Middle East Forum
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $8.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 01/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 23-7749796
Organization Overview
Middle East Forum is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2021, Middle East Forum employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Middle East Forum 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, Middle East Forum generated $8.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.4% 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.
Since 2014, Middle East Forum has awarded 96 individual grants totaling $2,681,220. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION REGARDING THE MIDDLE EAST AND ISLAMISM IN THE WEST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND PROVIDES LITERATURE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MEETINGS AND LECTURES REGARDING THE MIDDLE EAST AND RELATED U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND ISLAMISM IN THE WEST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daniel Pipes President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $240,448 |
Gregg Roman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $142,789 |
Marc Fink Counselor | 40 | $125,180 | |
Stephen Levy Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joshua Katzen Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lawrence Hollin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wiley Rein Llp Legal | 12/30/21 | $555,538 |
Clark Hill Plc Legal | 12/30/21 | $549,241 |
Cozen O'conner Legal | 12/30/21 | $307,000 |
Sidney L Gold & Associates Pc Legal | 12/30/21 | $681,662 |
Offit Kurman Pa Legal | 12/30/21 | $100,682 |
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 | $4,240,082 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,240,082 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,717,500 |
| Investment income | $225,729 |
| 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 | $8,052,985 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $364,592 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $383,238 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,486 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $751,468 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,126 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,499 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,305,969 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,408 |
| Fees for services: Other | $201,874 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,178 |
| Office expenses | $193,289 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $147,481 |
| Travel | $67,425 |
| 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 | $115,947 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,122,135 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,476,659 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,008 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,361 |
| 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 | $26,545 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $136,889 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,931,872 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,601,334 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $150,601 |
| 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 | $701,508 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $852,109 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,898,128 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,851,097 |
| 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 | $5,601,334 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Middle East Forum has awarded $28,250 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND INC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $12,000 |
Jenkintown, PA PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $10,000 |
THE PHYLLIS CHESLER ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $6,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Middle East Forum has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ginsburg Family Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA PURPOSE: PROMOTING AMERICAN INTEREST IN THE MIDDLE EAST | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alliance For Open Society International Inc New York, NY | $43,304,993 | $33,954,105 |
Idealistorg Inc New York, NY | $8,884,686 | $10,106,263 |
Middle East Forum Philadelphia, PA | $5,601,334 | $8,052,985 |
Americas Society Inc New York, NY | $65,186,397 | $5,307,206 |
China Institute In America Incorporated New York, NY | $39,618,019 | $6,570,371 |
American-Scandinavian Foundation New York, NY | $56,118,805 | $3,574,288 |
Peaceworks Network Foundation New York, NY | $9,232,893 | $2,717,484 |
Auschwitz Instut For The Prevention Of Genocide And Mass Atrocities New York, NY | $427,684 | $2,862,009 |
Korea Society New York, NY | $30,574,587 | $3,688,770 |
Netherland-America Foundation Incorporated New York, NY | $8,725,622 | $2,894,571 |
Beyond Borders Inc Norristown, PA | $1,569,645 | $2,578,672 |
Voices Project Usa Inc New York, NY | $1,073,630 | $1,592,705 |