FAQs

Is Animal Advocacy Africa a registered charity?

Animal Advocacy Africa is a program of Credence Institute, which is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO Reference #: 930068987) as set out in section 30(3) of the Income Tax Act No 58 of 1962 (the Act).

Credence Institute has been approved for purposes of section 18A(1)(a) of the Act and donations to the organisation will be tax-deductible in the hands of the donors in terms of and subject to the limitations prescribed in section 18A of the Act.

We are also operating through a fiscal sponsorship with Players Philanthropy Fund (Federal Tax ID: 27-6601178), a Maryland charitable trust with federal tax-exempt status as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Is my donation secure?

Absolutely. The security and confidentiality of your information is our highest priority. Our payment processor, PayPal, is PCI-compliant to ensure security. Additionally, PayPal runs automatic fraud screenings and monitors donations 24/7. We will not sell, trade or share your personal information with anyone else, nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations, and we will only share personal information if you have given us specific permission to do so.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Donations from the United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Donations from other areas are accepted, but are not tax deductible at the moment.

Do I get a receipt?

A donation receipt will be sent to you at the email address you provide. Please be sure to keep a copy of your receipt for tax purposes. If you make a recurring donation, we will email you a receipt each month when your gift is processed. Thank you.

I have a problem with a donation, or I have another question not discussed here and would like more information.

Please email us. We are happy to assist or answer any questions you might have.