The Makassed Foundation of America (MFA) is a non-profit philanthropic organization created in 1999 to support the underprivileged communities in Lebanon.

It is registered as a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible to full intent of the law

MFA aims to advance education, empower women and youth, and provide health care and medical assistance for underprivileged communities in Lebanon. Due to continuous instability in Lebanon and the Near East region, many families are witnessing economic hardships which limit their ability to secure good education and health care to their children. The Makassed Foundation aims at assisting in securing appropriate services to a growing sector of the Lebanese population.