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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Lebanon Development Union

Lebanon Development Union (LDU) is a national non-profit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Lebanese Government and registered at the Ministry of Interior under notification Nb 1378/2010. LDU was founded in 2008 by a union of civil society activists from different sectors and backgrounds enthusiastic about sustainable development. Mission: LDU is dedicated to invest in the…

Founded
Headquarters
Jounieh
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 37

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Open investigations
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Lebanon Development Union is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Jounieh, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Lebanon Development Union 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 arts & culture charities in Lebanon is 37/100.

Lebanon Development Union is located in Jounieh, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is Ground Floor Edmond Merhi Bldg, Chnaniir, Lebanon.

Lebanon Development Union is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Lebanon Development Union has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Lebanon Development Union profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Lebanon Development Union (LDU) is a national non-profit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Lebanese Government and registered at the Ministry of Interior under notification Nb 1378/2010. LDU was founded in 2008 by a union of civil society activists from different sectors and backgrounds enthusiastic about sustainable development. Mission: LDU is dedicated to invest in the… Lebanon Development Union is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Lebanon: Lebanon Development Union's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Lebanon, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Lebanon Development Union This page 37 - -
Save Energy Plant Trees 37 - -
AUB Neighborhood Initiative 37 - -
Tur Levnon 37 - -
Center for Civic Engagement and Community Service 37 - -
Takreem Foundation 37 - -
Youth Forum / The Parliament 37 - -
AVSI Foundation 37 - -
Europtima 37 - -

Sources and verification

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News and media coverage
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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lebanon Development Union

What is Lebanon Development Union?
Lebanon Development Union is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Jounieh, Lebanon. Lebanon Development Union (LDU) is a national non-profit, non-governmental organization recognized by the Lebanese Government and registered at the Ministry of Interior under notification Nb 1378/2010. LDU was founded in 2008 by a union of civil society activists from different sectors and backgrounds enthusiastic about sustainable development. Mission: LDU is dedicated to invest in the…
When was Lebanon Development Union founded?
Lebanon Development Union was founded in 2008.
Where is Lebanon Development Union located?
Headquartered in Jounieh, Lebanon.
Is Lebanon Development Union trustworthy?
Lebanon Development Union 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 Lebanon Development Union's website?
https://lebanondevelopmentunion.wordpress.com/
Are donations to Lebanon Development Union tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon 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.