Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D
Kompetenzzentrum für Sport und Entwicklung. Mit Sport und Spiel für benachteiligte Kinder und Jugendliche.
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Die Stiftung bezweckt im In- und Ausland die Förderung und Umsetzung von Projekten alter Art, welche zu neuen Lösungsansätzen und Lösungswegen zur Überwindung der zunehmenden globalen Ungleichheiten und Konfliktpotentiale beitragen. Die Stiftung stellt sich in den Dienst einer nach wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnis formulierten und angewandten Entwicklungspolitik. Im Interesse ihrer Zielsetzung sucht sie im In- und Ausland die Zusammenarbeit mit Politik, Wirtschaft und Kultur, Nationalen und internationalen Stiftungen, Universitären Institutionen, Forschungs- und Ausbildungseinrichtungen der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, Hilfswerken und Entwicklungsorganisationen. Die Stiftung kann weitere Tätigkeiten erbringen oder übernehmen, welche geeignet sind, Ziele und Zwecke der Stiftung zu unterstützen. Sie kann Liegenschaften besitzen und juristische Personen gründen, erwerben, veräussern, beenden oder sich an solchen beteiligen. Die Stiftung verfolgt keinen Erwerbszweck. Die Mittel der Stiftung werden …
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Kompetenzzentrum für Sport und Entwicklung. Mit Sport und Spiel für benachteiligte Kinder und Jugendliche.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySwiss Academy for Development, SA4D is a registered social services nonprofit based in Biel/Bienne, BE, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is CHE109645416. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D's official registration number is CHE109645416, as recorded in the national registry of Switzerland.
Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 social services charities in Switzerland is 57/100.
Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is located in Biel/Bienne, BE, Switzerland. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Switzerland. It operates as a Stiftung.
According to GiveRadar's records, Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix) and overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. 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.
Die Stiftung bezweckt im In- und Ausland die Förderung und Umsetzung von Projekten alter Art, welche zu neuen Lösungsansätzen und Lösungswegen zur Überwindung der zunehmenden globalen Ungleichheiten und Konfliktpotentiale beitragen. Die Stiftung stellt sich in den Dienst einer nach wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnis formulierten und angewandten Entwicklungspolitik. Im Interesse ihrer Zielsetzung sucht sie im In- und Ausland die Zusammenarbeit mit Politik, Wirtschaft und Kultur, Nationalen und internationalen Stiftungen, Universitären Institutionen, Forschungs- und Ausbildungseinrichtungen der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, Hilfswerken und Entwicklungsorganisationen. Die Stiftung kann weitere Tätigkeiten erbringen oder übernehmen, welche geeignet sind, Ziele und Zwecke der Stiftung zu unterstützen. Sie kann Liegenschaften besitzen und juristische Personen gründen, erwerben, veräussern, beenden oder sich an solchen beteiligen... Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is classified as a social services organization registered in Switzerland. The organization was founded in 1991.
Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is registered in Switzerland. Donations to recognized tax-exempt Swiss nonprofits are deductible from federal and cantonal taxes. The deduction limit varies by canton but is typically up to 20% of net income for federal taxes.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is in Switzerland, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is registered in Switzerland. 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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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1991
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D
- What is Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D?
- Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D is a social services stiftung based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Die Stiftung bezweckt im In- und Ausland die Förderung und Umsetzung von Projekten alter Art, welche zu neuen Lösungsansätzen und Lösungswegen zur Überwindung der zunehmenden globalen Ungleichheiten und Konfliktpotentiale beitragen. Die Stiftung stellt sich in den Dienst einer nach wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnis formulierten und angewandten Entwicklungspolitik. Im Interesse ihrer Zielsetzung sucht sie im In- und Ausland die Zusammenarbeit mit Politik, Wirtschaft und Kultur, Nationalen und internationalen Stiftungen, Universitären Institutionen, Forschungs- und Ausbildungseinrichtungen der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, Hilfswerken und Entwicklungsorganisationen. Die Stiftung kann weitere Tätigkeiten erbringen oder übernehmen, welche geeignet sind, Ziele und Zwecke der Stiftung zu unterstützen. Sie kann Liegenschaften besitzen und juristische Personen gründen, erwerben, veräussern, beenden oder sich an solchen beteiligen. Die Stiftung verfolgt keinen Erwerbszweck. Die Mittel der Stiftung werden ausschliesslich für den oben umschriebenen Zweck verwendet.
- When was Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D founded?
- Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D was founded in 1991.
- Where is Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D located?
- Headquartered in Biel/Bienne, BE, Switzerland. The charity operates in 7 countries.
- Is Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D trustworthy?
- Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D's registration number?
- Registration: CHE109645416 (Switzerland).
- What is Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D's website?
- https://sa4d.org/
- Are donations to Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland 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.