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Visit www.zigoo.orgAbout The Earth Conservation Union
Collecting, surveying, and service on planet conservation.
지구보존에 관한 자료 수집·조사·봉사활동
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Earth Conservation Union is a registered social services nonprofit, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is 부산광역시-302. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
The Earth Conservation Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 South Korea is 60/100.
The Earth Conservation Union is based in Busan, South Korea. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
The Earth Conservation Union is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization).
The Earth Conservation Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. Visit the The Earth Conservation Union 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.
Among social services charities registered in South Korea: The Earth Conservation Union's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 60/100.
The Earth Conservation Union is registered in South Korea. Donations to designated nonprofits in South Korea are tax-deductible. The standard deduction is 15% of donations up to 30% of income (or 100% for designated organizations). An additional 30% credit applies for donations exceeding 10 million won.
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The Earth Conservation Union is registered in Korea, Republic of. 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.
The Earth Conservation Union is registered in Korea, Republic of. 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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Quick facts about The Earth Conservation Union
- What is The Earth Conservation Union?
- The Earth Conservation Union is a social services nonprofit organization, South Korea. Collecting, surveying, and service on planet conservation.
- When was The Earth Conservation Union founded?
- The Earth Conservation Union was founded in 2001, on September 20, 2001.
- Who leads The Earth Conservation Union?
- 조현기.
- Where is The Earth Conservation Union located?
- Headquartered in South Korea.
- Is The Earth Conservation Union trustworthy?
- The Earth Conservation Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 The Earth Conservation Union's registration number?
- Registration: 부산광역시-302 (South Korea).
- What is The Earth Conservation Union's website?
- http://www.zigoo.org
- Are donations to The Earth Conservation Union tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Korea 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.