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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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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
34/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Beirut, Adlieh
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Lebanon

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 where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (1)
Lebanon

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Beirut 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.

Beirut 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 Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 34
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

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Beirut Art Center (BAC) with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any arts & culture charities in Lebanon - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lebanon data
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Beirut 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Beirut Notebook: The Carlton Hotel, ”Slowly, slowly, the hotel was deserted……” - annahar.com
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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

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2009
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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.