Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation
Amman foundation supporting Arab scientific research, cultural life, and intellectual development
About
The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is a leading Jordanian cultural and scientific foundation established in Amman in memory of the founder of Arab Bank. The foundation supports Arab intellectual and cultural development through grants for scientific research, literary prizes, and a widely used public library. It is recognized as one of the most influential private foundations in the Arab world, bridging science, culture, and civil society across the region.
To advance Arab scientific research, culture, and knowledge by supporting researchers, writers, and cultural institutions across the Arab world.
Established in 1978 by Arab Bank in memory of its founder Abdul Hameed Shoman, the foundation supports Arab scientific research, culture, and creativity from its base in Amman.
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Jordan
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- It is one of the better-documented charities in Jordan GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is listed in Jordan. 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.
Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is listed in Jordan. 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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12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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#9 of 230 charities in Jordan on integrity score
42/100 puts it in the top 4% of the cohort, tied with 19 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Compared with 8 similar arts & culture charities in Jordan.
Cause areas in Jordan
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Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is a leading Jordanian cultural and scientific foundation established in Amman in memory of the founder of Arab Bank. The foundation supports Arab intellectual and cultural development through grants for scientific research, literary prizes, and a widely used public library. It is recognized as one of the most influential private foundations in the Arab world, bridging science, culture, and civil society across the region. Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is an arts & culture organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1978.
Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.
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Quick facts about Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation
- What is Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation?
- Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation is a leading Jordanian cultural and scientific foundation established in Amman in memory of the founder of Arab Bank. The foundation supports Arab intellectual and cultural development through grants for scientific research, literary prizes, and a widely used public library. It is recognized as one of the most influential private foundations in the Arab world, bridging science, culture, and civil society across the region.
- When was Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation founded?
- Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation was founded in 1978.
- Where is Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation trustworthy?
- Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation's website?
- http://www.shoman.org
- Are donations to Abdul Hameed Shoman Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan 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.