Maharat For Development is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maharat For Development 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, Maharat For Development generated $486.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $492.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.3% per year over the past 2 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:
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THE MISSION OF MAHARAT FOR DEVELOPMENT IS ADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, PROMOTING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION INCLUDING FREEDOM OF BELIEF AND THE FREE FLOW OF INFORMATION, ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, PROMOTING JUST, PEACEFUL AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES THAT PROTECT DIVERSITY, LEADING PEACE BUILDING EFFORTS IN CONFLICT PREVENTION, SOCIAL COHESION AND COUNTERING VIOLENT EXTREMISM, STRENGTHENING FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ESSENTIAL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, TRANSPARENCY, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND THE RULE OF LAW, ADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY, ADVANCING DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN TRANSITION, ENSURING THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY, DATA PROTECTION AND DATA SECURITY, ENHANCING THE VOICE OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN INTERNET GOVERNANCE AND ADVANCING MULTI-STAKEHOLDERISM AND PROMOTING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAHARAT FOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORTS ITS BEIRUT BASED SISTER ORGANIZATION MAHARAT FOUNDATION ON ENGAGING AND INSPIRING CITIZENS BY MONITORING THE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED NEWS AND INFORMATION THROUGH CREATING AND CONTINUOUSLY UPDATING A DATABASE OF FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION VIOLATIONS AND CHALLENGES TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL INTERVENTIONS AND SOLUTIONS AND THROUGH RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ON THE ISSUES OF THE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT IN THE ARAB WORLD. THE ACTIVITIES AIM AT ENGAGING AND EQUIPPING A PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY IN LEBANON AND THE MENA REGION WITH THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO CREATE CHANGE, IN ADDITION TO ENHANCING THE CULTURE OF ACCOUNTABILITY IN LEBANON, STRENGTHENING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM WITHIN THE REGION, AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT ADVANCE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION INCLUDING INTERNET FREEDOM WITHIN LEBANON AND THE MENA REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Massoud Maalouf President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadia Al Alami Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roula Mikhael Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $486,796 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $486,796 |
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 | $486,796 |
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 | $486,796 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,749 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $722 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $492,038 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $606,518 |
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 | $606,518 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $582,438 |
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 | $582,438 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,080 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $606,518 |
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