Shanghai Roots & Shoots
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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.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of China under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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Frequently asked questions about Shanghai Roots & Shoots
Shanghai Roots & Shoots is a human services nonprofit based in Shanghai, China, China. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
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 a human services organization based in China.
Shanghai Roots & Shoots is located in Shanghai, China, China. Its address is 300 RENMIN RD. BUND SOHO.
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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.