Mennonite Economic Development Associates

Organization Overview

Mennonite Economic Development Associates, operating under the name Meda, is located in Lancaster, PA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Meda employed 16 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Meda 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, Meda generated $14.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.1% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MEDA CREATES BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MEDA WORKS ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNERS AND CLIENTS TO HELP: I) ALLEVIATE POVERTY, II) SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS GROWTH AND LIVELIHOODS, III) WOMEN MOVE INTO MORE VALUED AND EQUITABLE ROLES IN THEIR ECONOMIES, IV) BUSINESSES AND SMALL ENTREPRENEURS GAIN ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING INVESTMENT, ADOPT CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES/CLIMATE-SMART APPROACHES, AND MINIMIZE THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT, AND V) IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIES. MEDA'S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOLS: FINANCIAL SERVICES, IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS TRAINING AND BETTER ACCESS TO MARKETS. OUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WORK MOST OFTEN FOCUSES ON WOMEN, YOUTH AND PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY IN RURAL AREAS.


MEDA DEVELOPS AND INVESTS IN VEHICLES THAT ASSIST LOW-INCOME PERSONS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF CREDIT AND EQUITY FINANCING THAT CREATES BUSINESSES AND INCOME GENERATION TO ASSIST THE POOR.


MEDA PROGRAMS FACILITATES THE CONNECTION OF FAITH AND WORK THROUGH DISCUSSIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND CONVENTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,477,391
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,627,129
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $184,259
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,104,520
Total Program Service Revenue$1,442,095
Investment income $796
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $31,902
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 $14,802,817

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Mennonite Economic Development Associates has recieved totaling $79,298.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$64,691
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$6,180
Lancaster County Community Foundation

Lancaster, PA

PURPOSE: DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$5,873
Textron Charitable Trust 540 008

Providence, RI

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT TO CIVIC AGENCY

$2,400
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$154
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