Hearts of Hope
Giving children back their childhood
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What we do Giving children back their childhood Hearts of Hope is a transitional children’s home based in Johannesburg, providing a turning point opportunity of personal and individualised nurturing care […]
To give orphaned and vulnerable children a turning point through personal, individualized and nurturing care. Hearts of Hope supports each child’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being in a safe home environment.
Hearts of Hope began with Christian volunteers serving at a Johannesburg children’s home in 1997. They witnessed the effects of institutional care and the HIV/AIDS crisis on children who lacked treatment and individualized support. In 2003, the volunteers established an …
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- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Established in 2004, it predates 90% of the charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented charities in South Africa GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Hearts of Hope 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.
Hearts of Hope 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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#5 of 209,992 charities in South Africa on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (53/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 3 similar human services charities in South Africa.
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Frequently asked questions about Hearts of Hope
Hearts of Hope is a registered human services nonprofit based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 033-126 NPO. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
What we do Giving children back their childhood Hearts of Hope is a transitional children’s home based in Johannesburg, providing a turning point opportunity of personal and individualised nurturing care […] Hearts of Hope is classified as a human services organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2004.
Hearts of Hope's official registration number is 033-126 NPO, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
Hearts of Hope is located in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years. Its registered address is 81 Bessemer Street, Wendywood.
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Quick facts about Hearts of Hope
- What is Hearts of Hope?
- Hearts of Hope is a human services non-profit company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. What we do Giving children back their childhood Hearts of Hope is a transitional children’s home based in Johannesburg, providing a turning point opportunity of personal and individualised nurturing care […]
- When was Hearts of Hope founded?
- Hearts of Hope was founded in 2004.
- Where is Hearts of Hope located?
- Headquartered in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
- Is Hearts of Hope trustworthy?
- Hearts of Hope has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Hearts of Hope's registration number?
- Registration: 033-126 NPO (South Africa).
- What is Hearts of Hope's website?
- https://heartsofhope.org.za/
- Are donations to Hearts of Hope 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.