Caritas Jordan
Catholic humanitarian organization serving vulnerable people in Jordan through social and emergency programs
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Caritas Jordan is part of the global Caritas confederation, a network of over 160 Catholic organizations operating in more than 200 countries. In Jordan, the organization works to serve poor and vulnerable populations through humanitarian aid, social support, and community development programs. Its activities address poverty, emergency relief, and long-term community well-being in line with the principles of Catholic social teaching.
Mission
To serve the poor and vulnerable in Jordan by promoting justice, restoring human dignity, and providing humanitarian and development assistance.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCaritas Jordan, the Catholic relief and development organization in Jordan, was founded in 1967 to aid refugees and was officially registered in 1968; it is part of the global Caritas confederation.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in JordanConcerns
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- Established in 1967, it predates 86% of the charities in Jordan GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It is one of the better-documented social services charities in Jordan GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 82% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCaritas Jordan is a social services nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1967 and has been operating for 59 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.
Caritas Jordan 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 social services charities in Jordan is 36/100.
Caritas Jordan is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1967 and has been active for 59 years.
Caritas Jordan is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Caritas Jordan is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Caritas Jordan is part of the global Caritas confederation, a network of over 160 Catholic organizations operating in more than 200 countries. In Jordan, the organization works to serve poor and vulnerable populations through humanitarian aid, social support, and community development programs. Its activities address poverty, emergency relief, and long-term community well-being in line with the principles of Catholic social teaching. Caritas Jordan is a social services organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1967.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Caritas Jordan is listed in Jordan. 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.
Caritas Jordan is listed in Jordan. 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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What we know and don't know
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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 · 1967
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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 Caritas Jordan
- What is Caritas Jordan?
- Caritas Jordan is a social services non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. Caritas Jordan is part of the global Caritas confederation, a network of over 160 Catholic organizations operating in more than 200 countries. In Jordan, the organization works to serve poor and vulnerable populations through humanitarian aid, social support, and community development programs. Its activities address poverty, emergency relief, and long-term community well-being in line with the principles of Catholic social teaching.
- When was Caritas Jordan founded?
- Caritas Jordan was founded in 1967.
- Where is Caritas Jordan located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is Caritas Jordan trustworthy?
- Caritas Jordan 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 Caritas Jordan's website?
- https://www.caritasjordan.org.jo/
- Are donations to Caritas Jordan tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan 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.