related scientific and historical works alongside fiction. Namibia Scientific Society is a science & technology organization based in Namibia. The organization was founded in 1925.
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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.
Namibia Scientific Society 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.
Namibia Scientific Society 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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National Research Excellence Awards return as Namibia urged to boost science systems - News - The Namibian -
Scientific Society to host historical talk on early maps of Namibia - Namibia Economist
Scientific Society to host nation’s first live amateur radio contact with international space station - Namibia Economist
Total lunar eclipse visible from Namibia tonight - Informanté
Total lunar eclipse visible from Namibia on 7 September - Informanté
Scientific Society to host talk on Lagrange points in space - Namibia Economist
Namibia Scientific Society marks 100 years of bridging science and community - The Namibian -
Public talk on Pangolin conservation to be held by Namibia Scientific Society - Namibia Economist
Discover the Damara Tern: Public Talk at Namibia Scientific Society - Namibia Economist
Scientific Society presents public talk on achieving healthier lifestyles - Namibia Economist
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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 · 1925
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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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Namibia Scientific Society
- What is Namibia Scientific Society?
- Namibia Scientific Society is a science & technology nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. The Namibia Scientific Society was founded in 1925 as a non-governmental, non-profit members' organisation. It provides a platform for exchange and supplies information to local and foreign scientists, as well as to scientifically interested members of the public. The society interlinks with foundations, institutions and companies and coordinates contacts among them. Its associated Kuiseb Publishers produces country-related scientific and historical works alongside fiction.
- When was Namibia Scientific Society founded?
- Namibia Scientific Society was founded in 1925.
- Who leads Namibia Scientific Society?
- Waltraut Fritzsche.
- Where is Namibia Scientific Society located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia.
- Is Namibia Scientific Society trustworthy?
- Namibia Scientific Society 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 Namibia Scientific Society's website?
- https://www.namscience.com/
- Are donations to Namibia Scientific Society 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.