Shanghai Roots & Shoots
Established in 1999 as the first legally registered foreign-affiliated non-profit organization in China, R&S keeps the approach simple: to bring together resources, businesses, schools and passionate individuals to …
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Established in 1999 as the first legally registered foreign-affiliated non-profit organization in China, R&S keeps the approach simple: to bring together resources, businesses, schools and passionate individuals to promote environmental learning and improve the quality of life for China's citizens. Always remaining adaptive, R&S takes on new challenges arising in the community while ensuring the sustainable management of existing projects.
Mission
Established in 1999 as the first legally registered foreign-affiliated non-profit organization in China, R&S keeps the approach simple: to bring together resources, businesses, schools and passionate individuals to promote environmental learning and improve the quality of life for China's citizens. Always remaining adaptive, R&S takes on new challenges arising in the community while ensuring the sustainable management of existing projects.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShanghai Roots & Shoots is a registered human services nonprofit based in Shanghai, China, China. It is registered with the official charity registry of China. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Shanghai Roots & Shoots 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 China is 30/100.
Shanghai Roots & Shoots is located in Shanghai, China, China. Its registered address is 300 RENMIN RD. BUND SOHO.
Shanghai Roots & Shoots is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in China.
According to GiveRadar's records, Shanghai Roots & Shoots is a registered nonprofit in China. 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.
Established in 1999 as the first legally registered foreign-affiliated non-profit organization in China, R&S keeps the approach simple: to bring together resources, businesses, schools and passionate individuals to promote environmental learning and improve the quality of life for China's citizens. Always remaining adaptive, R&S takes on new challenges arising in the community while ensuring the sustainable management of existing projects. Shanghai Roots & Shoots is classified as a human services organization registered in China.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of China under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Shanghai Roots & Shoots is registered in China. 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.
Shanghai Roots & Shoots is registered in China. 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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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 Shanghai Roots & Shoots
- What is Shanghai Roots & Shoots?
- Shanghai Roots & Shoots is a human services nonprofit organization based in Shanghai, China. Established in 1999 as the first legally registered foreign-affiliated non-profit organization in China, R&S keeps the approach simple: to bring together resources, businesses, schools and passionate individuals to promote environmental learning and improve the quality of life for China's citizens. Always remaining adaptive, R&S takes on new challenges arising in the community while ensuring the sustainable management of existing projects.
- Where is Shanghai Roots & Shoots located?
- Headquartered in Shanghai, China, China.
- Is Shanghai Roots & Shoots trustworthy?
- Shanghai Roots & Shoots 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 Shanghai Roots & Shoots's website?
- http://www.srschina.org.cn
- Are donations to Shanghai Roots & Shoots tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of China 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.