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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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.
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.
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRoot 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Rwanda under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Root Foundation is registered in Rwanda. 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.
Root Foundation is registered in Rwanda. 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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NCTIAVHR, Deep Root discuss detainees file in Taiz - sabanew.net
Load sharing behaviour of bio-inspired root pile foundation in cohesionless soil under individual and combined loading conditions - Nature
BACK TO BASICS: Planned celebration to focus on "root foundation as a Christian nation" - Bahamas Latest News
Young villagers are on a mission to preserve the ancient living root bridges of Meghalaya - The Indian Express
Root Foundation: Shaping the future of vulnerable kids | The New Times - The New Times
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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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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Financial dataNo annual financial filings 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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear 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.