Open Society Foundations MENA
Open Society initiative strengthening civil society, human rights, and democratic governance across MENA
Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa
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The Open Society Initiative for the Middle East and North Africa (OSIMENA) is part of the global Open Society Foundations network, which works to build accountable, tolerant, and democratic societies. In the MENA region, the initiative supports civil society organizations, advocates for the rule of law, promotes minority rights and freedom of expression, and advances fairness in political and legal systems. It also funds work in education, public health, independent media, and anti-corruption efforts.
Mission
To strengthen civil society, the rule of law, and the protection of fundamental rights across the Middle East and North Africa by supporting democratic governance and civic participation.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesPart of the Open Society Foundations, the Open Society Initiative opened its first regional office in Amman in 2006, supporting civil society, human rights, and democratic development across the Middle East and North Africa.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in JordanConcerns
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- GiveRadar's profile for Open Society Foundations MENA draws on its contact details, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan it tracks. View this cohort
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- a contact email
- financial records
- leadership details
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOpen Society Foundations MENA is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Amman, Jordan. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Open Society Foundations MENA 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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan is 43/100.
Open Society Foundations MENA is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Open Society Foundations MENA is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Open Society Foundations MENA is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Jordan 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.
The Open Society Initiative for the Middle East and North Africa (OSIMENA) is part of the global Open Society Foundations network, which works to build accountable, tolerant, and democratic societies. In the MENA region, the initiative supports civil society organizations, advocates for the rule of law, promotes minority rights and freedom of expression, and advances fairness in political and legal systems. It also funds work in education, public health, independent media, and anti-corruption efforts. Open Society Foundations MENA is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 2006.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Jordan under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa is listed in Jordan. 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.
Open Society Initiative for Middle East and North Africa is listed in Jordan. 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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Mission statement · Published
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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 · 2006
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Open Society Foundations MENA
- What is Open Society Foundations MENA?
- Open Society Foundations MENA is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The Open Society Initiative for the Middle East and North Africa (OSIMENA) is part of the global Open Society Foundations network, which works to build accountable, tolerant, and democratic societies. In the MENA region, the initiative supports civil society organizations, advocates for the rule of law, promotes minority rights and freedom of expression, and advances fairness in political and legal systems. It also funds work in education, public health, independent media, and anti-corruption efforts.
- When was Open Society Foundations MENA founded?
- Open Society Foundations MENA was founded in 2006.
- Where is Open Society Foundations MENA located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan. The charity operates in 6 countries.
- Is Open Society Foundations MENA trustworthy?
- Open Society Foundations MENA 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 Foundations MENA's website?
- https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/what-we-do/regions/middle-east-and-north-africa
- Are donations to Open Society Foundations MENA 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.