BBB SEAL OF APPROVAL

As the fiscal year ended, the Near East Foundation successfully met all Standards for Charity Accountability of the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. The alliance helps donors by collecting and distributing information on hundreds of nonprofit organizations that solicit nationally or have national or international program services. Organizations are asked to provide information on programs, governance, fundraising practices and finances.

NEF hopes the fact that it can now display the Better Business Bureau’s National Charity Seal will help reassure supporters, especially potential donors who do not already know our long history and stellar reputation. Given the current environment of confusion and suspicion about organizations working in the Middle East, the seal adds reassurance.