May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI)
May Chidiac Foundation
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“Keep on Telling the Truth” The May Chidiac Foundation Media Institute (MCF MI) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization mainly dedicated to research and education on issues of Media, Press, Democracy, and Social Welfare. We at the MCF believe that by supporting the development of knowledge production industries we can greatly contribute to make Lebanon a pro-active player in the global economy thus providing our country with the needed immunity to face wild globalization, in addition to enhancing freedom of speech and democracy. Our Foundation’s contribution is articulated around 4 major actions: 1- Establishing the MCF Media Institute 2- Establishing the MCF Media Awards 3- Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences related to best practices and freedom of the press 4- Conducting …
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· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe May Chidiac Foundation Media Institute is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization based in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 2011 by journalist Dr. May Chidiac. It is dedicated to research and education on issues of media, press, democracy, women's rights, and social …
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMay Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) is a human services nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. 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 40 ('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 human services charities in Lebanon is 35/100.
May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) 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. 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.
“Keep on Telling the Truth” The May Chidiac Foundation Media Institute (MCF MI) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization mainly dedicated to research and education on issues of Media, Press, Democracy, and Social Welfare. We at the MCF believe that by supporting the development of knowledge production industries we can greatly contribute to make Lebanon a pro-active player in the global economy thus providing our country with the needed immunity to face wild globalization, in addition to enhancing freedom of speech and democracy. Our Foundation’s contribution is articulated around 4 major actions: 1- Establishing the MCF Media Institute 2- Establishing the MCF Media Awards 3- Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences related... May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) is a human services organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2011.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
May Chidiac Foundation 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.
May Chidiac Foundation 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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Named leadership · 1 officer 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 · 2011
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Quick facts about May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI)
- What is May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI)?
- May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) is a human services non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. “Keep on Telling the Truth” The May Chidiac Foundation Media Institute (MCF MI) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization mainly dedicated to research and education on issues of Media, Press, Democracy, and Social Welfare. We at the MCF believe that by supporting the development of knowledge production industries we can greatly contribute to make Lebanon a pro-active player in the global economy thus providing our country with the needed immunity to face wild globalization, in addition to enhancing freedom of speech and democracy. Our Foundation’s contribution is articulated around 4 major actions: 1- Establishing the MCF Media Institute 2- Establishing the MCF Media Awards 3- Organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences related to best practices and freedom of the press 4- Conducting surveys and market studies related to Media On the fourth anniversary of the attempted assassination of Dr. May Chidiac, the two non-profit organizations, the May Chidiac Foundation and its affiliated Media Institute, were launched. MCF is dedicated to training, research, and education on issues of media, democracy, and social welfare. The media institute aims to bridge the gap between academia and the media industry, providing students and professionals with state of the art technical facilities and training programs in order to improve their competencies and competitiveness.
- When was May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) founded?
- May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) was founded in 2011.
- Who leads May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI)?
- Dr. May Chidiac serves as Founder.
- Where is May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) trustworthy?
- May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 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 May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI)'s website?
- http://mcfmi.org/
- Are donations to May Chidiac Foundation - Media Institute (MCF-MI) 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.