Institute of Cultural Affairs
Egyptian chapter of a global network empowering communities through cultural and development methods
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The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) in Egypt is part of a worldwide community of non-profit organizations advancing human development. The Cairo-based chapter supports the empowerment and sustainable transformation of individuals, communities, and organizations through participatory methods and values-based approaches. ICA works with communities and institutions to build capacity and foster meaningful social change.
Mission
To empower individuals, communities, and organizations to achieve authentic and sustainable human development through participatory and culturally grounded methods.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Institute of Cultural Affairs is a global network of non-profit organisations advancing human development; its MENA programme launched in Egypt in 1976 and signed a memorandum with the Ministry of Social Affairs in 1999 to pursue community development across …
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- Established in 1976, it predates 80% of the charities in Egypt GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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's profile for Institute of Cultural Affairs draws on its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Egypt it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInstitute of Cultural Affairs is a community development nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Institute of Cultural Affairs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('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 Egypt is 39/100.
Institute of Cultural Affairs is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Institute of Cultural Affairs is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Egypt. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Institute of Cultural Affairs 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 Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) in Egypt is part of a worldwide community of non-profit organizations advancing human development. The Cairo-based chapter supports the empowerment and sustainable transformation of individuals, communities, and organizations through participatory methods and values-based approaches. ICA works with communities and institutions to build capacity and foster meaningful social change. Institute of Cultural Affairs is a community development organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 1976.
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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.
Institute of Cultural Affairs 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.
Institute of Cultural Affairs 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 · 1976
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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 Institute of Cultural Affairs
- What is Institute of Cultural Affairs?
- Institute of Cultural Affairs is a community development non-governmental based in Cairo, Egypt. The Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA) in Egypt is part of a worldwide community of non-profit organizations advancing human development. The Cairo-based chapter supports the empowerment and sustainable transformation of individuals, communities, and organizations through participatory methods and values-based approaches. ICA works with communities and institutions to build capacity and foster meaningful social change.
- When was Institute of Cultural Affairs founded?
- Institute of Cultural Affairs was founded in 1976.
- Where is Institute of Cultural Affairs located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Institute of Cultural Affairs trustworthy?
- Institute of Cultural Affairs has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 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 Institute of Cultural Affairs's website?
- http://www.ica-international.org/
- Are donations to Institute of Cultural Affairs 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.