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Root Foundation

In line with our long term vision which is to create a world where all vulnerable children develop their potentials and grow up to become valuable community members, …

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30
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Root Foundation

In line with our long term vision which is to create a world where all vulnerable children develop their potentials and grow up to become valuable community members, Root Foundation's mission is to end the root causes that push children to end up living in streets, dropping out of schools and loosing the chance to grow up in a good family.

Headquarters
Kigali
Operating in
Rwanda

Mission

In line with our long term vision which is to create a world where all vulnerable children develop their potentials and grow up to become valuable community members, Root Foundation's mission is to end the root causes that push children to end up living in streets, dropping out of schools and loosing the chance to grow up in a good family.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in Rwanda
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 30

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Root Foundation with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for only 3% of charities in Rwanda - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Rwanda data
  • GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for Root Foundation, in line with the typical charities in Rwanda it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Root Foundation is a registered human services nonprofit based in Kigali, Rwanda. It is registered with the official charity registry of Rwanda. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Root Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 Rwanda is 30/100.

Root Foundation is located in Kigali, Rwanda. Its registered address is KG 24 Av.

Root Foundation is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Rwanda.

According to GiveRadar's records, Root Foundation is a registered nonprofit in Rwanda. 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.

In line with our long term vision which is to create a world where all vulnerable children develop their potentials and grow up to become valuable community members, Root Foundation's mission is to end the root causes that push children to end up living in streets, dropping out of schools and loosing the chance to grow up in a good family. Root Foundation is classified as a human services organization registered in Rwanda.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

NCTIAVHR, Deep Root discuss detainees file in Taiz - sabanew.net
May 2026
www.sabanew.net
Load sharing behaviour of bio-inspired root pile foundation in cohesionless soil under individual and combined loading c
Feb 2025
www.nature.com
BACK TO BASICS: Planned celebration to focus on "root foundation as a Christian nation" - Bahamas Latest News
Jul 2021
ewnews.com
Young villagers are on a mission to preserve the ancient living root bridges of Meghalaya - The Indian Express
Jun 2019
indianexpress.com
Root Foundation: Shaping the future of vulnerable kids | The New Times - The New Times
Feb 2019
www.newtimes.co.rw

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Cause areas in Rwanda

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 16
Community Development 10
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Most common causes in Rwanda

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 18
Children 16
Gender Equality 15
Reproductive Health 12
Hunger 12
International Development 11
Health 9
Sustainable Agriculture 9

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 1, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Direct contact
    No email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Root Foundation

What is Root Foundation?
Root Foundation is a human services nonprofit organization based in Kigali, Rwanda. In line with our long term vision which is to create a world where all vulnerable children develop their potentials and grow up to become valuable community members, Root Foundation's mission is to end the root causes that push children to end up living in streets, dropping out of schools and loosing the chance to grow up in a good family.
Where is Root Foundation located?
Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda.
Is Root Foundation trustworthy?
Root Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Root Foundation's website?
https://www.rootfoundation-rwanda.org/
Are donations to Root Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Rwanda 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.