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Our objective is to support local Namibian NGOs, preferably set up and driven by locals. Our focus is on small NGOs, which currently do not have a broad network or an established channel for donations and funding, and who could benefit from specific training, funding opportunities, and networking opportunities offered by us. Our services/ what we do We offer different types of services to NGOs, based on their needs as voiced to us:
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUmbrella Initiatives is a registered community development nonprofit based in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Namibia. It was founded in 2024. Its registration number is NA-CIVIC264-umbrella-initiatives. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Umbrella Initiatives 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 community development charities in Namibia is 58/100.
Umbrella Initiatives is located in Windhoek, Khomas, Namibia. The organization was established in 2024 and has been active for 2 years.
Umbrella Initiatives is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Namibia.
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Our objective is to support local Namibian NGOs, preferably set up and driven by locals. Our focus is on small NGOs, which currently do not have a broad network or an established channel for donations and funding, and who could benefit from specific training, funding opportunities, and networking opportunities offered by us. Our services/ what we do We offer different types of services to NGOs, based on their needs as voiced to us: Umbrella Initiatives is classified as a community development organization registered in Namibia. The organization was founded in 2024.
Among community development charities registered in Namibia: Umbrella Initiatives's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 58/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Umbrella Initiatives is registered in Namibia. 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.
Umbrella Initiatives is registered in Namibia. 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 Umbrella Initiatives
- What is Umbrella Initiatives?
- Umbrella Initiatives is a community development nonprofit organization based in Windhoek, Namibia. Our objective is to support local Namibian NGOs, preferably set up and driven by locals. Our focus is on small NGOs, which currently do not have a broad network or an established channel for donations and funding, and who could benefit from specific training, funding opportunities, and networking opportunities offered by us. Our services/ what we do We offer different types of services to NGOs, based on their needs as voiced to us:
- When was Umbrella Initiatives founded?
- Umbrella Initiatives was founded in 2024.
- Who leads Umbrella Initiatives?
- Alicia Dipierri serves as Founder & Chairperson.
- Where is Umbrella Initiatives located?
- Headquartered in Windhoek, Namibia.
- Is Umbrella Initiatives trustworthy?
- Umbrella Initiatives 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 Umbrella Initiatives's registration number?
- Registration: NA-CIVIC264-umbrella-initiatives (Namibia).
- What is Umbrella Initiatives's website?
- http://www.umbrella-initiatives.com
- Are donations to Umbrella Initiatives tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Namibia 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.