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Childfund Korea

ChildFund Korea creates a world where children grow up upright and enjoy happy life.

Seoul Reg 202-82-55238 · MOIS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Childfund Korea

ChildFund Korea creates a world where children grow up upright and enjoy happy life.

Headquarters
Seoul
Operating in
25 countries

Mission

ChildFund Korea creates a world where children grow up upright and enjoy happy life.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
Operating countries (25)
Bangladesh Burkina Faso Cambodia Ethiopia Ghana Guinea-Bissau Indonesia Kenya Laos Malawi Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Philippines Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone Sri Lanka Tanzania Uganda Vietnam Zambia South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar human services in South Korea
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
Peer average: 32

Red flags

· All clear
Ministry of Interior status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Childfund Korea is a registered human services nonprofit based in Seoul, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. Its registration number is 202-82-55238. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Childfund Korea has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 Korea is 32/100.

Childfund Korea is located in Seoul, South Korea.

Childfund Korea is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in South Korea.

Childfund Korea has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. 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.

ChildFund Korea creates a world where children grow up upright and enjoy happy life. Childfund Korea is classified as a human services organization registered in South Korea.

Among human services charities registered in South Korea: Childfund Korea's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100 is in line with the peer average of 32/100.

Childfund Korea 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Korea, Republic of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Hanwha Life Supports Vietnam IT Talent Development with Olympiad Sponsorship - Korea IT Times
Apr 2026
www.koreaittimes.com
BTS Jimin and family enter Green Noble Club - 동아일보
Sep 2025
www.donga.com
Refugees the Government Brought to Korea and Their Hard Life Here - 경향신문
Jun 2021
www.khan.co.kr
[SBS Star] BTS J-HOPE Donates Multi-million Won to Charity in Celebration of His Birthday - SBS 뉴스
Feb 2021
news.sbs.co.kr
[SBS Star] BTS J-HOPE Makes Large Donation to Help Children in Need - SBS 뉴스
Aug 2020
news.sbs.co.kr
[SBS Star] IU Surprises Everyone with the Amount of Money She Donated This Year! - SBS 뉴스
Dec 2018
news.sbs.co.kr
[SBS Star] Lee Joon Gi Takes Photos with Mickey Mouse During His First Official Visit to Korea - SBS 뉴스
Nov 2018
news.sbs.co.kr
[SBS Star] IU Gifts Fans by Making Donation Under the Name of Her Fan Club 'UAENA' - SBS 뉴스
Sep 2018
news.sbs.co.kr
[Photo] Wrapping Christmas presents for underprivileged children - Hankyoreh : English Edition
Dec 2017
english.hani.co.kr
어린이재단, 쉘코리아-생활안전연합과 ‘아동안전교육’ 실시 - 글로벌뉴스통신GNA
Oct 2017
www.globalnewsagency.kr

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Peer charities

Other human services in South Korea, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Childfund Korea This page 34 - -
U Nine Change 37 - -
TaiWha Methodist Social Welfare Foundation 30 - -
DDing Dong LGBTIQ Youth Support Center 30 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS)
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No 공익법인 annual return on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Childfund Korea

What is Childfund Korea?
Childfund Korea is a human services nonprofit organization based in Seoul, South Korea. ChildFund Korea creates a world where children grow up upright and enjoy happy life.
Where is Childfund Korea located?
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The charity operates in 25 countries.
Is Childfund Korea trustworthy?
Childfund Korea has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Childfund Korea's registration number?
Registration: 202-82-55238 (South Korea).
What is Childfund Korea's website?
https://www.childfund.or.kr/main.do
Are donations to Childfund Korea 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.