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 12/2022, Middle East Forum employed 19 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 12/2022, Middle East Forum generated $4.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Daniel Pipes President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $267,366 |
Scott Rosenblum Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joshua Katzen Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lawrence Hollin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Gregg Roman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $160,094 |
Richard Irving Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sidney L Gold & Associates Pc Legal | 12/30/22 | $352,500 |
Wiley Rein Llp Legal | 12/30/22 | $975,186 |
Clark Hill Plc Legal | 12/30/22 | $122,878 |
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 | $3,886,438 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,886,438 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $48,245 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $207 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $167,292 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,128,474 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $160,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $236,250 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $568,235 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $884,143 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $117,564 |
Payroll taxes | $8,072 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,424,633 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $82,160 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,238 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $174,015 |
Office expenses | $105,017 |
Information technology | $128,874 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $155,552 |
Travel | $56,583 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,125 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $38,875 |
All other expenses | $306,761 |
Total functional expenses | $5,003,904 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $773,586 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,152 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $81,155 |
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 | $5,384 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,893,719 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $610,326 |
Total assets | $4,389,322 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $164,217 |
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 | $150,000 |
Other liabilities | $579,738 |
Total liabilities | $893,955 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$3,948,461 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,443,828 |
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 | $4,389,322 |
Over the last fiscal year, Middle East Forum has awarded $28,250 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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RESEARCH - EVAL - PROMOTING ORG RESPON & TRANSPARENCY - REPORT - INC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $10,000 |
THE PHYLLIS CHESLER ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $6,250 |
PEF ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND INC PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $12,000 |