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At AWSS we recognise all animals as sentient beings with the right to a good quality life and are involved with all aspects of animal welfare
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 003-316 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. 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 50 ('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 animal welfare charities in South Africa is 52/100.
The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch is located in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.
The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). 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.
At AWSS we recognise all animals as sentient beings with the right to a good quality life and are involved with all aspects of animal welfare The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among animal welfare charities registered in South Africa: The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.
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The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch 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.
The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch 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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Quick facts about The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch
- What is The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch?
- The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch is a animal welfare voluntary association based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. At AWSS we recognise all animals as sentient beings with the right to a good quality life and are involved with all aspects of animal welfare
- When was The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch founded?
- The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch was founded in 2001.
- Where is The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch located?
- Headquartered in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
- Is The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch trustworthy?
- The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 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 The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch's registration number?
- Registration: 003-316 NPO (South Africa).
- What is The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch's website?
- https://awss.co.za/
- Are donations to The Animal Welfare Society Of South Africa: Stellenbosch 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.