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- a contact email (present for 61% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySoweto Cancer Society is a registered health nonprofit based in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its registration number is 068-168 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 44/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Soweto Cancer Society's official registration number is 068-168 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
Soweto Cancer Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44/100. 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 44 ('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 health charities in South Africa is 52/100.
Soweto Cancer Society is located in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Soweto Cancer Society is classified as a Health organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.
According to GiveRadar's records, Soweto Cancer Society is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate and overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). 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.
Soweto Cancer Society is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Soweto Cancer Society is registered in South Africa. 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.
Soweto Cancer Society is registered in South Africa. 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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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2009
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Financial dataNo NPO Annual Report (DSD) 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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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Soweto Cancer Society
- What is Soweto Cancer Society?
- Soweto Cancer Society is a health voluntary association based in Soweto, South Africa.
- When was Soweto Cancer Society founded?
- Soweto Cancer Society was founded in 2009.
- Where is Soweto Cancer Society located?
- Headquartered in Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Is Soweto Cancer Society trustworthy?
- Soweto Cancer Society has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 44 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 Soweto Cancer Society's registration number?
- Registration: 068-168 NPO (South Africa).
- Are donations to Soweto Cancer Society tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa 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.