United Way South Africa
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To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.
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To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUnited Way South Africa is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the official charity registry of South Africa. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
United Way South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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 human services charities in South Africa is 36/100.
United Way South Africa is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Its registered address is 5 Magwa Cres.
United Way South Africa is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in South Africa.
United Way South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world. United Way South Africa is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa.
Among human services charities registered in South Africa: United Way South Africa's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
United Way South Africa 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.
United Way South Africa 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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NeutralAdvancing Women's Empowerment in Africa - United Way Worldwide
Unmasking the human trafficking crisis in South Africa - IOL
Filling empty tummies in young communities on Mandela Day - Daily Maverick
Nourishing Community: United Way South Africa's Transformative Approach to Food Security - United Way Worldwide
Empowering Youth in South Africa - United Way Worldwide
Farmer’s passion for agriculture helps uplift her community - Farmer's Weekly SA
Countdown to Social Solidarity Food Drive - The Citizen
United Way Worldwide movement unveils its SA NPO - Bizcommunity
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Quick facts about United Way South Africa
- What is United Way South Africa?
- United Way South Africa is a human services nonprofit organization based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities around the world.
- Where is United Way South Africa located?
- Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Is United Way South Africa trustworthy?
- United Way South Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 United Way South Africa's website?
- http://www.unitedway.org.za
- Are donations to United Way South Africa 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.