King Hussein Cancer Foundation
Jordan's leading cancer foundation funding comprehensive cancer care and prevention across the Middle East
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Founded in 2001 by Royal Decree, the King Hussein Cancer Foundation is an independent non-profit dedicated to combating cancer in Jordan and the broader Middle East. The foundation supports the King Hussein Cancer Center, the region's leading JCI-accredited comprehensive cancer care facility, through fundraising, patient financial assistance, and psycho-social support programs. KHCF also drives public awareness campaigns and early detection initiatives to reduce cancer mortality, and operates a non-profit coverage program to widen access to treatment.
Mission
To sustain world-class cancer treatment, maximize fundraising for cancer care, improve quality of life for patients and families, and promote cancer prevention and early detection throughout the region.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFounded in 2001 by Royal Decree, the King Hussein Cancer Foundation is an independent non-profit supporting the King Hussein Cancer Center and cancer care across Jordan and the region.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar health in JordanConcerns
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- It is one of the better-documented charities in Jordan GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKing Hussein Cancer Foundation is a health 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 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
King Hussein Cancer Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Jordan is 38/100.
King Hussein Cancer Foundation is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
King Hussein Cancer Foundation is classified as a Health organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
King Hussein Cancer Foundation 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. 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.
Founded in 2001 by Royal Decree, the King Hussein Cancer Foundation is an independent non-profit dedicated to combating cancer in Jordan and the broader Middle East. The foundation supports the King Hussein Cancer Center, the region's leading JCI-accredited comprehensive cancer care facility, through fundraising, patient financial assistance, and psycho-social support programs. KHCF also drives public awareness campaigns and early detection initiatives to reduce cancer mortality, and operates a non-profit coverage program to widen access to treatment. King Hussein Cancer Foundation is a health organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 2001.
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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.
King Hussein Cancer Foundation 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.
King Hussein Cancer Foundation 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)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Zain eSports Center Supports FC26 Charity Tournament in to benefit Cancer Patients - الوقائع الإخبارية
942 beneficiaries of the government insurance for cancer patients - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والعالم بموثوقية وتميّز
King Hussein Cancer Foundation Launches the Sixth Edition of the King Hussein Cancer Research Award - خبرني
"King Hussein Cancer Center": 194 Patients From Gaza Strip Receive Treatment at the Center - خبرني
The King Hussein Cancer Center identifies the category not covered by treatment - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والعالم بموثوقية وتميّز
Armoush Tourism Investments Company - McDonald’s Jordan - Organizes an Awareness Lecture in Collaboration with the King Hussein - خبرني
11 Gazan children arrive to receive cancer treatment-KHCC - جريدة الدستور
KRCS' Chairman Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer during his visit King Hussein Cancer Center - kuna.net.kw
Activity timeline
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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 · 2001
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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 King Hussein Cancer Foundation
- What is King Hussein Cancer Foundation?
- King Hussein Cancer Foundation is a health non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. Founded in 2001 by Royal Decree, the King Hussein Cancer Foundation is an independent non-profit dedicated to combating cancer in Jordan and the broader Middle East. The foundation supports the King Hussein Cancer Center, the region's leading JCI-accredited comprehensive cancer care facility, through fundraising, patient financial assistance, and psycho-social support programs. KHCF also drives public awareness campaigns and early detection initiatives to reduce cancer mortality, and operates a non-profit coverage program to widen access to treatment.
- When was King Hussein Cancer Foundation founded?
- King Hussein Cancer Foundation was founded in 2001.
- Where is King Hussein Cancer Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
- Is King Hussein Cancer Foundation trustworthy?
- King Hussein Cancer Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 out of 100 (Partial 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 King Hussein Cancer Foundation's website?
- https://www.khcc.jo/
- Are donations to King Hussein Cancer Foundation 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.