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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
40/100 · methodology

About Arab Center for Architecture

Founded in 2008 in Beirut, and registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior of Lebanon under number 171/2008, the Arab Center for Architecture (Association for the preservation and dissemination of modern Lebanese and Arab built heritage) is a non-profit organization addressing modern urban design, architecture, design, and planning in the Arab world. Its board members are: George Arbid (president), Nada Assi, Fouad El Khoury, Bernard Khoury, Hashim Sarkis, Amira Solh, Jad Tabet. ACA presently employs, on part time basis, a project manager, a documentalist and a number of architects and architecture students engaged in the digitizing activity. The ACA is currently collaborating in a project on "strengthening capacities in the cultural world" funded by the EU and the Heinrich Boll …

Founded
Headquarters
Beirut
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Lebanon

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Operating countries (1)
Lebanon

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Arab Center for Architecture is a Beirut-based non-profit founded in 2008 and registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior. It is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of modern Arab and Lebanese architectural heritage, addressing modern urban design, architecture, …

The Arab Center for Architecture is a Beirut-based non-profit founded in 2008 and registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior. It is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of modern Arab and Lebanese architectural heritage, addressing modern urban design, architecture, and planning in the Arab world.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 40
Peer average: 41

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Arab Center for Architecture with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in Lebanon 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 contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
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  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Arab Center for Architecture is an arts & culture 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 2008 and has been operating for 18 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.

Arab Center for Architecture 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 arts & culture charities in Lebanon is 41/100.

Arab Center for Architecture is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its address is Mrad Bldg., 7th floor, Selim Rustom Baz street, Ashrafieh, Lebanon.

Arab Center for Architecture is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Arab Center for Architecture 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. 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.

Founded in 2008 in Beirut, and registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior of Lebanon under number 171/2008, the Arab Center for Architecture (Association for the preservation and dissemination of modern Lebanese and Arab built heritage) is a non-profit organization addressing modern urban design, architecture, design, and planning in the Arab world. Its board members are: George Arbid (president), Nada Assi, Fouad El Khoury, Bernard Khoury, Hashim Sarkis, Amira Solh, Jad Tabet. ACA presently employs, on part time basis, a project manager, a documentalist and a number of architects and architecture students engaged in the digitizing activity. The ACA is currently collaborating in a project on "strengthening capacities in the... Arab Center for Architecture is an arts & culture organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2008.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Dr. G••••• A••••
Co-founder

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Lebanon

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 205
Arts & Culture this charity 122
Health 119
Advocacy & Civil Rights 114
International 45
Environment 45
Social Services 24
Youth Development 23
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Most common causes in Lebanon

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Human Rights 403
International Development 316
Education 225
Children 207
Youth Development 203
Arts & Culture 188
Health 147
Vocational Training 141
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
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Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2008
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Arab Center for Architecture

What is Arab Center for Architecture?
Arab Center for Architecture is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Founded in 2008 in Beirut, and registered with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior of Lebanon under number 171/2008, the Arab Center for Architecture (Association for the preservation and dissemination of modern Lebanese and Arab built heritage) is a non-profit organization addressing modern urban design, architecture, design, and planning in the Arab world. Its board members are: George Arbid (president), Nada Assi, Fouad El Khoury, Bernard Khoury, Hashim Sarkis, Amira Solh, Jad Tabet. ACA presently employs, on part time basis, a project manager, a documentalist and a number of architects and architecture students engaged in the digitizing activity. The ACA is currently collaborating in a project on "strengthening capacities in the cultural world" funded by the EU and the Heinrich Boll Foundation in partnership with many associations working in the field of modern archives. Seminars, trainings, publications, exhibitions and conferences are among the main activities developed by the center.
When was Arab Center for Architecture founded?
Arab Center for Architecture was founded in 2008.
Who leads Arab Center for Architecture?
Dr. George Arbid serves as Co-founder.
Where is Arab Center for Architecture located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Arab Center for Architecture trustworthy?
Arab Center for Architecture 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 Arab Center for Architecture's website?
http://www.arab-architecture.org/
Are donations to Arab Center for Architecture 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.