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High Atlas Foundation

Establish and develop projects for rural communities enabling them to become economically stable.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About High Atlas Foundation

HAF implements a participatory approach in support of integrated community-centered initiatives that local beneficiaries determine and manage. HAF promotes the following types of initiatives: - Sustainable agriculture-Fruit tree and wild plant nurseries, efficient irrigation infrastructure, organic certification, technical training, and commercialization; - Water-Clean drinking water, solar-powered water access, and waste management; - Climate Action-monitoring, validating and selling credits for sequestered carbon - Empowerment (women, youth, indigenous groups)-legal aid and interactive workshops for self-discovery, human and civil rights, psychosocial recovery, leadership, and entrepreneurship; - Education-School infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and adult and pre-school literacy; - Capacity-build­ing-Participat­ory planning, job readiness, and managerial training (organizational and environmental); and - Culture-Preservation of traditions, heritage, and multicultural history and customs (religious, ethnic, social, and linguistic) toward …

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
Morocco

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Establish and develop projects for rural communities enabling them to become economically stable.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, High Atlas Foundation 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 - more than 97% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

High Atlas Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 850478294. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

High Atlas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850478294. 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.

High Atlas Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 environment charities in United States is 90/100.

High Atlas Foundation is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, High Atlas Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

High Atlas Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for High Atlas Foundation. 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, High Atlas Foundation 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.

HAF implements a participatory approach in support of integrated community-centered initiatives that local beneficiaries determine and manage. HAF promotes the following types of initiatives: - Sustainable agriculture-Fruit tree and wild plant nurseries, efficient irrigation infrastructure, organic certification, technical training, and commercialization; - Water-Clean drinking water, solar-powered water access, and waste management; - Climate Action-monitoring, validating and selling credits for sequestered carbon - Empowerment (women, youth, indigenous groups)-legal aid and interactive workshops for self-discovery, human and civil rights, psychosocial recovery, leadership, and entrepreneurship; - Education-School infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and adult and pre-school literacy; - Capacity-building-Participatory planning, job readiness, and managerial training (organizational and environmental); and - Culture-Preservation of traditions, heritage, and... High Atlas Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to High Atlas Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. High Atlas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850478294, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

YO
Yossef B••••••• P••
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Morocco Strategic Minerals Corp. Announces District-Scale Option Agreement in Morocco's Western High Atlas - GlobeNewswi
Apr 2026
www.globenewswire.com
High Atlas Mountains range in Morocco’s rugged landscape - MSN
Mar 2026
www.msn.com
Improving access to education in Morocco’s High Atlas Mountains - Virgin.com
Mar 2026
www.virgin.com
Aoudad: Traces of Morocco’s High Atlas in West Texas and the American Southwest - Morocco World News
Jan 2026
www.moroccoworldnews.com
Riding the High Atlas: Morocco Without the Clock - BIKEPACKING.com
Jan 2026
bikepacking.com
Snow blankets Morocco's High Atlas region as cold front moves in - africanews.com
Dec 2025
www.africanews.com
Snow on the High-Atlas Mountains - Copernicus (EU)
Dec 2025
www.copernicus.eu
Welcoming The New Director Of Sustainable Agriculture To The High Atlas Foundation – Interview - Eurasia Review
Oct 2025
www.eurasiareview.com
Morocco High Atlas whistle language strives for survival - Taipei Times
Sep 2025
www.taipeitimes.com
Spatial modeling of snow water equivalent in the high atlas mountains via a lumped process-based approach - Nature
Jul 2025
www.nature.com
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about High Atlas Foundation

What is High Atlas Foundation?
High Atlas Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. HAF implements a participatory approach in support of integrated community-centered initiatives that local beneficiaries determine and manage. HAF promotes the following types of initiatives: - Sustainable agriculture-Fruit tree and wild plant nurseries, efficient irrigation infrastructure, organic certification, technical training, and commercialization; - Water-Clean drinking water, solar-powered water access, and waste management; - Climate Action-monitoring, validating and selling credits for sequestered carbon - Empowerment (women, youth, indigenous groups)-legal aid and interactive workshops for self-discovery, human and civil rights, psychosocial recovery, leadership, and entrepreneurship; - Education-School infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and adult and pre-school literacy; - Capacity-building-Participatory planning, job readiness, and managerial training (organizational and environmental); and - Culture-Preservation of traditions, heritage, and multicultural history and customs (religious, ethnic, social, and linguistic) toward peaceful coexistence
When was High Atlas Foundation founded?
High Atlas Foundation was founded in 2000.
Who leads High Atlas Foundation?
Yossef Ben-Meir Phd serves as President.
Where is High Atlas Foundation located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is High Atlas Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is High Atlas Foundation trustworthy?
High Atlas Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 High Atlas Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 850478294.
What is High Atlas Foundation's website?
http://www.highatlasfoundation.org