Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut
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Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is a non-profit organization, headed by Dr. Faisal Sinno. It seeks to create a distinct Makassed community based on lofty values. Vision Makassed is a central pillar of humanitarian activity in Lebanon and was founded to empower society through education. "Students doing homework and preparing exam at university, closeup of young man writing in college library" Mission The establishment of Makassed was based on a culture of tolerance, justice, humility and patriotism, so that citizens take pride in their values and identity while remaining open to the world and its cultural diversity. IMG_2461 Core Values Today, its values remain in line with its initial ethos: • Education is essential for economic and social progress …
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· Founding, renaming & milestonesMakassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is a Lebanese non-profit organization founded in 1878. Since then it has been dedicated to education, healthcare, and social services, with a mission to provide equal opportunities for every child, youth, and family regardless …
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut has a partial profile.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in Lebanon GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1878, it predates 92% of the education charities in Lebanon GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMakassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is an education nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1878 and has been operating for 148 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. 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 40 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Lebanon is 41/100.
Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1878 and has been active for 148 years.
Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is classified as an Education organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon 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.
Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is a non-profit organization, headed by Dr. Faisal Sinno. It seeks to create a distinct Makassed community based on lofty values. Vision Makassed is a central pillar of humanitarian activity in Lebanon and was founded to empower society through education. "Students doing homework and preparing exam at university, closeup of young man writing in college library" Mission The establishment of Makassed was based on a culture of tolerance, justice, humility and patriotism, so that citizens take pride in their values and identity while remaining open to the world and its cultural diversity. IMG_2461 Core Values Today, its values remain in line with its initial... Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is an education organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 1878.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Al-Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is listed 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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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1878
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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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 Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut
- What is Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut?
- Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is a education non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut is a non-profit organization, headed by Dr. Faisal Sinno. It seeks to create a distinct Makassed community based on lofty values. Vision Makassed is a central pillar of humanitarian activity in Lebanon and was founded to empower society through education. "Students doing homework and preparing exam at university, closeup of young man writing in college library" Mission The establishment of Makassed was based on a culture of tolerance, justice, humility and patriotism, so that citizens take pride in their values and identity while remaining open to the world and its cultural diversity. IMG_2461 Core Values Today, its values remain in line with its initial ethos: • Education is essential for economic and social progress • Women are vital contributors to such progress • Everyone has an equal right to educational opportunities and healthcare • Civic engagement is a basic component of social, economic and cultural strength.
- When was Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut founded?
- Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut was founded in 1878.
- Where is Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut trustworthy?
- Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 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 Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut's website?
- http://www.makassed.org
- Are donations to Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut 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.