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Charities in Jordan

Explore 230 Jordanian charities, NGOs and nonprofits through GiveRadar. Compiled chiefly from the arab.org Jordan NGO Directory and enriched for discovery and contact, this independent directory is not an official government register.

230
NGOs & charities
100%
Registration number on file
Social Services
Largest cause area
1 per 50,090
Residents per organization
Matt Timmermans Reviewed by Matt Timmermans Founder of GiveRadar · Checked August 21, 2026
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The register at a glance

What does Jordan's NGO directory show at a glance?

Jordan's NGO directory shows 230 charities, NGOs and nonprofits. Contact coverage is strongest for phone numbers, available for 228 (99.1%) entries, while 135 (58.7%) include a website and 62 (27%) include an email address.

Whole-register totals
230 NGOs & charities in the directory
27% Reachable by email 62 list one
1 per 50,090 Residents per organization Against a population of 11,520,684 (World Bank, 2025)
33.9/100 Average integrity assessment A measure of disclosure, not impact or effectiveness

The median integrity assessment is 34 out of 100, reflecting the disclosure available in public sources rather than organizational quality. This is an independent directory, not an official government register, and GiveRadar holds no official registration numbers. Inclusion does not establish legal status, tax eligibility, impact or government recognition.

By category

Which causes do charities and NGOs in Jordan support?

Jordanian causes are led by social services with 57 organizations, followed by community development with 37 and advocacy with 36. Education accounts for 21 listings, while 18 have an international focus, giving searchers several practical starting points for exploring the directory.

01 Social Services 57 25% 02 Community Development 37 16% 03 Advocacy & Civil Rights 36 16% 04 Education 21 9% 05 International 18 8% 06 Health 14 6% 07 Youth Development 13 6% 08 Arts & Culture 13 6%
Location of nonprofits in Jordan

Where are charities and NGOs in Jordan located?

Jordan's charities and NGOs are concentrated in Amman governorate, with 174 organizations, followed by Irbid with 12, Zarqa with 10 and Balqa with 8. Almost every listing places onto one of Jordan's 12 governorates, rolled up from the registered city.

Organization density
Each governorate shaded by NGOs and charities. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Leading cities

Amman dominates the listed city data, with a substantial gap before Irbid and Zarqa. A city may represent an organization's headquarters or contact address rather than every place where it operates, so confirm its service area directly before relying on the location.

01 Amman 173 organizations 02 Irbid 12 organizations 03 Zarqa 10 organizations 04 Mafraq 7 organizations 05 Karak 6 organizations 06 Balqa 5 organizations 07 Ajloun 4 organizations 08 Jerash 3 organizations 09 Ma'an 2 organizations 10 Ain Al-Basha 1 organizations

Registered organizations by governorate

Amman 174 76.3%
Irbid 12 5.3%
Zarqa 10 4.4%
Balqa 8 3.5%
Mafraq 7 3.1%
Karak 6 2.6%
Ajloun 4 1.8%
Jerash 3 1.3%
Ma'an 2 0.9%
Tafilah 1 0.4%
Madaba 1 0.4%

Governorate is derived from each organization's registered city, rolled up to Jordan's 12 governorates. A registered address marks a headquarters or contact point, not every place an organization works.

Data sources

Which sources support Jordan's directory?

Jordan's directory of 230 charities, NGOs and nonprofits is supported chiefly by the arab.org Jordan NGO Directory and enriched with other public information. The source is a third-party directory of NGOs and civil-society organizations, not Jordan's complete official government register, and inclusion is not an endorsement.

arab.org NGO directory arab.org ↗
The public Arab NGO directory, the main source of this page; a directory of civil-society organizations, not an official government register.
230 records 100% coverage
Ministry of Social Development modee.gov.jo ↗
Jordan's registrar of societies under the Societies Law No. 51 of 2008, where associations are officially registered.
230 records 100% coverage
One GiveRadar profile
230
Share of profiles carrying each field
Financial return 0%
Expense breakdown 0%
Website 56.5%
Contact email 27%
Freshness

How current is GiveRadar's Jordan data?

June 26, 2026 Register last refreshed Directory records can change between reviews, especially names, websites, email addresses, locations and donation instructions. GiveRadar therefore presents each listing as a discovery lead rather than a permanent or authoritative government record.
August 21, 2026 This page last reviewed When the figures, wording and sources on this page were last checked against the register.

Current Jordanian directory records are refreshed through periodic reviews of public sources and enrichment data. Confirm an organization's present activity, exact legal identity, contact details, bank-account ownership and donation instructions directly, then reconcile the listing with the Registry of Societies when authoritative legal information is required.

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Giving in Jordan

How the charity sector is regulated, what kinds of nonprofits operate, and how to evaluate them before you give.

How many charities and NGOs does GiveRadar list for Jordan, and where does the data come from?

GiveRadar lists 230 charities, NGOs and nonprofits in Jordan. This is an independent directory compiled from public information, chiefly the arab.org Jordan NGO Directory. It supports organization discovery and research, but it is not Jordan's official government register.

