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.
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.
Founded 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.
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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
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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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King 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. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
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.
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 located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
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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.