El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre
Theater productions and cultural programming in Jerusalem
Palestinian National Theater
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Palestinian National Theater, also known as El-Hakawati, is a theater based in Jerusalem that produces plays and stages tours and shows for local and international audiences. The organization also engages audiences through media coverage and public programs, and it invites volunteering, membership, and donations to support its work.
Mission
To produce and present theatrical works that engage Palestinian and international audiences in Jerusalem.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Palestinian National Theatre, known as El-Hakawati, was established on 9 May 1984 in Jerusalem by the El-Hakawati theatre troupe, with founders including Radi Shhadah and Francois Abou Salem. It produces theatrical works for adults and children and hosts cultural …
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre has a partial profile.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in Palestine 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
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any arts & culture charities in Palestine - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Palestine data
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEl-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre is an arts & culture nonprofit based in Jerusalem, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 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. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre 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 Palestine is 41/100.
El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre is located in Jerusalem, Palestine. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, based in Palestine. It operates as a Non-Governmental. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Palestine 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.
Palestinian National Theater, also known as El-Hakawati, is a theater based in Jerusalem that produces plays and stages tours and shows for local and international audiences. The organization also engages audiences through media coverage and public programs, and it invites volunteering, membership, and donations to support its work. El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre is an arts & culture organization based in Palestine. The organization was founded in 1984.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine, State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Palestinian National Theater is listed in Palestine, State of. 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.
Palestinian National Theater is listed in Palestine, State of. 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
Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 9 officers on file
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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 · 1984
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre
- What is El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre?
- El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre is a arts & culture non-governmental based in Jerusalem, Palestine. Palestinian National Theater, also known as El-Hakawati, is a theater based in Jerusalem that produces plays and stages tours and shows for local and international audiences. The organization also engages audiences through media coverage and public programs, and it invites volunteering, membership, and donations to support its work.
- When was El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre founded?
- El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre was founded in 1984.
- Where is El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre located?
- Headquartered in Jerusalem, Palestine.
- Is El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre trustworthy?
- El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre 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 El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre's website?
- http://www.pnt-pal.org/
- Are donations to El-Hakawati Palestinian National Theatre tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine 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.