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Vera School for Learners with Autism was founded in 1970 and makes specific provision for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Vera is a public school functioning under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyVera School for Autistic Learners is a registered education nonprofit based in Cape Town, 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 014-912 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.
Vera School for Autistic Learners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 education charities in South Africa is 52/100.
Vera School for Autistic Learners is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Vera School for Autistic Learners is classified as a Education organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.
Vera School for Autistic Learners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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.
Vera School for Learners with Autism was founded in 1970 and makes specific provision for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Vera is a public school functioning under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). Vera School for Autistic Learners is classified as a education organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2001.
Among education charities registered in South Africa: Vera School for Autistic Learners's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.
Vera School for Autistic Learners 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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Vera School for Autistic Learners 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.
Vera School for Autistic Learners 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 Vera School for Autistic Learners
- What is Vera School for Autistic Learners?
- Vera School for Autistic Learners is a education voluntary association based in Cape Town, South Africa. Vera School for Learners with Autism was founded in 1970 and makes specific provision for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Vera is a public school functioning under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
- When was Vera School for Autistic Learners founded?
- Vera School for Autistic Learners was founded in 2001.
- Where is Vera School for Autistic Learners located?
- Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Is Vera School for Autistic Learners trustworthy?
- Vera School for Autistic Learners has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Vera School for Autistic Learners's registration number?
- Registration: 014-912 NPO (South Africa).
- What is Vera School for Autistic Learners's website?
- https://www.vera.co.za/
- Are donations to Vera School for Autistic Learners 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.