The Charity Database Explained

We believe that data has the power to create a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient society. A step in this direction is the aggregation and dissemination of unbiased data involving all Hong Kong charities. As of February 28, 2022, Hong Kong consisted of 9,669 Section 88 tax-exempt charities (16,346, if including charity subsidiaries and sub-subsidiaries), yet there was no public place for easy access to contact information and unbiased data for these entities – until now.

Our database below comprises an up-to-date list of ALL of Hong Kong’s Section 88 tax-exempt charities. These charities are then further researched and added to our user-friendly Charity Directory. This growing directory will aid volunteers, the public, funders etc., to learn more about each charity’s activities, it’s needs, and overall help bring transparency and efficiency to the sector. 

The Complete Hong Kong Charity Database (excluding subsidiaries)

This charity database below is an up-to-date list of ALL of Hong Kong’s Section 88 tax-exempt charities (excluding subsidiaries).

PS! While this database comprises all of Hong Kong’s charities, we still have a long way to go in having thoroughly researched all of these and having these added to our charity directory. If you’re eager to get involved or have other feedback for us, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Complete Hong Kong Charity Database (including subsidiaries)

The charity database below is an up-to-date list of ALL of Hong Kong’s Section 88 tax-exempt charities (including subsidiaries). Note that the subsidiary names are appended to the charity title name with a vertical bar ( | ). While we endeavour to research all tax-exempt entities in Hong Kong, we are currently not prioritizing researching subsidiaries.

Charities That No Longer Has Tax-Exempt Status (including subsidiaries)

The following real-time database shows all previously Section 88 tax-exempt charities (including subsidiaries) that no longer has the tax-exempt charity status as per the Inland Revenue Department. This database will update monthly. We have no information on the exact reasons each of these have been removed, which can range from the organisation being dissolved. a subsidiary no longer operating, or the Inland Revenue Department withdrawing the tax-exempt status for a number of reasons. Note that the “Removed from the official IRD List Date” will only be accurate from February 2022 onwards. All older removed charities have the removal date of 31/1/2022.

Feedback on our charity databases?

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If you have feedback or suggestions on how we can improve our charity databases, please contact us. Or, if you would like to help us enhance our data, please consider getting involved.