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Sunbula

Non-profit organization based in Jerusalem

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35
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
35/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Sunbula

Sunbula is a non-profit organization based in Jerusalem, also known by its Arabic name. Limited further detail on its specific activities is available in current directory sources.

Founded
Headquarters
Jerusalem, via Israel
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
2 countries

Mission

To operate as a community-facing non-profit organization based in Jerusalem, according to available records.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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Operating countries (2)
Israel Palestine

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Sunbula is a Palestinian non-profit fair trade organization that began in 1988 in Jerusalem to market handicrafts made by marginalized artisans. It works with local artisan groups across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem to promote traditional Palestinian crafts …

Sunbula is a Palestinian non-profit fair trade organization that began in 1988 in Jerusalem to market handicrafts made by marginalized artisans. It works with local artisan groups across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem to promote traditional Palestinian crafts and support their makers.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Palestine
Integrity Assessment This charity: 35
Peer average: 38

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity registration status, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sunbula has a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 77% of the 444 charities in Palestine it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 72% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Palestine - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Palestine data
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sunbula is a community development nonprofit based in Jerusalem, via Israel, Palestine. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 35/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Sunbula 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 community development charities in Palestine is 38/100.

Sunbula is located in Jerusalem, via Israel, Palestine. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.

Sunbula is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Palestine. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Sunbula 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.

Sunbula is a non-profit organization based in Jerusalem, also known by its Arabic name. Limited further detail on its specific activities is available in current directory sources. Sunbula is a community development organization based in Palestine. The organization was founded in 2010.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Palestine, State of under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Palestine

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 114
Arts & Culture 62
Advocacy & Civil Rights 60
Health 41
Youth Development 27
International 21
Environment 20
Science & Technology 14
Community Development this charity 10
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Most common causes in Palestine

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

International Development 277
Human Rights 223
Youth Development 141
Education 120
Arts & Culture 111
Vocational Training 96
Children 71
Research 70
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jul 3, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2010
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile from official charity directories and public registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Sunbula

What is Sunbula?
Sunbula is a community development non-governmental based in Jerusalem, Palestine. Sunbula is a non-profit organization based in Jerusalem, also known by its Arabic name. Limited further detail on its specific activities is available in current directory sources.
When was Sunbula founded?
Sunbula was founded in 2010.
Where is Sunbula located?
Headquartered in Jerusalem, via Israel, Palestine. The charity operates in 2 countries.
Is Sunbula trustworthy?
Sunbula 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 Sunbula's website?
http://www.sunbula.org
Are donations to Sunbula 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.