Middle East Media is located in Wheaton, IL. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Middle East Media employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Middle East Media 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 Media generated $404.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $226.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
BRINGING THE GOSPEL TO FAMILIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST THROUGH MARKET PLACE MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE EXPANDED WOMEN'S PROJECT, AND IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING A WOMAN'S WEBSITE, IS ADDING INTERNET AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF WOMEN. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH WILL CONNECT THE READERS/VIEWERS OFFLINE SUPPORT GROUPS AND ON THE GROUND CENTERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST THAT CAN ADDRESS OR HELP ADDRESS FELT NEEDS. IN ADDITION, DIFFERENT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR CHRISTIAN CHURCHES IN THE REGION ARE IN PLACE AND THERE IS CONTINUED PRODUCTION OF ANIMATION PROGRAMS FOR USE ON BROADCAST NETWORKS AND ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS WITHIN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALSO, MEM HELPED TO BEGIN SETTING UP A NEW TRAINING CENTER WITHIN THE REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Wesley Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $23,833 |
Terry Zimmer Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $19,250 |
Maher Nashed Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Marlowe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Marlin Davis Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Leslie Bates Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $403,981 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $403,981 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $403,981 |
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 | $145,463 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,083 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,775 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,296 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,870 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,343 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,531 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,951 |
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 | $1,425 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $226,142 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,457 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $221,457 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,156 |
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 | $1,156 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $41,700 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $178,601 |
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 | $221,457 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Middle East Media has recieved totaling $18,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Tyndale House Ministries Carol Stream, IL PURPOSE: General program support | $11,500 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $7,000 |
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