Beirut Art Center (BAC)
The mission of Beirut Art Center (BAC) is to produce, present and contextualize local and international art researches and cultural practices in a space that is open and …
Beirut Art Center
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Visit www.beirutartcenter.orgAbout Beirut Art Center (BAC)
Beirut Art Center (BAC) is a non-profit association, space, and platform dedicated to art research and cultural practices in Beirut, Lebanon. Since opening in 2009, BAC has facilitated the creation and realization of projects as well as interactions between local and international cultural initiatives in a space that is open and active all year long. Under its new direction, BAC continues to create a space for knowledge and creative exchanges, with added emphasis on creating a platform for collective discourse, central to all programming. This communal thinking space generates themes that are elaborated through ongoing reading groups, seminars, workshops, curated film programs, interdisciplinary presentations, digital content, and other outputs.
Mission
The mission of Beirut Art Center (BAC) is to produce, present and contextualize local and international art researches and cultural practices in a space that is open and active all year long, and free for all.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesBeirut Art Center is a non-profit association, space and platform dedicated to contemporary art and cultural practices in Beirut, Lebanon. Since opening in 2009 it has facilitated the creation and presentation of art projects, exhibitions, screenings and educational programs.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in LebanonConcerns
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- GiveRadar's profile for Beirut Art Center (BAC) draws on its contact details, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in Lebanon it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records
- leadership details
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBeirut Art Center (BAC) is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Beirut, Adlieh, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Beirut Art Center (BAC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 Lebanon is 41/100.
Beirut Art Center (BAC) is located in Beirut, Adlieh, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Beirut Art Center (BAC) is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Beirut Art Center (BAC) 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.
Beirut Art Center (BAC) is a non-profit association, space, and platform dedicated to art research and cultural practices in Beirut, Lebanon. Since opening in 2009, BAC has facilitated the creation and realization of projects as well as interactions between local and international cultural initiatives in a space that is open and active all year long. Under its new direction, BAC continues to create a space for knowledge and creative exchanges, with added emphasis on creating a platform for collective discourse, central to all programming. This communal thinking space generates themes that are elaborated through ongoing reading groups, seminars, workshops, curated film programs, interdisciplinary presentations, digital content, and other outputs. Beirut Art Center (BAC) is an arts & culture organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2009.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Beirut Art Center 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.
Beirut Art Center is listed 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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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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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 · 2009
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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 Beirut Art Center (BAC)
- What is Beirut Art Center (BAC)?
- Beirut Art Center (BAC) is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Beirut Art Center (BAC) is a non-profit association, space, and platform dedicated to art research and cultural practices in Beirut, Lebanon. Since opening in 2009, BAC has facilitated the creation and realization of projects as well as interactions between local and international cultural initiatives in a space that is open and active all year long. Under its new direction, BAC continues to create a space for knowledge and creative exchanges, with added emphasis on creating a platform for collective discourse, central to all programming. This communal thinking space generates themes that are elaborated through ongoing reading groups, seminars, workshops, curated film programs, interdisciplinary presentations, digital content, and other outputs.
- When was Beirut Art Center (BAC) founded?
- Beirut Art Center (BAC) was founded in 2009.
- Where is Beirut Art Center (BAC) located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Adlieh, Lebanon.
- Is Beirut Art Center (BAC) trustworthy?
- Beirut Art Center (BAC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Beirut Art Center (BAC)'s website?
- http://www.beirutartcenter.org
- Are donations to Beirut Art Center (BAC) 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.