Aga Khan Foundation Egypt
Private international development network improving welfare across Asia and Africa through integrated programs
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The Aga Khan Foundation is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, non-denominational development agencies operating in 30 countries across Asia and Africa. Its work spans food security, health, education, access to financial services, and cultural preservation in traditional music, architecture, and art. The network employs approximately 80,000 people and maintains an average annual non-profit budget of around US$600 million. Programs are designed to bring together economic, social, and cultural activities to address quality-of-life challenges in both urban and rural communities.
Mission
To improve the welfare and prospects of people in the developing world, particularly in Asia and Africa, without regard to faith, origin, or gender.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Aga Khan Foundation has operated in Egypt since 2006, working alongside the Om Habibeh Foundation (established 1991), with programmes concentrated in the historic Al-Darb Al-Ahmar district of Cairo beside Al-Azhar Park.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAga Khan Foundation Egypt is an international nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Aga Khan Foundation Egypt has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 international charities in Egypt is 37/100.
Aga Khan Foundation Egypt is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Aga Khan Foundation Egypt is classified as an International organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Aga Khan Foundation Egypt is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Aga Khan Foundation is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, non-denominational development agencies operating in 30 countries across Asia and Africa. Its work spans food security, health, education, access to financial services, and cultural preservation in traditional music, architecture, and art. The network employs approximately 80,000 people and maintains an average annual non-profit budget of around US$600 million. Programs are designed to bring together economic, social, and cultural activities to address quality-of-life challenges in both urban and rural communities. Aga Khan Foundation Egypt is an international organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 2006.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Aga Khan Foundation Egypt is listed in Egypt. 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.
Aga Khan Foundation Egypt is listed in Egypt. 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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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2006
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about Aga Khan Foundation Egypt
- What is Aga Khan Foundation Egypt?
- Aga Khan Foundation Egypt is a international non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. The Aga Khan Foundation is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, non-denominational development agencies operating in 30 countries across Asia and Africa. Its work spans food security, health, education, access to financial services, and cultural preservation in traditional music, architecture, and art. The network employs approximately 80,000 people and maintains an average annual non-profit budget of around US$600 million. Programs are designed to bring together economic, social, and cultural activities to address quality-of-life challenges in both urban and rural communities.
- When was Aga Khan Foundation Egypt founded?
- Aga Khan Foundation Egypt was founded in 2006.
- Where is Aga Khan Foundation Egypt located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Aga Khan Foundation Egypt trustworthy?
- Aga Khan Foundation Egypt has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Aga Khan Foundation Egypt's website?
- https://www.akf.org/country/egypt/
- Are donations to Aga Khan Foundation Egypt tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt 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.