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Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC)

Middle East Advocacy and Research Center

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
31/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC)

Formed in 2010, the Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) encourages and supports active civic participation through the promotion of transparency and accountability. The specific objectives of MARC include: sensitizing individuals from various backgrounds on issues that directly affect them; to create dialogue in rural areas between communities, utilizing a human rights based approach; to support and establish independent citizen initiatives; to advocate for socioeconomic and environmental alternatives to local, regional, and national level problems to harness new forms of media to raise awareness about grassroots initiatives being implemented; and to build capacity of civil society organizations. MARC holds the following core values: 1) dialogue and awareness are essential for achieving coexistence and diversity within communities; and 2) freedom …

Founded
Headquarters
Beirut
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Lebanon

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Human Rights Children
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Operating countries (1)
Lebanon

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) was formed in 2010 by a group of young people active in civil society in the Middle East and abroad. Based in Lebanon, it encourages and supports active civic participation through the …

The Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) was formed in 2010 by a group of young people active in civil society in the Middle East and abroad. Based in Lebanon, it encourages and supports active civic participation through the promotion of transparency and accountability, influencing policy while creating awareness at the grassroots level.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Lebanon
Integrity Assessment This charity: 31
Peer average: 39

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) has a partial profile.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than 83% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Lebanon - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lebanon data
  • Its integrity score of 31 is below most of the 857 charities in Lebanon GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Lebanon data
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a website (present for 85% of comparable organizations)
  • a contact email

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) is a social 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 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 31/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31/100. 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 31 ('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 social services charities in Lebanon is 39/100.

Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) 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.

Formed in 2010, the Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) encourages and supports active civic participation through the promotion of transparency and accountability. The specific objectives of MARC include: sensitizing individuals from various backgrounds on issues that directly affect them; to create dialogue in rural areas between communities, utilizing a human rights based approach; to support and establish independent citizen initiatives; to advocate for socioeconomic and environmental alternatives to local, regional, and national level problems to harness new forms of media to raise awareness about grassroots initiatives being implemented; and to build capacity of civil society organizations. MARC holds the following core values: 1) dialogue and awareness are essential... Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) is a social services organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2010.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Cause areas in Lebanon

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 205
Arts & Culture 122
Health 119
Advocacy & Civil Rights 114
International 45
Environment 45
Social Services this charity 24
Youth Development 23
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Most common causes in Lebanon

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Human Rights 403
International Development 316
Education 225
Children 207
Youth Development 203
Arts & Culture 188
Health 147
Vocational Training 141
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 3
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 8
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC)

What is Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC)?
Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) is a social services non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. Formed in 2010, the Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) encourages and supports active civic participation through the promotion of transparency and accountability. The specific objectives of MARC include: sensitizing individuals from various backgrounds on issues that directly affect them; to create dialogue in rural areas between communities, utilizing a human rights based approach; to support and establish independent citizen initiatives; to advocate for socioeconomic and environmental alternatives to local, regional, and national level problems to harness new forms of media to raise awareness about grassroots initiatives being implemented; and to build capacity of civil society organizations. MARC holds the following core values: 1) dialogue and awareness are essential for achieving coexistence and diversity within communities; and 2) freedom of expression, association, and belief are the foundations of vibrant and healthy society.
When was Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) founded?
Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) was founded in 2010.
Where is Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) located?
Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
Is Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) trustworthy?
Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 31 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.
Are donations to Middle East Advocacy and Research Center (MARC) 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.