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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySearch For Common Ground is a registered community development nonprofit, Sri Lanka. It is registered with the NGO Secretariat of Sri Lanka. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is LK-NGO-FL-145416. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Search For Common Ground has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 community development charities in Sri Lanka is 43/100.
Search For Common Ground is registered in Sri Lanka. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Search For Common Ground is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Sri Lanka. It operates as a National NGO (Active).
Search For Common Ground has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the NGO Secretariat. 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.
Among community development charities registered in Sri Lanka: Search For Common Ground's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100 is in line with the peer average of 43/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Search For Common Ground is registered in Sri Lanka. 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.
Search For Common Ground is registered in Sri Lanka. 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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NeutralSoutheast Minnesota legislators decry stalemate as search for common ground continues - KTTC
A coast, a calling and the search for common ground - Rice University
Raw Milk Safety: An Apology and a Search for Common Ground - American Council on Science and Health
Europe and Africa. The Long Search for Common Ground - ISPI
Talking Drums Studio takes over Search for Common Ground - Politico SL
The end of Search for Common Ground, dawn of Talking Drum Studio - Politico SL
Search for Common Ground to leave Sierra Leone - Politico SL
Search For Common Ground launch new initiative with EU support to help marginalised communities in Kenya fight the coronavirus - EEAS
Law Students Search for Common Ground Within Partisan Divide - law.virginia.edu
Logistics and Procurement Officer at Search for Common Ground, Lebanon - fundsforNGOs
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Quick facts about Search For Common Ground
- What is Search For Common Ground?
- Search For Common Ground is a community development national ngo (active), Sri Lanka. Reg: FL-145416
- When was Search For Common Ground founded?
- Search For Common Ground was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Search For Common Ground?
- Mohammed Sadaath.
- Where is Search For Common Ground located?
- Headquartered in Sri Lanka.
- Is Search For Common Ground trustworthy?
- Search For Common Ground has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 Search For Common Ground's registration number?
- Registration: LK-NGO-FL-145416 (Sri Lanka).
- What is Search For Common Ground's website?
- https://sfcg.org
- Are donations to Search For Common Ground tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sri Lanka 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.