Charities Lebanon Education Maharat Foundation
Maharat Foundation logo

Maharat Foundation

Education Jdeideh Sign up to see website
Claim this charity
Ready to give?
100% goes to Maharat Foundation

GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. We couldn't find a direct donate page, so visit their site.

Visit maharatfoundation.org
35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Maharat Foundation

“MAHARAT Foundation” (Arabic for “Skills Foundation”) is a team of Lebanese journalists united by a common purpose, which is to achieve a freer journalism and to defend and promote free expression in order to build a much more democratic society. MAHARAT considers that enrooting the idea of peace can only be achieved through democracy – which was often violated in Lebanon during times of peace as well as during times of war. Maharat is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend the freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors. MAHARAT is part of the …

Headquarters
Jdeideh
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 37

Red flags

· All clear
Charity registration status
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Maharat Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Jdeideh, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Maharat Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 education charities in Lebanon is 37/100.

Maharat Foundation is located in Jdeideh, Lebanon.

Maharat Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Maharat Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Maharat Foundation 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.

“MAHARAT Foundation” (Arabic for “Skills Foundation”) is a team of Lebanese journalists united by a common purpose, which is to achieve a freer journalism and to defend and promote free expression in order to build a much more democratic society. MAHARAT considers that enrooting the idea of peace can only be achieved through democracy – which was often violated in Lebanon during times of peace as well as during times of war. Maharat is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend the freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social... Maharat Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in Lebanon.

Among education charities registered in Lebanon: Maharat Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 37/100.

Verified against 1 official source, last refreshed .

No financial data available yet

Data will be fetched automatically when available from public sources.

Financial details are free - with a GiveRadar account

See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.

Sign up to view
Already have an account? Log in
No credit card · Takes 20 seconds

Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Still gathering leadership data

We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.

Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

الإعلام خلال الحرب: تحديات ودروس في تعزيز الوحدة - MTV Lebanon
Apr 2025
www.mtv.com.lb
"مصدايقتكم على المحك".. حملة دولية تطالب دول العالم بالتحرك السريع لوقف المجازر بحق الصحفيين الفلسطينيين - وكالة وطن للأ
Mar 2024
www.wattan.net
Yemen: over 150 NGOs appeal for death sentences of four journalists to be overturned - PEN International
May 2020
www.pen-international.org
الإعلام الرقمي والاجتماعي في النشاط المدني: فعالية أم عبء؟(*) - Centre for Arab Unity Studies
Apr 2020
caus.org.lb
سوريا: مجموعات حقوقية تدين تنفيذ حكم الإعدام خارج نطاق القضاء بحق المدافع عن حقوق الإنسان ومهندس البرمجيات باسل خرطبيل -
Aug 2017
stj-sy.org
سوريا: افرجوا عن المحامي الحقوقي خليل معتوق المحبوس لمدة 4 سنوات - Front Line Defenders
Oct 2016
www.frontlinedefenders.org
80 MEPs Call on Bahrain’s King to Lift Travel Ban on Nabeel Rajab - مرآة البحرين
Nov 2015
bahrainmirror.com

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Have you donated or volunteered here?

Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.

Sign up to write a review

Peer charities

Other education in Lebanon, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Maharat Foundation This page 35 - -
Al-Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association of Beirut 37 - -
Kunhadi 37 - -
Mohamed Khaled Social Foundations 37 - -
Al-Kafaàt Foundation 37 - -
Teach A Child 37 - -
Arab Baptist Theological Seminary 37 - -
Waraq 37 - -
Peace Labs 37 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

Read full methodology

Quick facts about Maharat Foundation

What is Maharat Foundation?
Maharat Foundation is a education non-governmental based in Jdeideh, Lebanon. “MAHARAT Foundation” (Arabic for “Skills Foundation”) is a team of Lebanese journalists united by a common purpose, which is to achieve a freer journalism and to defend and promote free expression in order to build a much more democratic society. MAHARAT considers that enrooting the idea of peace can only be achieved through democracy – which was often violated in Lebanon during times of peace as well as during times of war. Maharat is a specialized organization endeavouring to defend the freedom of opinion and expression. This is achieved by developing the media sector, advocating for legal reforms, building knowledge and awareness, disseminating information and building capacities of diverse social, media, culture and civic actors. MAHARAT is part of the International Freedom of Expression exchange (IFEX), a global network of around 80 organizations worldwide. | Arabic: مهارات | Acronym: MAHARAT
Where is Maharat Foundation located?
Headquartered in Jdeideh, Lebanon.
Is Maharat Foundation trustworthy?
Maharat Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Maharat Foundation's website?
http://maharatfoundation.org/
Are donations to Maharat Foundation 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.