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○ The creative traditions of Korean culture, the promotion of international cultural exchange and the formation of networks
○ 한국문화의 창조적 전승, 국제문화교류 촉진 및 네트워크 형성
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWhite Elephant is a registered arts & culture nonprofit, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is 문화체육관광부-2017-0004. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
White Elephant 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 arts & culture charities in South Korea is 59/100.
White Elephant is based in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
White Elephant is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization).
White Elephant 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 White Elephant 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.
○ The creative traditions of Korean culture, the promotion of international cultural exchange and the formation of networks White Elephant is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among arts & culture charities registered in South Korea: White Elephant's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 59/100.
White Elephant 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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White Elephant 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.
White Elephant 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 White Elephant
- What is White Elephant?
- White Elephant is a arts & culture nonprofit organization, South Korea. ○ The creative traditions of Korean culture, the promotion of international cultural exchange and the formation of networks
- When was White Elephant founded?
- White Elephant was founded in 2012, on October 30, 2012.
- Who leads White Elephant?
- 임학규.
- Where is White Elephant located?
- Headquartered in South Korea.
- Is White Elephant trustworthy?
- White Elephant 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 White Elephant's registration number?
- Registration: 문화체육관광부-2017-0004 (South Korea).
- What is White Elephant's website?
- http://www.whiteelephant.or.kr
- Are donations to White Elephant 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.