The source directory covers NGOs and civil-society organizations operating in Jordan. Organizations may submit, claim or update listings there. Directory inclusion does not constitute endorsement, official recognition, proof of legal status or verification of impact.

How does Jordan's NGO and charity registration system work, and what legal form is used?

Jordanian associations, known in Arabic as جمعيات, are governed by the Societies Law. The law established the Registry of Societies within the Ministry of Social Development, which regulates the associations sector under a board chaired by the Minister of Social Development (Registry of Societies).

An association is the principal legal form covered by this system. Its registration, responsible ministry and permitted activities are governed by the applicable Societies Law and amendments published through the Registry's official legislation page.

Is this the full official register of Jordanian charities and NGOs?

No. GiveRadar's Jordan collection is an independent directory, not the complete official register. It does not hold official registration identifiers for these listings. A profile should therefore be treated as a discovery lead, not evidence that an organization is registered, active, in good standing or officially recognized.

For official information, search the Ministry of Social Development's Registry of Societies association search. Compare the Arabic legal name, location, responsible ministry and stated activities with information supplied directly by the organization.

Are donations to Jordanian nonprofits tax deductible?

Some donations may qualify for deduction under Jordanian tax law, but deductibility is not automatic. Qualifying treatment can depend on the recipient, the charitable or public-interest purpose and the required government approval. The governing rules are available from the Jordan Income and Sales Tax Department.

Inclusion in GiveRadar or arab.org does not establish tax eligibility. Donors should confirm the recipient's current approved status, request a valid receipt and consult the Department or a Jordanian tax adviser when deductibility matters. The Department also publishes electronic inquiry resources for associations and approved entities.

How can you verify a Jordanian organization before donating?

Verify the organization's legal identity, current status, payment channel and public reporting independently. Directory information can help begin the search, but it does not prove registration, good standing, financial stewardship or program effectiveness.

  • Match its Arabic legal name, responsible ministry, location and activities against the official association search.
  • Check the Registry's dissolved associations list.
  • Request its registration certificate, governance details, recent reports and financial statements.
  • Confirm that the bank account or payment recipient belongs to the organization or a disclosed fundraising partner.
  • Ask for a receipt in the organization's exact legal name and written confirmation of tax eligibility when relevant.

How can you donate to charities and causes in Jordan?

Start by choosing the cause or community you want to support, then use GiveRadar to discover relevant Jordanian charities, NGOs and nonprofits. Visit the organization's current website or contact it directly to confirm its programs, funding needs and accepted donation methods.

Complete the verification checks before transferring money. Donate only through a confirmed organizational channel, retain the receipt and ask how your contribution will be used. For restricted gifts, obtain written terms covering the intended program and what happens if the organization cannot use the funds as requested.

FAQ

Common questions

How many charities and NGOs are in Jordan?

GiveRadar's Jordan directory lists 230 charities, NGOs and nonprofits. The figure describes organizations found in this independent directory, chiefly sourced from arab.org, rather than the complete Jordanian civil-society sector. Use the listings to discover organizations and contact them, then confirm their current identity and status through appropriate official sources.

Is GiveRadar the official register of charities in Jordan?

No, GiveRadar's Jordan directory is not the official register of charities or NGOs. It is an independent directory compiled chiefly from the arab.org Jordan NGO Directory and enriched with public information. A listing does not prove government recognition, legal status, tax eligibility, organizational quality or charitable impact.

How are NGOs registered in Jordan?

NGOs operating as associations in Jordan are regulated under the Societies Law and handled through the Registry of Societies within the Ministry of Social Development. Applicants should consult the Registry for the current procedure, required documents and responsible ministry. Appearance in GiveRadar or arab.org does not demonstrate completion of that process.

Are donations to charities tax deductible in Jordan?

Some qualifying donations in Jordan may be tax deductible, but deductibility is not automatic for every nonprofit or directory listing. Eligibility can depend on the recipient, purpose and required approval. Donors should confirm the organization's current approved tax status with the Income and Sales Tax Department or a Jordanian tax adviser and retain a valid receipt.

How can I verify an organization in Jordan?

Verifying an organization in Jordan starts with its exact legal name in the Registry of Societies. Match its registration details, responsible ministry, location and activities, and check whether it appears among dissolved associations. Then confirm bank-account ownership, contact information, recent reports, governance material and donation receipts directly with the organization.

Which cities have the most listed NGOs in Jordan?

Amman leads Jordan's listed cities with 173 organizations, followed by Irbid with 12 and Zarqa with 10. Mafraq has 7, Karak 6 and Balqa 5, while Ajloun has 4 and Jerash 3. These locations may be headquarters or contact addresses, not complete descriptions of program coverage.

Which causes lead among Jordanian charities and NGOs?

Social services lead among Jordanian charities and NGOs with 57 directory entries. Community development follows with 37, advocacy with 36, education with 21 and international work with 18. Cause labels help narrow discovery, but searchers should review each organization's own current programs before deciding whether its work matches their intended support.

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