Search for Common Ground
International peacebuilding organization transforming conflict through dialogue and mediation in Jordan
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Search for Common Ground was founded during the Cold War with a mission to change how the world handles conflict, shifting from win-lose adversarial approaches toward cooperation and shared goals. Operating in Jordan and more than 30 countries across four continents, the organization uses tools ranging from traditional diplomacy and community mediation to media production and digital engagement. Its work focuses on reducing violence, building trust between divided communities, and creating practical pathways toward sustainable peace.
Mission
To transform the way communities, governments, and societies deal with conflict by shifting from adversarial dynamics to collaborative problem-solving that benefits all sides.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFounded in 1982 by John Marks during the Cold War, Search for Common Ground works to transform violent conflict, operating in Jordan and more than 30 countries.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in JordanConcerns
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- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Jordan data
- Its integrity score of 34 is below most of the 36 advocacy & civil rights charities in Jordan GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Jordan data
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- leadership details
- a contact email (present for 56% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySearch for Common Ground 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 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Search for Common Ground has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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.
Search for Common Ground is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Search for Common Ground is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
Search for Common Ground 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. 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.
Search for Common Ground was founded during the Cold War with a mission to change how the world handles conflict, shifting from win-lose adversarial approaches toward cooperation and shared goals. Operating in Jordan and more than 30 countries across four continents, the organization uses tools ranging from traditional diplomacy and community mediation to media production and digital engagement. Its work focuses on reducing violence, building trust between divided communities, and creating practical pathways toward sustainable peace. Search for Common Ground is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1982.
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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.
Search for Common Ground 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.
Search for Common Ground 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 · 1982
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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
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Quick facts about Search for Common Ground
- What is Search for Common Ground?
- Search for Common Ground is a advocacy & civil rights non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. Search for Common Ground was founded during the Cold War with a mission to change how the world handles conflict, shifting from win-lose adversarial approaches toward cooperation and shared goals. Operating in Jordan and more than 30 countries across four continents, the organization uses tools ranging from traditional diplomacy and community mediation to media production and digital engagement. Its work focuses on reducing violence, building trust between divided communities, and creating practical pathways toward sustainable peace.
- When was Search for Common Ground founded?
- Search for Common Ground was founded in 1982.
- Where is Search for Common Ground located?
- Headquartered in Amman, Jordan. The charity operates in 3 countries.
- Is Search for Common Ground trustworthy?
- Search for Common Ground has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Search for Common Ground's website?
- https://www.sfcg.org/
- Are donations to Search for Common Ground 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.