SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project
The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of …
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The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation.
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The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is a registered environment nonprofit based in Durban, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 environment charities in South Africa is 33/100.
SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is located in Durban, South Africa. Its registered address is 124 New Dunbar Road.
SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is classified as a Environment organization, registered in South Africa.
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The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation. SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is classified as a environment organization registered in South Africa.
Among environment charities registered in South Africa: SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 33/100.
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SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project 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.
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Quick facts about SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project
- What is SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project?
- SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project is a environment nonprofit organization based in Durban, South Africa. The Umkhumbane Schools Project seeks to develop a new kind of non-profit corporate entity that can make a transformative difference in advancing education equity. Through the strength of this model, we implement programs that empower learners, strengthen schools, and open doors to higher education. Drawing on the experience and insight gained through our work, we seek to provide thought leadership within the interconnected fields of education, sustainability, and social transformation.
- Where is SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project located?
- Headquartered in Durban, South Africa.
- Is SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project trustworthy?
- SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project's website?
- http://www.umkhumbane.org
- Are donations to SPARK/The Umkhumbane Schools Project 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.