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U Nine Change

'U Nine Change' is an international NPO to active medical and education projects mainly and to give the right to happiness for all children, preferentially disadvantaged children of …

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About U Nine Change

'U Nine Change' is an international NPO to active medical and education projects mainly and to give the right to happiness for all children, preferentially disadvantaged children of the world. By changing and improving their lives through treatment and support for those in the blind spots around the world since 2014 in South Korea. We have 9 participation projects. these are medical sponsorship, free clinic support, burn therapy and prevention program, international medical volunteer dispatch, education support fund, educational facility support, playground installation, regional development and emergency relief business. Our motto is "If you need someone, we will be by your side."

Founded
Headquarters
Seoul
Operating in
3 countries

Mission

'U Nine Change' is an international NPO to active medical and education projects mainly and to give the right to happiness for all children, preferentially disadvantaged children of the world. By changing and improving their lives through treatment and support for those in the blind spots around the world since 2014 in South Korea. We have 9 participation projects. these are medical sponsorship, free clinic support, burn therapy and prevention program, international medical volunteer dispatch, education support fund, educational facility support, playground installation, regional development and emergency relief business. Our motto is "If you need someone, we will be by your side."

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.
Operating countries (3)
Kenya Mongolia Philippines

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar human services in South Korea
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 31

Red flags

· All clear
Ministry of Interior status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

U Nine Change is a registered human services nonprofit based in Seoul, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is above the average of 31/100 for human services charities in South Korea.

U Nine Change has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 31/100.

U Nine Change is located in Seoul, South Korea. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years. Its registered address is 707, Magokjungangro 171, South Korea.

U Nine Change is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in South Korea.

U Nine Change has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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.

'U Nine Change' is an international NPO to active medical and education projects mainly and to give the right to happiness for all children, preferentially disadvantaged children of the world. By changing and improving their lives through treatment and support for those in the blind spots around the world since 2014 in South Korea. We have 9 participation projects. these are medical sponsorship, free clinic support, burn therapy and prevention program, international medical volunteer dispatch, education support fund, educational facility support, playground installation, regional development and emergency relief business. Our motto is "If you need someone, we will be by your side." U Nine Change is classified as a human services organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among human services charities registered in South Korea: U Nine Change's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is above the peer average of 31/100.

U Nine Change 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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Peer charities

Other human services in South Korea, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
U Nine Change This page 37 - -
Childfund Korea 34 - -
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
35%

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
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 U Nine Change

What is U Nine Change?
U Nine Change is a human services nonprofit organization based in Seoul, South Korea. 'U Nine Change' is an international NPO to active medical and education projects mainly and to give the right to happiness for all children, preferentially disadvantaged children of the world. By changing and improving their lives through treatment and support for those in the blind spots around the world since 2014 in South Korea. We have 9 participation projects. these are medical sponsorship, free clinic support, burn therapy and prevention program, international medical volunteer dispatch, education support fund, educational facility support, playground installation, regional development and emergency relief business. Our motto is "If you need someone, we will be by your side."
When was U Nine Change founded?
U Nine Change was founded in 2014.
Where is U Nine Change located?
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The charity operates in 3 countries.
Is U Nine Change trustworthy?
U Nine Change has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 U Nine Change's website?
https://www.u9change.org
Are donations to U Nine Change 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.