Arab Foundations Forum
Amman-based regional network connecting and strengthening Arab philanthropic foundations
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Arab Foundations Forum (AFF) is a regional platform based in Amman that brings together Arab philanthropic foundations and grant-making organizations to exchange knowledge, coordinate resources, and advance a culture of structured giving across the Arab world. The forum supports member foundations through peer learning, research, and advocacy, working to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of organized philanthropy throughout the region. It serves as a convening space for foundation leaders to address shared challenges and opportunities.
Mission
To strengthen Arab philanthropy by connecting foundations, sharing best practices, and advocating for an enabling environment for organized giving across the region.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesEstablished in 2006 as a membership-based association of philanthropic foundations in the Arab region, headquartered in Amman, to strengthen strategic and effective giving.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in JordanConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Arab Foundations Forum with a partial profile.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Jordan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Jordan data
- GiveRadar's profile for Arab Foundations Forum draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Jordan it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArab Foundations Forum is a community development nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. 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 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Arab Foundations Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('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 community development charities in Jordan is 42/100.
Arab Foundations Forum is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Arab Foundations Forum is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
Arab Foundations Forum is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan 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.
Arab Foundations Forum (AFF) is a regional platform based in Amman that brings together Arab philanthropic foundations and grant-making organizations to exchange knowledge, coordinate resources, and advance a culture of structured giving across the Arab world. The forum supports member foundations through peer learning, research, and advocacy, working to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of organized philanthropy throughout the region. It serves as a convening space for foundation leaders to address shared challenges and opportunities. Arab Foundations Forum is a community development organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 2006.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Arab Foundations Forum is listed in Jordan. 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.
Arab Foundations Forum is listed in Jordan. 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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Mission statement · Published
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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 · 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
Methodology
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Quick facts about Arab Foundations Forum
- What is Arab Foundations Forum?
- Arab Foundations Forum is a community development non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. Arab Foundations Forum (AFF) is a regional platform based in Amman that brings together Arab philanthropic foundations and grant-making organizations to exchange knowledge, coordinate resources, and advance a culture of structured giving across the Arab world. The forum supports member foundations through peer learning, research, and advocacy, working to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of organized philanthropy throughout the region. It serves as a convening space for foundation leaders to address shared challenges and opportunities.
- When was Arab Foundations Forum founded?
- Arab Foundations Forum was founded in 2006.
- Where is Arab Foundations Forum located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is Arab Foundations Forum trustworthy?
- Arab Foundations Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 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 Arab Foundations Forum's website?
- http://arabfoundationsforum.org/
- Are donations to Arab Foundations Forum tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan 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.