Nelson Mandela Children's Fund
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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 …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- Established in 1995, it is among the oldest charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 37 is below most of the 209,992 charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore South Africa data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is registered in South Africa. 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.
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is registered in South Africa. 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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#209,872 of 209,992 charities in South Africa on integrity score
37/100 puts it in the top 101% of the cohort, tied with 8 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 3 similar human services charities in South Africa.
Cause areas in South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about Nelson Mandela Children's Fund
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
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.
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
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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, Gauteng, 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.