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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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 …
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.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Nelson Mandela Children's Fund has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.
- Established in 1995, it is among the oldest charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in South Africa GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNelson 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.
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, Gauteng, 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Nelson Mandela Children's Fund is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate and overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). 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 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 registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.
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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.
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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Latest news
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Global auto giant Ford builds first ever pickup truck with Nelson Mandela’s signature to support charity in South Africa - Business Insider Africa
Ford SA donates one-of-a-kind Ranger with Nelson Mandela’s signature to Children’s Fund - carmag.co.za
Ramaphosa opens Nelson Mandela Rules Training Academy - SABC News
Nelson Mandela Children`s Fund Concludes Community-Led Child Nutrition and Livelihoods Programme - Media Update
Nelson Mandela Children's Fund bemoans Milnerton High assault incident - EWN
Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund celebrates 30th anniversary - SABC News
Children’s Voices Take Centre Stage at Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament - Parliament of South Africa
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Gala Heads to Cannes - Business Traveller
Ford Motor Company partnered with the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund - The Citizen
Ford partners with Nelson Mandela Children's Fund to boost community outreach efforts - IOL
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
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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 · 1995
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Financial dataNo NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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 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.