Project On Middle East Democracy Inc is located in Wahington, DC. The organization was established in 2007. 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 12/2023, Project On Middle East Democracy Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project On Middle East Democracy Inc 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 12/2023, Project On Middle East Democracy Inc generated $600.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PROJECT ON THE MIDDLE EAST WORKS TO PROMOTE GENUINE DEMOCRACIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND HOW THE UNITED STATES CAN BEST SUPPORT THAT PROJECT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS: THE CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF NGOS IN THE REGION TO BUILD THE CAPACITY AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF REGIONAL THINK TANKS AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. BUILDING OFF ITS OWN EXPERIENCES, POMED GUIDES AND MENTORS ITS PARTNERS IN PRODUCING POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPING POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THEIR NATIONAL POLICYMAKERS, MIRRORING THE ROLE PLAYED BY POMED IN WASHINGTON.
ADVOCACY: THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS A CONSISTENT AND CREDIBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST BY ORGANIZING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF; DEVELOPING CREDIBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY U.S. - POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS; DISCUSSING U.S. POLICY WITH LAWMAKERS AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS; BRINGING KEY VOICES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO WASHINGTON TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH POLICYMAKERS AND MEDIA; AND EMPOWERING THE DIVERSE COALITION OF ACTORS WHO SHARE OUR PRINCIPLES.
RESEARCH PROGRAM: THE RESEARCH PROGRAM PUBLISHES A SERIES OF FREQUENT POLICY BRIEFS, FEATURING LEADING THINKERS AND WRITERS ON ISSUES OF CORE RELEVANCE TO DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST, IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING A VARIETY OF OTHER BACKGROUND PAPERS AND BUDGET ANALYSES, AND TRACKING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND IN WASHINGTON ON OUR BLOG AND IN EMAIL UPDATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michele Dunne Chair Of Board | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Grand Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Albertson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shadi Hamid Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Scott Carpenter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sahar Aziz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $598,949 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $598,949 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $78 |
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 | $600,167 |
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 | $12,504 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $361,242 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,302 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $381,577 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $50,831 |
Payroll taxes | $63,127 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $22,318 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $28,460 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $69,674 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $219,551 |
Travel | $35,520 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,666 |
All other expenses | $8,751 |
Total functional expenses | $1,308,891 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,724 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $403,555 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $18,347 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $702,668 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $17,952 |
Total assets | $1,254,246 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,306 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $833,215 |
Total liabilities | $838,521 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$250,005 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $665,730 |
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 | $1,254,246 |