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Masrah Ensemble is a nonprofit organization that makes, develops, and fosters research and criticism of theatre with a focus on the Arab stage. The Ensemble aims to reconfigure audiences and to encourage transcendent, riveting theatre. We stage performances, cultivate new talent, and champion artistic and cultural exchange through residencies, festivals, and educational programs. We challenge prevailing ideas of what theatre should be, where it should take place, and to whom it belongs.
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· Founding, renaming & milestonesMasrah Ensemble is a Lebanese nonprofit theatre company and organization that makes, develops, and fosters research and criticism of theatre with a focus on the Arab stage. Founded in 2009, it aims to reconfigure audiences and to encourage transcendent, riveting …
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- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in Lebanon 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMasrah Ensemble is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Mataileb, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 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.
Masrah Ensemble 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 arts & culture charities in Lebanon is 41/100.
Masrah Ensemble is located in Mataileb, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Masrah Ensemble is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.
Masrah Ensemble is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon 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.
Masrah Ensemble is a nonprofit organization that makes, develops, and fosters research and criticism of theatre with a focus on the Arab stage. The Ensemble aims to reconfigure audiences and to encourage transcendent, riveting theatre. We stage performances, cultivate new talent, and champion artistic and cultural exchange through residencies, festivals, and educational programs. We challenge prevailing ideas of what theatre should be, where it should take place, and to whom it belongs. Masrah Ensemble is an arts & culture organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2009.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Masrah Ensemble is listed in Lebanon. 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.
Masrah Ensemble is listed in Lebanon. 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
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Named leadership · 3 officers on file
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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 · 2009
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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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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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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 Masrah Ensemble
- What is Masrah Ensemble?
- Masrah Ensemble is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Mataileb, Lebanon. Masrah Ensemble is a nonprofit organization that makes, develops, and fosters research and criticism of theatre with a focus on the Arab stage. The Ensemble aims to reconfigure audiences and to encourage transcendent, riveting theatre. We stage performances, cultivate new talent, and champion artistic and cultural exchange through residencies, festivals, and educational programs. We challenge prevailing ideas of what theatre should be, where it should take place, and to whom it belongs.
- When was Masrah Ensemble founded?
- Masrah Ensemble was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Masrah Ensemble?
- Eyad Houssami serves as Co-founder.
- Where is Masrah Ensemble located?
- Headquartered in Mataileb, Lebanon.
- Is Masrah Ensemble trustworthy?
- Masrah Ensemble 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 Masrah Ensemble's website?
- http://masrahensemble.org/
- Are donations to Masrah Ensemble 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.