Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
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BETA Lebanon is Lebanon's first no-kill animal shelter and rescue organization, founded in 2004. It rescues abused and abandoned animals — including victims of illegal wildlife trade — and cares for dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, monkeys, and other animals. BETA pioneered Lebanon's first TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) program in cooperation with local municipalities and in 2021 opened a state-of-the-art shelter built to the highest international standards. The organization rehomes cats and dogs globally and campaigns to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, puppy farms, and animal cruelty.
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Mission
To provide a safe haven for all rescue animals whilst striving to find the loving, permanent homes that they deserve, and to use education and direct action to prevent animal overpopulation and cruelty, actively working towards a society that treats all animals with compassion.
Programs
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Animal Rescue
BETA rescues stray, abused, and abandoned animals across Lebanon, including victims of illegal wildlife trade such as baboons, vervets, macaques, hyenas, and lions.
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TNR Program (Trap, Neuter and Return)
Lebanon's first TNR program, developed in cooperation with local municipalities to help reduce the overpopulation of stray dogs and cats.
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesBETA was founded in 2004 by a group of women who met by the garbage bins where they would feed stray dogs and cats. This led to the development of Beirut Ethical Treatment of Animals (BETA), which has grown into …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBeirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is a registered environment nonprofit based in Baabda, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its registration number is 205/AD. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is significantly above the average of 36/100 for environment charities in Lebanon. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Lebanon is 36/100.
Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is located in Baabda, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is classified as a Environment organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.
Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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.
BETA Lebanon is Lebanon's first no-kill animal shelter and rescue organization, founded in 2004. It rescues abused and abandoned animals — including victims of illegal wildlife trade — and cares for dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, monkeys, and other animals. BETA pioneered Lebanon's first TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) program in cooperation with local municipalities and in 2021 opened a state-of-the-art shelter built to the highest international standards. The organization rehomes cats and dogs globally and campaigns to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, puppy farms, and animal cruelty. Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is classified as a environment organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among environment charities registered in Lebanon: Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100 is significantly above the peer average of 36/100.
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Donations are tax-deductible in the US under section 501(c)(3), Tax identification # 83-2075807.
Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 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.
Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 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 Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
- What is Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals?
- Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is a environment non-governmental based in Baabda, Lebanon. BETA Lebanon is Lebanon's first no-kill animal shelter and rescue organization, founded in 2004. It rescues abused and abandoned animals — including victims of illegal wildlife trade — and cares for dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, monkeys, and other animals. BETA pioneered Lebanon's first TNR (Trap, Neuter and Return) program in cooperation with local municipalities and in 2021 opened a state-of-the-art shelter built to the highest international standards. The organization rehomes cats and dogs globally and campaigns to combat illegal wildlife trafficking, puppy farms, and animal cruelty.
- When was Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals founded?
- Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was founded in 2004.
- Where is Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals located?
- Headquartered in Baabda, Lebanon.
- Is Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals trustworthy?
- Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's registration number?
- Registration: 205/AD (Lebanon).
- What is Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's website?
- https://betalebanon.org/
- Are donations to Beirut for the Ethical Treatment of Animals 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.