Interfaith Peace-Builders, operating under the name Eyewitness Palestine, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Eyewitness Palestine employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eyewitness Palestine is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Eyewitness Palestine generated $396.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $393.0k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INTERFAITH PEACE BUILDERS, DOING BUSINESS AS EYEWITNESS PALESTINE, IS A TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INSPIRES AND TRAINS PARTICIPANTS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE LIFELONG SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATES IN THE PALESTINE SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT AND WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. EYEWITNESS PALESTINE ORGANIZES AND FACILITATES IMMERSIVE DELEGATIONS TO PALESTINE/ISRAEL IN WHICH PARTICIPANTS LEARN DIRECTLY FROM THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF PALESTINIAN AND ISRAELI HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS, AND CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DELEGATION PROGRAM - ORGANIZED IN-PERSON DELEGATIONS ON TWO-WEEK EDUCATIONAL TRIPS TO PALESTINE AND ISRAEL. DELEGATIONS EMPHASIZED MEETINGS WITH ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN GRASSROOTS AND ADVOCATES WHO LIVE THERE. ALSO ORGANIZED VIRTUAL DELEGATIONS (BEGUN DURING COVID) WITH SIMILAR PROGRAM CONTENT, BUT ON-LINE INSTEAD OF IN-PERSON. SPECIFICALLY, ORGANIZED 22 VIRTUAL TOURS ATTENDED BY 335 PEOPLE THAT WERE LED BY PALESTINIANS AND ISRAELIS ADVOCATING FOR PEACE WITH JUSTICE, AND 2 IN-PERSON DELEGATIONS TO PALESTINE AND ISRAEL. IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL TOURS FOCUSED ON MEETINGS WITH PALESTINIANS AND ISRAELIS ADVOCATING FOR PEACE WITH JUSTICE.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM - EMPHASIZED CONTINUED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THE DELEGATION EXPERIENCE BECOMES A BUILDING BLOCK TOWARDS GREATER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ON THE ISSUES. THIS PROGRAM RESULTED IN HUNDREDS OF MEDIA ACTIVITIES FEATURING DELEGATES, INCLUDING ARTICLES, RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTS AND MORE. HUNDREDS OF PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS WERE ALSO MADE TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, INCLUDING 2 RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY TRAININGS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Nada El-Eryan Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $71,497 |
Sarah Scruggs Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Tom Hier Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
J Paula Roderick Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rami Natseh Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jayeesha Dutta Member At Large | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $43,845 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $244,074 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $287,919 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $101,947 |
Investment income | $75 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $396,761 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,547 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,232 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $119,959 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $16,411 |
Payroll taxes | $17,634 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,698 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,639 |
Advertising and promotion | $416 |
Office expenses | $20,917 |
Information technology | $17,085 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,394 |
Travel | $65,572 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,461 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,850 |
All other expenses | $1,371 |
Total functional expenses | $392,954 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $58,000 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,751 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $425 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,869 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $115,045 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,591 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $18,958 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $34,549 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $80,496 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $115,045 |