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Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

The Fund was established by Nelson R. Mandela in 1995 to address challenges faced by children and youth in South Africa. He donated a third of his salary …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

The Fund was established by Nelson R. Mandela in 1995 to address challenges faced by children and youth in South Africa. He donated a third of his salary to the establishment of the Fund for the five years of his presidency. As we celebrate the festive season, 'the month of giving,' we urge you to donate to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to assist us in achieving our goals. Your donation will help us celebrate Africa's children, 'our hope and inspiration' Help us ensure that the legacy of Nelson Mandela lives on by making a donation to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. We thank you for your donation which will assist Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to strengthen families and communities …

Founded
Headquarters
Johannesburg
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

The Fund was established by Nelson R. Mandela in 1995 to address challenges faced by children and youth in South Africa. He donated a third of his salary to the establishment of the Fund for the five years of his presidency. As we celebrate the festive season, 'the month of giving,' we urge you to donate to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to assist us in achieving our goals. Your donation will help us celebrate Africa's children, 'our hope and inspiration' Help us ensure that the legacy of Nelson Mandela lives on by making a donation to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. We thank you for your donation which will assist Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to strengthen families and communities and protect children.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (1)
South Africa

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 36

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 human services charities in South Africa is 36/100.

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is 21 Eastwold Way.

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in South Africa.

Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. 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.

The Fund was established by Nelson R. Mandela in 1995 to address challenges faced by children and youth in South Africa. He donated a third of his salary to the establishment of the Fund for the five years of his presidency. As we celebrate the festive season, 'the month of giving,' we urge you to donate to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to assist us in achieving our goals. Your donation will help us celebrate Africa's children, 'our hope and inspiration' Help us ensure that the legacy of Nelson Mandela lives on by making a donation to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. We thank you for your donation which will... Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 1995.

Among human services charities registered in South Africa: Nelson Mandela Children's Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.

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Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

New book highlights women as drivers of rural economic growth in KZN - Sunday Tribune
Apr 2026
sundaytribune.co.za
Ford SA donates one-of-a-kind Ranger with Nelson Mandela’s signature to Children’s Fund - carmag.co.za
Mar 2026
www.carmag.co.za
Global auto giant Ford builds first ever pickup truck with Nelson Mandela’s signature to support charity in South Africa
Mar 2026
africa.businessinsider.com
30 years of Madiba’s legacy: Children’s Fund CEO on progress made - News24
Mar 2026
www.news24.com
South Africa saved thousands of young lives. Malnutrition could undo it all. - SA Good News
Mar 2026
www.sagoodnews.co.za
Ramaphosa opens Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy - SABC News
Feb 2026
www.sabcnews.com
Organisation cautions on dangers of social media ban for children - SABC News
Dec 2025
www.sabcnews.com
Children20 Declaration represents hopes of young people for a better world, says child leader - Daily Maverick
Dec 2025
www.dailymaverick.co.za
Children must not just be digital natives, but leaders too - The Mail & Guardian
Dec 2025
mg.co.za
Nelson Mandela Children`s Fund Concludes Community-Led Child Nutrition and Livelihoods Programme - Media Update
Dec 2025
www.mediaupdate.co.za

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Peer charities

Other human services in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund This page 37 - -
Future Families 37 - -
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Hearts of Hope 35 - -
Abraham Kriel Bambanani NPC 35 - -
Thusanang Trust 35 - -
CHoiCe Trust 35 - -
Rays of Hope Alexandra 35 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 22, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

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 Nelson Mandela Children's Fund

What is Nelson Mandela Children's Fund?
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is a human services nonprofit organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Fund was established by Nelson R. Mandela in 1995 to address challenges faced by children and youth in South Africa. He donated a third of his salary to the establishment of the Fund for the five years of his presidency. As we celebrate the festive season, 'the month of giving,' we urge you to donate to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to assist us in achieving our goals. Your donation will help us celebrate Africa's children, 'our hope and inspiration' Help us ensure that the legacy of Nelson Mandela lives on by making a donation to the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund. We thank you for your donation which will assist Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to strengthen families and communities and protect children.
When was Nelson Mandela Children's Fund founded?
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund was founded in 1995.
Where is Nelson Mandela Children's Fund located?
Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Nelson Mandela Children's Fund trustworthy?
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Nelson Mandela Children's Fund's website?
http://www.nelsonmandelachildrensfund.com/
Are donations to Nelson Mandela Children's Fund tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa 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.