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THE UNDERDOG PROJECT Get involved today! The Underdog Project is on a crusade of kindness. Using highly successful animal assisted activities and therapeuti ...
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Underdog Project is a registered animal welfare nonprofit in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its registration number is 099-954 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
The Underdog Project 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 Underdog Project is registered in South Africa. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.
The Underdog Project is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.
The Underdog Project 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.
THE UNDERDOG PROJECT Get involved today! The Underdog Project is on a crusade of kindness. Using highly successful animal assisted activities and therapeuti ... The Underdog Project is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2012.
Among animal welfare charities registered in South Africa: The Underdog Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
The Underdog Project 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 Underdog Project 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 Underdog Project 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 Underdog Project
- What is The Underdog Project?
- The Underdog Project is a animal welfare voluntary association, South Africa. THE UNDERDOG PROJECT Get involved today! The Underdog Project is on a crusade of kindness. Using highly successful animal assisted activities and therapeuti ...
- When was The Underdog Project founded?
- The Underdog Project was founded in 2012.
- Where is The Underdog Project located?
- Headquartered in South Africa.
- Is The Underdog Project trustworthy?
- The Underdog Project 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 Underdog Project's registration number?
- Registration: 099-954 NPO (South Africa).
- What is The Underdog Project's website?
- https://underdogproject.org/
- Are donations to The Underdog Project 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.