The Love of Christ Ministries
Because Every Child Deserves a Loving Home
About
TLC aims to strengthen families and communities so children can grow up in loving homes instead of institutional care. It addresses causes of family breakdown through trauma-informed care, support for mothers, education, food security, and community capacity building.
TLC was founded in 1993 by Thea Jarvis and her family from their suburban home. It began as a registered children’s home caring for foundling babies and helping place them with permanent families.
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South Africa
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Love of Christ Ministries has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 37 human services charities in South Africa it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 2007, it predates 84% of the charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Love of Christ Ministries 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.
The Love of Christ Ministries is registered in South Africa. 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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Cause areas in South Africa
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Frequently asked questions about The Love of Christ Ministries
The Love of Christ Ministries is a registered human services nonprofit based in Walkerville, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is 054-364 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 38/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
TLC aims to strengthen families and communities so children can grow up in loving homes instead of institutional care. It addresses causes of family breakdown through trauma-informed care, support for mothers, education, food security, and community capacity building. The Love of Christ Ministries is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2007.
The Love of Christ Ministries's official registration number is 054-364 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
The Love of Christ Ministries is located in Walkerville, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 26A Second Avenue.
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Quick facts about The Love of Christ Ministries
- What is The Love of Christ Ministries?
- The Love of Christ Ministries is a human services voluntary association based in Walkerville, South Africa. TLC aims to strengthen families and communities so children can grow up in loving homes instead of institutional care. It addresses causes of family breakdown through trauma-informed care, support for mothers, education, food security, and community capacity building.
- When was The Love of Christ Ministries founded?
- The Love of Christ Ministries was founded in 2007.
- Where is The Love of Christ Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Walkerville, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Is The Love of Christ Ministries trustworthy?
- The Love of Christ Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 38 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 The Love of Christ Ministries's registration number?
- Registration: 054-364 NPO (South Africa).
- What is The Love of Christ Ministries's website?
- https://tlc.org.za/
- Are donations to The Love of Christ Ministries 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.