EFG Foundation for Social Development
Cairo-based independent foundation funding sustainable social programs in health, education, and livelihoods
Hermes Foundation
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Visit www.efgfoundation.org.egAbout EFG Foundation for Social Development
The EFG Hermes Foundation is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization established in Cairo in 2006 to help individuals and institutions overcome financial, educational, and health-related challenges. It supports innovative and sustainable programs that expand opportunities for underserved communities, partnering with established NGOs and institutions across the region. The Foundation takes an engaged approach to grantmaking, working closely with community leaders and local stakeholders throughout the project planning and funding cycle.
Mission
To create lasting positive social impact in local communities by funding and supporting effective organizations and individuals working to address inequality in health, education, and economic opportunity.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe EFG Foundation (formerly EFG Hermes Foundation) is a non-profit, non-governmental foundation established in 2006 by the EFG financial group to support integrated development, health and education programmes for underserved communities in Egypt.
How it stacks up against peers
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- leadership details
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEFG Foundation for Social Development is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Giza, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 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.
EFG Foundation for Social Development 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 arts & culture charities in Egypt is 33/100.
EFG Foundation for Social Development is located in Giza, Egypt. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
EFG Foundation for Social Development is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
EFG Foundation for Social Development is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt 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 EFG Hermes Foundation is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization established in Cairo in 2006 to help individuals and institutions overcome financial, educational, and health-related challenges. It supports innovative and sustainable programs that expand opportunities for underserved communities, partnering with established NGOs and institutions across the region. The Foundation takes an engaged approach to grantmaking, working closely with community leaders and local stakeholders throughout the project planning and funding cycle. EFG Foundation for Social Development is an arts & culture organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 2006.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Hermes Foundation is listed in Egypt. 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.
Hermes Foundation is listed in Egypt. 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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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 · 2006
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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
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Quick facts about EFG Foundation for Social Development
- What is EFG Foundation for Social Development?
- EFG Foundation for Social Development is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Giza, Egypt. The EFG Hermes Foundation is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization established in Cairo in 2006 to help individuals and institutions overcome financial, educational, and health-related challenges. It supports innovative and sustainable programs that expand opportunities for underserved communities, partnering with established NGOs and institutions across the region. The Foundation takes an engaged approach to grantmaking, working closely with community leaders and local stakeholders throughout the project planning and funding cycle.
- When was EFG Foundation for Social Development founded?
- EFG Foundation for Social Development was founded in 2006.
- Where is EFG Foundation for Social Development located?
- Headquartered in Giza, Egypt.
- Is EFG Foundation for Social Development trustworthy?
- EFG Foundation for Social Development 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 EFG Foundation for Social Development's website?
- https://www.efgfoundation.org.eg/
- Are donations to EFG Foundation for Social Development tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt 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.