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Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF)

Lutry Reg CHE-392.994.871 · Zefix
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
25/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF)

Le but de la fondation est de préserver et protéger la faune sauvage en Afrique, principalement en Afrique du Sud, et plus particulièrement les espèces menacées, et d'exercer toute activité y relative, et en particulier celles consistant à sensibiliser les personnes qui, par leur comportement, menacent l'existence des espèces menacées. En particulier, la fondation met sur pied, finance et suit activement et sur place tout projet désintéressé qui, en Afrique du Sud notamment, vise à recueillir, élever et apporter des soins vétérinaires aux guépards et rhinocéros et à d'autres espèces menacées, et met sur pied des programmes de sensibilisation à l'importance de la faune. La fondation peut aussi collaborer à des projets poursuivant un but identique ainsi que rechercher le …

Headquarters
Lutry

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in Switzerland
Integrity Assessment This charity: 25
Peer average: 30

Red flags

· All clear
ESA / Zefix status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Lutry, Switzerland. It is registered with the Swiss Commercial Register (Zefix). Its registration number is CHE-392.994.871. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25/100. 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 25 ('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 animal welfare charities in Switzerland is 30/100.

Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) is located in Lutry, Switzerland.

Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Switzerland.

Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the cantonal commercial registry. Visit the Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Le but de la fondation est de préserver et protéger la faune sauvage en Afrique, principalement en Afrique du Sud, et plus particulièrement les espèces menacées, et d'exercer toute activité y relative, et en particulier celles consistant à sensibiliser les personnes qui, par leur comportement, menacent l'existence des espèces menacées. En particulier, la fondation met sur pied, finance et suit activement et sur place tout projet désintéressé qui, en Afrique du Sud notamment, vise à recueillir, élever et apporter des soins vétérinaires aux guépards et rhinocéros et à d'autres espèces menacées, et met sur pied des programmes de sensibilisation à l'importance de la faune. La fondation peut aussi collaborer à... Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Switzerland.

Among animal welfare charities registered in Switzerland: Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25/100 is in line with the peer average of 30/100.

Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) 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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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in Switzerland, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) This page 25 - -
Friends of Humanity 35 - -
Pets in Turkey 33 - -
Stiftung Greenpeace Schweiz 29 - -
Stiftung Braloba 29 - -
"VIER PFOTEN - Stiftung für Tierschutz" 29 - -
Elonga WildTier Stiftung 29 - -
Fondation Nestlé pour l'étude des problèmes de l'alimentation … 29 - -
Fondation Beyond Cruelty 29 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Zefix (Swiss Commercial Register)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 25, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF)

What is Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF)?
Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) is a animal welfare nonprofit organization based in Lutry, Switzerland. Le but de la fondation est de préserver et protéger la faune sauvage en Afrique, principalement en Afrique du Sud, et plus particulièrement les espèces menacées, et d'exercer toute activité y relative, et en particulier celles consistant à sensibiliser les personnes qui, par leur comportement, menacent l'existence des espèces menacées. En particulier, la fondation met sur pied, finance et suit activement et sur place tout projet désintéressé qui, en Afrique du Sud notamment, vise à recueillir, élever et apporter des soins vétérinaires aux guépards et rhinocéros et à d'autres espèces menacées, et met sur pied des programmes de sensibilisation à l'importance de la faune. La fondation peut aussi collaborer à des projets poursuivant un but identique ainsi que rechercher le financement permettant d'atteindre ces buts.
Where is Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) located?
Headquartered in Lutry, Switzerland.
Is Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) trustworthy?
Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 25 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 Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF)'s registration number?
Registration: CHE-392.994.871 (Switzerland).
Are donations to Swiss WildLife of Africa Foundation (SWAF) 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.