Basma Society for Culture and Arts
Theatre and cultural programs for children in Gaza
Basma Institute of Culture and Arts
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Basma Institute of Culture and Arts is based in Gaza City and works to advance theatre and cultural activities that address community needs. Its programs aim to engage local audiences through theatre that reflects community issues and concerns. The organization also develops activities and entertainment programs designed to meet the needs of children.
Mission
To promote theatre and cultural programs that serve the community and support children in Gaza City.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesBasma Society for Culture and Arts is an independent, non-profit civil society organization founded in Gaza in 1994, specializing in theater, drama and psychosocial support and running cultural, educational and recreational activities for children, youth, women and persons with disabilities.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in PalestineConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Basma Society for Culture and Arts has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 91% of the 68 arts & culture charities in Palestine it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any arts & culture charities in Palestine - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Palestine data
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBasma Society for Culture and Arts is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Gaza City, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Basma Society for Culture and 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 arts & culture charities in Palestine is 41/100.
Basma Society for Culture and Arts is located in Gaza City, Palestine. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
Basma Society for Culture and Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Palestine. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Basma Society for Culture and Arts is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Palestine 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.
Basma Institute of Culture and Arts is based in Gaza City and works to advance theatre and cultural activities that address community needs. Its programs aim to engage local audiences through theatre that reflects community issues and concerns. The organization also develops activities and entertainment programs designed to meet the needs of children. Basma Society for Culture and Arts is an arts & culture organization based in Palestine. The organization was founded in 1994.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine, State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Basma Institute of Culture and Arts is listed in Palestine, State of. 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.
Basma Institute of Culture and Arts is listed in Palestine, State of. 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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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 · 1994
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Basma Society for Culture and Arts
- What is Basma Society for Culture and Arts?
- Basma Society for Culture and Arts is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Gaza City, Palestine. Basma Institute of Culture and Arts is based in Gaza City and works to advance theatre and cultural activities that address community needs. Its programs aim to engage local audiences through theatre that reflects community issues and concerns. The organization also develops activities and entertainment programs designed to meet the needs of children.
- When was Basma Society for Culture and Arts founded?
- Basma Society for Culture and Arts was founded in 1994.
- Where is Basma Society for Culture and Arts located?
- Headquartered in Gaza City, Palestine.
- Is Basma Society for Culture and Arts trustworthy?
- Basma Society for Culture and 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 Basma Society for Culture and Arts's website?
- http://basmaorg.org/
- Are donations to Basma Society for Culture and Arts tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine 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.