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Established in 1989, Al-basar International Foundation (BIF) is a leading non-government, non-profit organization, working in the field of prevention of blindness. BIF was launched with the vision of a world free from avoidable causes of blindness. We provided therapeutic, preventative and educational programs to manage blindness and visual impairment in developing countries on a regional and international scale. Mission To save the sight of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision and visual rehabilitation. Vision Al-Basar International Foundation envisions a world where all individuals specially those living in the developing world and suffering from visual disabilities have access to eye healthcare and are given …
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GiveRadar's verified records show Al Basar International Foundation with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 78% of the 68 charities in Saudi Arabia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAl Basar International Foundation is a health nonprofit based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Al Basar International Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 health charities in Saudi Arabia is 33/100.
Al Basar International Foundation is located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Its address is Kahhal Medical Centre, Corniche.
Al Basar International Foundation is classified as a Health organization, based in Saudi Arabia. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Al Basar International Foundation is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Saudi Arabia 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. 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.
Established in 1989, Al-basar International Foundation (BIF) is a leading non-government, non-profit organization, working in the field of prevention of blindness. BIF was launched with the vision of a world free from avoidable causes of blindness. We provided therapeutic, preventative and educational programs to manage blindness and visual impairment in developing countries on a regional and international scale. Mission To save the sight of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision and visual rehabilitation. Vision Al-Basar International Foundation envisions a world where all individuals specially those living in the developing world and suffering from... Al Basar International Foundation is a health organization based in Saudi Arabia.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Saudi Arabia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Al Basar International Foundation is listed in Saudi Arabia. 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.
Al Basar International Foundation is listed in Saudi Arabia. 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 Al Basar International Foundation
- What is Al Basar International Foundation?
- Al Basar International Foundation is a health non-governmental based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1989, Al-basar International Foundation (BIF) is a leading non-government, non-profit organization, working in the field of prevention of blindness. BIF was launched with the vision of a world free from avoidable causes of blindness. We provided therapeutic, preventative and educational programs to manage blindness and visual impairment in developing countries on a regional and international scale. Mission To save the sight of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. We combat the causes and consequences of blindness by establishing programs based on evidence and research in vision and visual rehabilitation. Vision Al-Basar International Foundation envisions a world where all individuals specially those living in the developing world and suffering from visual disabilities have access to eye healthcare and are given equal and fair opportunities of treatment that will improve their quality of life. | Arabic: مؤسسة البصر الخيرية العالمية | Acronym: BIF
- Where is Al Basar International Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
- Is Al Basar International Foundation trustworthy?
- Al Basar International Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Al Basar International Foundation's website?
- http://www.al-basar.com/
- Are donations to Al Basar International Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Saudi Arabia 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.