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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
40/100 · methodology

About Charity Donation Foundation

Charity Donation Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit headquartered in Washington DC, working on poverty alleviation.

Founded
Headquarters
Zahleh
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
2 countries

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.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere.Browse all SDG 1 charities → SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.Browse all SDG 10 charities →
Operating countries (2)
Lebanon United States

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Charity Donation Foundation started as a personal initiative in April 2014 in the Bekaa valley to help impoverished Lebanese families affected by the Syrian refugee crisis. It was officially launched in December 2014 in Zahle and legally established in Lebanon …

Charity Donation Foundation started as a personal initiative in April 2014 in the Bekaa valley to help impoverished Lebanese families affected by the Syrian refugee crisis. It was officially launched in December 2014 in Zahle and legally established in Lebanon in 2017 with poverty eradication as its focus. It delivers items to underprivileged families and runs emergency relief campaigns.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 40
Peer average: 39

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 Charity Donation Foundation with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 857 charities in Lebanon it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Charity Donation Foundation is a social services nonprofit based in Zahleh, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Charity Donation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. 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 40 ('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 social services charities in Lebanon is 39/100.

Charity Donation Foundation is located in Zahleh, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Charity Donation Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Charity Donation Foundation 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. 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.

Charity Donation Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit headquartered in Washington DC, working on poverty alleviation. Charity Donation Foundation is a social services organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2014.

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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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Leadership

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Terry B••••
Founder

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)

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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 122
Health 119
Advocacy & Civil Rights 114
International 45
Environment 45
Social Services this charity 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
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2014
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Charity Donation Foundation

What is Charity Donation Foundation?
Charity Donation Foundation is a social services non-governmental based in Zahleh, Lebanon. Charity Donation Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit headquartered in Washington DC, working on poverty alleviation.
When was Charity Donation Foundation founded?
Charity Donation Foundation was founded in 2014.
Who leads Charity Donation Foundation?
Terry Bitar serves as Founder.
Where is Charity Donation Foundation located?
Headquartered in Zahleh, Lebanon. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Charity Donation Foundation trustworthy?
Charity Donation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 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 Charity Donation Foundation's website?
https://charitydonationfoundation.org/
Are donations to Charity Donation Foundation 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.