General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)
Umbrella body coordinating voluntary and civil society organizations across Jordan's Amman Governorate
General Union of Voluntary Societies
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Visit www.guvs.org.joAbout General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)
The General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is an umbrella organization based in Amman that coordinates and supports voluntary and civil society associations in the Amman Governorate. It works with member organizations to promote volunteerism, social cohesion, and community development across Jordan. The Union facilitates cooperation between civil society groups and government bodies to advance social welfare.
Mission
To strengthen voluntary and civic organizations in Jordan by providing coordination, advocacy, and capacity-building support.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe General Union of Voluntary Societies was established in 1959 as an umbrella body coordinating charitable associations across Jordan under the Ministry of Social Development.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar community development in JordanConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) has a partial profile.
- Established in 1959, it predates 88% of the charities in Jordan GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Jordan it tracks. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- financial records
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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 + methodologyGeneral Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is a community development 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 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 39/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39/100. 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 39 ('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 community development charities in Jordan is 42/100.
General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.
General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) 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. 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.
The General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is an umbrella organization based in Amman that coordinates and supports voluntary and civil society associations in the Amman Governorate. It works with member organizations to promote volunteerism, social cohesion, and community development across Jordan. The Union facilitates cooperation between civil society groups and government bodies to advance social welfare. General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is a community development organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1959.
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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.
General Union of Voluntary Societies 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.
General Union of Voluntary Societies 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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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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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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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 · 1959
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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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 General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)
- What is General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)?
- General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is a community development non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) is an umbrella organization based in Amman that coordinates and supports voluntary and civil society associations in the Amman Governorate. It works with member organizations to promote volunteerism, social cohesion, and community development across Jordan. The Union facilitates cooperation between civil society groups and government bodies to advance social welfare.
- When was General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) founded?
- General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) was founded in 1959.
- Where is General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) trustworthy?
- General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 39 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 General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS)'s website?
- https://www.guvs.org.jo/en
- Are donations to General Union of Voluntary Societies (GUVS) 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.