Middle East Childrens Institute Inc
- Assets
- $903.3k
- Revenue
- $539.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Locust Valley, NY
- Founding
- 12/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2512003
Organization Overview
Middle East Childrens Institute Inc, operating under the name Meci, is located in Locust Valley, NY. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meci 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 12/2021, Meci generated $539.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $468.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL, PSYCHOSOCIAL HEATLH AND OTHER BASIC HUMANITARIAN NEEDS OF MIDDLE EASTERN CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN BOTH WAR-TORN AND IMPOVERISHED AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SUMMER PEACE CAMP FOR OVER 1,000 BOYS AND GIRLS IN GRADES 1 THROUGH 12. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES NUTRITIOUS FOOD, ACADEMIC TUTORIALS, SPORTS AND FINE ARTS. IT ALSO INCLUDES WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT WORKING WITH LOCAL WOMEN'S GROUPS WHO PROVIDE DAILY FOOD FOR THE YEAR LONG PROGRAM. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PROGRAM PURCHASES OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL. WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS ARE INCLUDED THAT ADDRESS HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL AND THE PSYCHO SOCIAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
MECI JORDAN- IS AN IMPLEMENTING PARTNER OF UNICEF, UNESCO, MALALA FUND AND OTHERS FOR THE ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS INCLUDING REMEDIAL AND INFORMAL EDUCATION,ARTS AND SPORTS, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND SOCIAL COHESION FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR REFUGEES AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN JORDAN. SINCE 2018, MECI JORDAN HAS BEEN IMPLIMENTING A NON-FORMAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS THAT HAVE NO OTHER ACCESS TO EDUCATION.
THE COORDINATION OF THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS BOTH IN THE WEST BANK AND IN JORDAN. THE GRANTING OF EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING YOUNG WOMEN RESIDING IN THE COMMUNITIES SUPPORTED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lola N Grace Founder | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Raheek Ador Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tamara Pironnet Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melissa Marquardt Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Amy Hepburn Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lorraine Grace Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $501,488 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $101,190 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $501,488 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $37,839 |
| 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 | $539,327 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $365,836 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $92,004 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,795 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $965 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $468,600 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $614,269 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,165 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $276,845 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $903,279 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,499 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,499 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $816,217 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $85,563 |
| 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 | $903,279 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Middle East Childrens Institute Inc has recieved totaling $220,740.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Hickey Family Foundation Mesa, AZ PURPOSE: MECI SUPPORT - YEAR 10 | $160,000 |
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: TO THE CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN CRISIS INITIATIVE | $50,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,240 |
Janet Stone Jones Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
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