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Arabic: جمعية بسمة الخيرية | Acronym: BASSMA | Other name: BASSMA organisme de bienfaisance
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBassma is a registered social services nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Bassma has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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 32 ('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 social services charities in Lebanon is 36/100.
Bassma is located in Beirut, Lebanon. Its registered address is Fourth Flour Traboulsi Bldg., Badaro Main Street, Lebanon.
Bassma is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Bassma has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. 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.
Arabic: جمعية بسمة الخيرية | Acronym: BASSMA | Other name: BASSMA organisme de bienfaisance Bassma is classified as a social services organization registered in Lebanon.
Among social services charities registered in Lebanon: Bassma's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100 is in line with the peer average of 36/100.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BASSMA 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.
BASSMA is registered in Lebanon. 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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Quick facts about Bassma
- What is Bassma?
- Bassma is a social services non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Arabic: جمعية بسمة الخيرية | Acronym: BASSMA | Other name: BASSMA organisme de bienfaisance
- Where is Bassma located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is Bassma trustworthy?
- Bassma has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 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 Bassma's website?
- http://www.bassma.org
- Are donations to Bassma 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.