African Middle Eastern Leadership Project
- Assets
- $539.2k
- Revenue
- $556.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-4648053
Organization Overview
African Middle Eastern Leadership Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, African Middle Eastern Leadership Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African Middle Eastern Leadership Project 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 12/2023, African Middle Eastern Leadership Project generated $556.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $572.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AFRICAN MIDDLE EASTERN LEADERSHIP PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE, EMPOWER, AND UNITE YOUNG LEADERS AND ACTIVISTS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA TO BUILD RESILIENT, INCLUSIVE SOCIETIES THAT ARE FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION, PERSECUTION, AND VIOLENT COERCION, AND TO ADVOCATE SUPPORTING POLICIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMEL INSTITUTE - TRAINED HUNDREDS OF YOUNG CIVIL SOCIETY ACTIVISTS IN SUDAN AND ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA THROUGH ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAMS COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT, PEACE & CONFLICT, NONVIOLENT MOVEMENT-BUILDING, LEVERAGING NEW MEDIA. KEY LESSONS ABOUT THESE TOPICS WERE ALSO SPREAD TO THOUSANDS OF SUDANESE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING SESSIONS. ALUMNI FROM THESE AND PREVIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMS WERE CONTINUALLY ENGAGED THROUGH WEBINARS, NETWORKING AND AWARENESS INITIATIVES.
AMEL ALLYSHIP AND ISSUE EDUCATION - BROUGHT TOGETHER VIRTUALLY YOUNG LEADERS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (MEA) WITH PEERS, DIASPORA AND OTHER LEADERS TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER, COLLABORATE ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN AND INCREASE SAFETY OF MEA ACTIVISTS. RAISED AWARENESS AMONG U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL LEADERS AND THE PUBLICS ABOUT MEA-RELATED ISSUES IN ORDER TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS. EMPOWERED MEA ACTIVISTS AND DIASPORA TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DISCOURSE ABOUT THIS REGION AND ITS PEOPLE. PROVIDED INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS ABOUT DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND PEACE IN SUDAN AND SURROUNDING REGION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERS IN THE U.S. AND EUROPE. PROVIDED SUPPORT TO ACTIVISTS FACING RISKS IN AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST AND NEARBY REGIONS. BUILT AND NURTURED RELATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS SEEKING TO BRIDGE DIVIDES, COOPERATE ON SHARED VALUES AND CHALLENGES.
AMEL INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES - AMEL HELPS DEVELOP INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE MEA REGION AND IN RELATED COMMUNITIES IN THE U.S. WE PROVIDE INNOVATIVE CHANGE-MAKERS AND INITIATIVES WITH GUIDANCE, MENTORING, SUPPORT AND, IN SOME CASES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, SO THAT THEY CAN DEVELOP THEIR UNIQUE INITIATIVES INTO SUCCESSFUL ACTIONS. IN 2023 AMEL PRIMARILY ASSISTED SUDANESE ACTIVISTS AND MINORITIES AT-RISK DUE TO THE OUTBREAK OF WAR. WE ALSO ASSISTED GROUPS CARRYING OUT SIMILAR ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY SUDANESE GROUPS HELPING AT-RISK WOMEN AND LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS. AMEL CONTINUED TO SERVE AS INCUBATOR FOR THE INTER JEWISH MUSLIM ALLIANCE (IJMA) ALTHOUGH ITS ACTIVITIES WERE PAUSED FOR MOST OF THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Justin Hefter Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard Weir Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Dorothy Mccracken Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Mohamed Abubakr President | Officer | 40 | $113,720 |
Megan Hallahan Executive Director, Secretary | Officer | 40 | $103,493 |
Saul Gorman Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
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 | $556,305 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $556,305 |
| 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 | $556,305 |
| 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 | $87,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $231,265 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,661 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,072 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,920 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $155,584 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $15,570 |
| Information technology | $5,287 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,719 |
| Travel | $29,078 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,743 |
| Interest | $39 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,758 |
| All other expenses | $4,419 |
| Total functional expenses | $572,174 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $169,975 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $364,375 |
| 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 | $2,715 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,115 |
| Total assets | $539,180 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,559 |
| 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 | $31,559 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $272,590 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $235,031 |
| 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 | $539,180 |