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King Hussein Foundation

Jordanian foundation continuing King Hussein's legacy through education, leadership, and community development programs

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
43/100 · methodology

About King Hussein Foundation

The King Hussein Foundation (KHF) was established in Amman by Royal Decree in 1999 to carry forward the humanitarian vision of King Hussein, who led Jordan from 1952 to 1999. The foundation runs national and regional programs in education and leadership development, economic empowerment, and participatory governance. It is affiliated with the Noor Al Hussein Foundation and maintains an international 501(c)(3) entity to support its work with global donors.

Founded
Headquarters
Amman
Foundation type
Non-Governmental
Operating in
Jordan

Mission

To build on King Hussein's commitment to peace, sustainable community development, and cross-cultural understanding through programs that empower Jordanians and promote regional cooperation.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Jordan

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Established in Amman by Royal Decree in 1999 to carry forward the humanitarian vision and legacy of King Hussein; Queen Noor Al Hussein serves as its president.

Established in Amman by Royal Decree in 1999 to carry forward the humanitarian vision and legacy of King Hussein; Queen Noor Al Hussein serves as its president.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Jordan
Integrity Assessment This charity: 43
Peer average: 41

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

GiveRadar's verified records show King Hussein Foundation with a partial profile.

  • It is one of the better-documented community development charities in Jordan 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • 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

King Hussein Foundation is a community development 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 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 43/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

King Hussein Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43/100. 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 43 ('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 community development charities in Jordan is 41/100.

King Hussein Foundation is located in Amman, Jordan. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

King Hussein Foundation is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Jordan. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

King Hussein Foundation 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.

The King Hussein Foundation (KHF) was established in Amman by Royal Decree in 1999 to carry forward the humanitarian vision of King Hussein, who led Jordan from 1952 to 1999. The foundation runs national and regional programs in education and leadership development, economic empowerment, and participatory governance. It is affiliated with the Noor Al Hussein Foundation and maintains an international 501(c)(3) entity to support its work with global donors. King Hussein Foundation is a community development organization based in Jordan. The organization was founded in 1999.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

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Officers & trustees (1)

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Latest news

From global news sources

5 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Travel Advisory for the King Hussein Bridge - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والعالم بموثوقية وتميّز

www.khaberni.com ·

King Hussein Bin Ali Brigade Conducts a Security Exercise to Deal with Drone Threats - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والعالم بموثوقية وتميّز

www.khaberni.com ·

Crown Prince Remembers Late King Hussein on Loyalty and Allegiance Day - جريدة الدستور

www.addustour.com ·

King visits King Hussein’s tomb on 22nd anniversary of his passing - وكالة الانباء الاردنية

petra.gov.jo ·

Samsung Electronics Levant Opens "eStore" Showroom at King Hussein Business Park - الوقائع الإخبارية

alwakaai.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Travel Advisory for the King Hussein Bridge - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والعالم بموثوقية وتميّز
Apr 2026
www.khaberni.com
King Hussein Bin Ali Brigade Conducts a Security Exercise to Deal with Drone Threats - خبرني - ننقل لك أخبار الأردن والع
Feb 2026
www.khaberni.com
Crown Prince Remembers Late King Hussein on Loyalty and Allegiance Day - جريدة الدستور
Feb 2026
www.addustour.com
King visits King Hussein’s tomb on 22nd anniversary of his passing - وكالة الانباء الاردنية
Feb 2026
petra.gov.jo
Samsung Electronics Levant Opens "eStore" Showroom at King Hussein Business Park - الوقائع الإخبارية
Nov 2025
alwakaai.com

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Cause areas in Jordan

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

Social Services 57
Community Development this charity 37
Advocacy & Civil Rights 36
Education 21
International 18
Health 14
Youth Development 13
Arts & Culture 13
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Most common causes in Jordan

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

Poverty 74
Community Development 71
Education 64
Women 52
Children 48
Human Rights 45
Youth Development 44
International Development 35
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Community Development in Jordan

Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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
Jun 26, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • 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

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Quick facts about King Hussein Foundation

What is King Hussein Foundation?
King Hussein Foundation is a community development non-governmental based in Amman, Jordan. The King Hussein Foundation (KHF) was established in Amman by Royal Decree in 1999 to carry forward the humanitarian vision of King Hussein, who led Jordan from 1952 to 1999. The foundation runs national and regional programs in education and leadership development, economic empowerment, and participatory governance. It is affiliated with the Noor Al Hussein Foundation and maintains an international 501(c)(3) entity to support its work with global donors.
When was King Hussein Foundation founded?
King Hussein Foundation was founded in 1999.
Where is King Hussein Foundation located?
Headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
Is King Hussein Foundation trustworthy?
King Hussein Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 43 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 King Hussein Foundation's website?
http://www.kinghusseinfoundation.org/
Are donations to King Hussein Foundation 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.