Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc
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Hands Along The Nile Development SE
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Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) is an American organization whose mission is to increase intercultural understanding between the US and the Middle East and to support community development efforts in the Arab world, with a particular emphasis on Egypt. Since its establishment in 1988, HANDS has worked to build better relationships between Americans and Egyptians, as well as other Middle Easterners through exchange programs and collaborative community development work. Currently, HANDS works with over 35 different community-based organizations in Egypt and in the Middle East. Our partners work in the poorest of the poor communities and have direct access to grassroots groups. In Egypt, HANDS-supported projects reach an estimated 500,000 Egyptians annually. HANDS has extensive experience helping marginalized …
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Education and development
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHands Along the Nile Development Services Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 133543436. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $932K in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133543436. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc has $932K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $932K in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) is an American organization whose mission is to increase intercultural understanding between the US and the Middle East and to support community development efforts in the Arab world, with a particular emphasis on Egypt. Since its establishment in 1988, HANDS has worked to build better relationships between Americans and Egyptians, as well as other Middle Easterners through exchange programs and collaborative community development work. Currently, HANDS works with over 35 different community-based organizations in Egypt and in the Middle East. Our partners work in the poorest of the poor communities and have direct access to grassroots groups. In Egypt, HANDS-supported projects reach an... Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $932K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133543436, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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HANDS ALONG THE NILE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES INC is registered in United States. 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.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 55 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1989
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc
- What is Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc?
- Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. Hands Along the Nile Development Services (HANDS) is an American organization whose mission is to increase intercultural understanding between the US and the Middle East and to support community development efforts in the Arab world, with a particular emphasis on Egypt. Since its establishment in 1988, HANDS has worked to build better relationships between Americans and Egyptians, as well as other Middle Easterners through exchange programs and collaborative community development work. Currently, HANDS works with over 35 different community-based organizations in Egypt and in the Middle East. Our partners work in the poorest of the poor communities and have direct access to grassroots groups. In Egypt, HANDS-supported projects reach an estimated 500,000 Egyptians annually. HANDS has extensive experience helping marginalized groups such as youth, women and people with disabilities increase economic opportunities, halt harmful health practices, access education and literacy courses, and become empowered community leaders. In addition, HANDS has worked over the years to support peace-building and intercultural- dialogue programs, not only inside vulnerable communities, but also through international exchange programs built to link professionals and leaders from government, private sector and civil society in Egypt, the region, and the U.S., to enhance their collaboration, build lasting professional and personal relationships and expand networks that contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous future for all. HANDS tackles critical socio-economic challenges by focusing on: - Economic empowerment - Creating jobs and improving livelihoods through microloans, entrepreneurship training, assistance to small farmers to be resilient to climate change, and job skills training. - Healthcare - Supporting community based hospitals, through infrastructure building, equipment and human resources trainings. - Civil society capacity building - Strengthening local organizations to
- When was Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc founded?
- Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc was founded in 1989.
- Who leads Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc?
- Jennifer Cate serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc located?
- Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, United States. The charity operates in 3 countries.
- What is Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc trustworthy?
- Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong 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 Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133543436.
- What is Hands Along the Nile Development Services Inc's website?
- http://handsalongthenile.org