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The Al Bustan Festival is an international festival of Music and the performing Arts that takes place annually over five weeks during the months of February and March. The Al Bustan Festival was the first and sole “Classical” Music Festival of this size, in the region. Its main objective is to revive the cultural life of a country re-emerging after seventeen years of civil war. Throughout the years, the Festival succeeded in establishing a Classical Music season in Lebanon. Also its primary aim is education. This is an intrinsic part of the Festival and involves a range of activities beyond the performances given on stage. The Festival provides a rich environment for the cross-pollination of the Arts: meetings between visiting …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAl Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lebanon is 37/100.
Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years. Its registered address is Riad El Solh, Lebanon.
Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Al Bustan Festival is an international festival of Music and the performing Arts that takes place annually over five weeks during the months of February and March. The Al Bustan Festival was the first and sole “Classical” Music Festival of this size, in the region. Its main objective is to revive the cultural life of a country re-emerging after seventeen years of civil war. Throughout the years, the Festival succeeded in establishing a Classical Music season in Lebanon. Also its primary aim is education. This is an intrinsic part of the Festival and involves a range of activities beyond the performances given on stage. The Festival provides a rich... Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Lebanon: Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100.
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Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts is registered in Lebanon. 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.
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Quick facts about Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts
- What is Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts?
- Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. The Al Bustan Festival is an international festival of Music and the performing Arts that takes place annually over five weeks during the months of February and March. The Al Bustan Festival was the first and sole “Classical” Music Festival of this size, in the region. Its main objective is to revive the cultural life of a country re-emerging after seventeen years of civil war. Throughout the years, the Festival succeeded in establishing a Classical Music season in Lebanon. Also its primary aim is education. This is an intrinsic part of the Festival and involves a range of activities beyond the performances given on stage. The Festival provides a rich environment for the cross-pollination of the Arts: meetings between visiting and local artists, drama workshops, dance masterclasses, lectures, etc. | Acronym: ABIFMA
- When was Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts founded?
- Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts was founded in 1994.
- Where is Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts trustworthy?
- Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts's website?
- http://www.albustanfestival.com
- Are donations to Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Arts tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.