Social Guidance Association
Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable …
GiveRadar doesn't take a cut. Donate directly on their site.
Make your donationAbout Social Guidance Association
Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region.
Mission
Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in LebanonRed flags
· All clearCommon questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySocial Guidance Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lebanon. It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.
Social Guidance Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. 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 35 ('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 human services charities in Lebanon is 34/100.
Social Guidance Association is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is CMC Building, Achrafieh, Lebanon.
Social Guidance Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Lebanon.
Social Guidance Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region. Social Guidance Association is classified as a human services organization registered in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among human services charities registered in Lebanon: Social Guidance Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.
Verified against 2 official sources, last refreshed .
Data will be fetched automatically when available from public sources.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
Sign up to viewTaxes
Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
SOCIAL GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION is registered in Lebanon. 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.
SOCIAL GUIDANCE ASSOCIATION is registered in Lebanon. 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
We check government filings and charity disclosures quarterly. If you represent this charity, claim this page to add officers directly.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From global news sources
Sentiment
NeutralKataeb: Hezbollah blocks talks to preserve Iran’s control in Lebanon - MTV Lebanon
Launch of the 16-day campaign to combat violence against women in Jericho and the Jordan Valley - شبكة يافا الإخبارية
Story of Teacher Mahmoud Hamdan Exposes Education Ministry Undersecretary - مرآة البحرين
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
Have you donated or volunteered here?
Share your experience - it takes 30 seconds. Verified reviews help other donors decide.
Sign up to write a reviewPeer charities
Other human services in Lebanon, by integrity assessment
Sources and verification
Refreshed
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Data freshness
What we don't know
Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
Methodology
GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
Read full methodologyReport an issue
Tell us what's wrong with this charity's page. We review every report and typically reply within 2 business days.
Report sent
Thanks for flagging this. Our team will review it.
Press Esc to close
Save Social Guidance Association?
Create a free GiveRadar account to save charities and track them in your dashboard.
Quick facts about Social Guidance Association
- What is Social Guidance Association?
- Social Guidance Association is a human services nonprofit organization based in Beirut, Lebanon. Social Guidance Association has been at the forefront of making a difference in the lives of children since 2005. A Lebanese-registered organization, SGA works among the most vulnerable in the Middle East and North African region. Through all that we do, we seek to improve the quality of life and impact the hearts of children and youth in Lebanon and the greater MENA region.
- When was Social Guidance Association founded?
- Social Guidance Association was founded in 2005.
- Where is Social Guidance Association located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is Social Guidance Association trustworthy?
- Social Guidance Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 35 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 Social Guidance Association's website?
- https://www.social-guidance.org/
- Are donations to Social Guidance Association 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.