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Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D

Kompetenzzentrum für Sport und Entwicklung. Mit Sport und Spiel für benachteiligte Kinder und Jugendliche.

Biel/Bienne, BE Reg: CHE109645416 (Zefix) Sign up to see website
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52
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Biel/Bienne, BE
Foundation type
Stiftung
Operating in
7 countries

Mission

Kompetenzzentrum für Sport und Entwicklung. Mit Sport und Spiel für benachteiligte Kinder und Jugendliche.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (7)
India Cambodia Colombia Myanmar Zimbabwe South Sudan Uganda

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 57

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ESA / Zefix status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Swiss Academy for Development, SA4D has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any social services charities in Switzerland - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Switzerland data
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 16,783 social services charities in Switzerland it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Swiss 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Switzerland under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Switzerland

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services this charity 16,783
Community Development 12,499
Education 260
Health 125
Arts & Culture 107
Environment 82
Science & Technology 75
International 68
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Most common causes in Switzerland

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Disability 1,501
Mission Work 988
Eldercare & Aging 493
HIV/AIDS 349
Animal Welfare 346
Addiction Recovery 324
Cancer 261
Poverty 259

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Feb 1, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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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.