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Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa

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

About Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check. We help to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. We implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. We build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. Working in every part of the world, the Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting …

Founded
Headquarters
Amman
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Development , Social
Cause tags
International Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in Jordan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 35

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Common questions

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Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa is a registered nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. It is registered with the official charity registry of Jordan. It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa 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 charities in Jordan is 35/100.

Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa 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.

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check. We help to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. We implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. We build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. Working in every part of the world... Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa is registered in Jordan. The organization was founded in 2016.

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Peer charities

Other charities in Jordan, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North … This page 37 - -
Jordanian National Committee for Women 35 - -
Freedom House Jordan 35 - -
Arab Women Media Center 35 - -
Empretec Jordan 35 - -
Amman Chamber of Commerce 35 - -
Friedrich Naumann Foundation Jordan 35 - -
Vitas Jordan 35 - -
Consultative Group to Assist the Poorest 35 - -

Sources and verification

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 17, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

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Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statement
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Programs & projects
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Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa

What is Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa?
Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa is a non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen the rule of law; respect for human rights, minorities, and a diversity of opinions; democratically elected governments; and a civil society that helps keep government power in check. We help to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. We implement initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. We build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. Working in every part of the world, the Open Society Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities. | Acronym: OSIMENA
When was Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa founded?
Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa was founded in 2016.
Where is Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa located?
Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
Is Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa trustworthy?
Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa 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 Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa's website?
http://www.soros.org/
Are donations to Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan 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.