Middle East Institute
- Assets
- $35.0m
- Revenue
- $7.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 45
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1949
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0204608
Organization Overview
Middle East Institute is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1949. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Middle East Institute employed 45 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Middle East Institute 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 Institute generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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
TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MIDDLE EAST AMONG CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THESE TWO AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CENTER FOR POLICY STUDIES: MEI EXPERTS RESEARCH AND EXPLORE FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY PUBLISH AND COMMUNICATE THEIR FINDINGS THROUGH MEI'S COMMUNICATION CHANNELS AND THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA. THEY REGULARLY BRIEF POLICYMAKERS, US AND FOREIGN DIPLOMATS, AND THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE MIDDLE EAST, AND HAVE ADVISED THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT INCLUDING CABINET SECRETARIES AND THE WHITE HOUSE. MEI'S POLICY PROGRAM HAS GROWN ALONG WITH ITS OVERALL FORWARD TRAJECTORY. IN RECENT YEARS, MEI HAS ADDED TRACK II DIPLOMACY, COUNTER TERRORISM, AND OTHER SPECIAL FOCUS AREAS THAT MONITOR ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS IN CRITICAL AREAS. MEI'S TELEVISION STUDIO ENABLES SCHOLARS TO JOIN BROADCAST PROGRAMS FASTER AND MORE FREQUENTLY, ALLOWING MEI TO PROVIDE REAL-TIME COMMENTARY ON BREAKING NEWS, AND TO ENSURE THAT MEI'S BALANCED ANALYSIS REACHES POLICYMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC.
CENTER FOR EDUCATION: MEI PROVIDES ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF MIDDLE EAST ANALYSTS AND ENTHUSIASTS. MEI'S LANGUAGE PROGRAM PROVIDES INSTRUCTION IN ARABIC, TURKISH, HEBREW, FARSI, AND OTHER LANGUAGES, AND ITS REGIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM PROVIDES AN IN-DEPTH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO THOSE SEEKING A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MIDDLE EAST.MEI'S LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES HANDS-ON TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS TO TOP UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES WHO WORK ALONGSIDE MEI'S STAFF AND SCHOLARS ON RESEARCH PROJECTS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, AND EVENTS.
COMMUNICATIONS: THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGES MEI'S MEDIA RELATIONS, WEBSITE CONTENT, SOCIAL MEDIA AND E-MAIL OUTREACH PLATFORMS, AND INSTITUTIONAL BRANDING. IT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION, INCLUDING A WEEKLY PODCAST, SHORT INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS, AND PROMOTIONAL ADS, RECORDING AND LIVE-STREAMING PUBLIC EVENTS, AND MANAGING THE IN-HOUSE BROADCASTING STUDIO. IT PROVIDES SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACROSS ALL OTHER CENTERS AND DEPARTMENTS.
CENTER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE: SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2014, MEI'S ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON, D.C. HAS BECOME A DESTINATION FOR AUDIENCES INTERESTED IN THE MIDDLE EAST'S DYNAMIC ARTS SCENE. MEI PROMOTES THE WORK OF ARTISTS, WRITERS AND FILMMAKERS FROM THE REGION, CONNECTING DC AUDIENCES WITH THE MIDDLE EAST'S VIBRANT ARTS AND CULTURE SECTOR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Ernest Salem President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $280,862 |
Tamara Kalandiya Board Treasurer & Cfo/coo | Officer | 40 | $200,290 |
Kate Seelye Vice President | Officer | 40 | $178,066 |
Bilal Saab Senior Fellow | 40 | $176,621 | |
Gerald Michael Feierstein Senior Vice President | 40 | $168,336 | |
Kevin C Cowl VP For Development | Officer | 40 | $147,383 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Monarc Construction Inc Renovations | 12/30/18 | $4,791,701 |
Genesis Security Systems Renovations | 12/30/18 | $255,560 |
Gensler Renovations | 12/30/18 | $204,686 |
Randa Slim Consulting Services | 12/30/18 | $100,547 |
Cushman & Wakefield Renovations | 12/30/18 | $110,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $325,494 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $359,279 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,263,870 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,105 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,948,643 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $521,089 |
| Investment income | $409,703 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $4,473 |
| Net Rental Income | $68,250 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,353,848 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$112,417 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,193,589 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $976,879 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,688 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,670,512 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $105,768 |
| Other employee benefits | $171,706 |
| Payroll taxes | $279,683 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,702 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $153,833 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $68,385 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,301,941 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,573 |
| Office expenses | $382,732 |
| Information technology | $66,489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $170,052 |
| Travel | $68,618 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $128,938 |
| Interest | $21,152 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $429,334 |
| Insurance | $69,004 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,224,195 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $661,531 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,040,620 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $128,247 |
| 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 | $78,453 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,457,316 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,214,093 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,457,951 |
| Total assets | $35,038,211 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $296,702 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $720,291 |
| 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 | $1,523,285 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,540,278 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $26,319,924 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,178,009 |
| 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 | $35,038,211 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Middle East Institute has recieved totaling $526,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chrest Foundation Inc Irving, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EVENTS ON TURKEY. | $100,000 |
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $80,000 |
The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Smith Richardson Foundation Inc Greensboro, NC PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Feldman Family Foundation Inc Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL PURPOSE OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,651,754 |
| Earnings | $586,433 |
| Other Expense | $60,178 |
| Ending Balance | $6,178,009 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Washington Institute For Near East Policy Washington, DC | $78,463,635 | $24,631,416 |
Henry L Stimson Center Washington, DC | $7,355,197 | $13,547,018 |
International Center For Research On Women Washington, DC | $9,729,169 | $9,479,152 |
Federation For American Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $30,645,621 | $7,177,636 |
Institute Of World Politics Washington, DC | $18,856,651 | $9,210,460 |
Middle East Institute Washington, DC | $35,038,211 | $7,193,589 |
Manufacturing Institute Washington, DC | $12,149,684 | $11,688,291 |
Institute For Policy Studies Washington, DC | $13,331,441 | $7,298,646 |
Center For International Environmental Law Inc Washington, DC | $9,410,805 | $10,375,096 |
Center For Security Policy Inc Washington, DC | $521,252 | $1,831,582 |
Inter-American Dialogue Washington, DC | $9,326,033 | $4,174,889 |
Washington Office On Latin America Inc Washington, DC | $6,714,995 | $7,059,772 |