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Oxfam South Africa leverages its local to global footprint and access to 60 years of experience working for change to advance its goals.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOXFAM South Africa is a registered international nonprofit in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is 153-684 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
OXFAM South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 international charities in South Africa is 52/100.
OXFAM South Africa is registered in South Africa. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
OXFAM South Africa is classified as a International organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a NPC.
OXFAM South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is 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 purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Oxfam South Africa leverages its local to global footprint and access to 60 years of experience working for change to advance its goals. OXFAM South Africa is classified as a international organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among international charities registered in South Africa: OXFAM South Africa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
OXFAM South Africa 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
OXFAM South Africa 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.
OXFAM South Africa 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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Quick facts about OXFAM South Africa
- What is OXFAM South Africa?
- OXFAM South Africa is a international non-profit company, South Africa. Oxfam South Africa leverages its local to global footprint and access to 60 years of experience working for change to advance its goals.
- When was OXFAM South Africa founded?
- OXFAM South Africa was founded in 2015.
- Where is OXFAM South Africa located?
- Headquartered in South Africa.
- Is OXFAM South Africa trustworthy?
- OXFAM South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 OXFAM South Africa's registration number?
- Registration: 153-684 NPO (South Africa).
- What is OXFAM South Africa's website?
- https://www.oxfam.org.za/
- Are donations to OXFAM South Africa 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.