Inside The Middle East Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. The organization was established in 2018. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Inside The Middle East Inc 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, Inside The Middle East Inc generated $218.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $194.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.8% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC - WITH AN EMPHASIS ON CURRENT AND FUTURE LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD - ON CURRENT AFFAIRS IN THE ARAB AND MUSLIM WORLD AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE MIDDLE EAST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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A FIVE-PART DOCUMENTARY EXPLORING THE CONFLICT IN AND OVER JERUSALEM THROUGH THE EYES OF AVI MELAMED, A FOURTH-GENERATION ARABIC-SPEAKING JERUSALEMITE JEW, AND MIDDLE EAST EXPERT WHO WAS THE ADVISOR ON ARAB AFFAIRS DURING THE MOST VIOLENT AND CHAOTIC CHAPTERS IN THE HISTORY OF JERUSALEM - THE INTIFADA. MEET HIS ARAB AND JEWISH FRIENDS, GAIN UNIQUE INSIGHTS, AND UNCOVER PERSPECTIVES RARELY EXPLORED BY WESTERN MEDIA. UNDERSTAND THE ISRAELI-PALESTINE CONFLICT AND THE COMPLEX REALITY OF THE MIDDLE EAST. JOIN THE SEAM LINE FOR A TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY TOWARD UNDERSTANDING, COOPERATION, AND CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE.
MELAMED & HOFFMAN CONSULTING LTD. PROVIDES CONSULTING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST, INC. RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON CURRENT AFFAIRS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. INCLUDING THE PLANNING, COORDINATING, MARKETING, PRODUCING, AND EXECUTING OVERSEAS LECTURE AND TEACHING SERIES' FEATURING AVI MELAMED. THESE TASKS INCLUDE: PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT; SPEAKER AND EDUCATOR COORDINATION; LOGISTICS AND TRAVEL MANAGEMENT; MARKETING AND PROMOTION; WORKING WITH PARTNER AND SPONSORING ORGANIZATIONS; MATERIAL PREPARATION; BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; FEEDBACK AND EVALUATION; NETWORKING AND PARTNERSHIPS; FOLLOW-UP AND REPORTING. MELAMED & HOFFMAN SPECIFICALLY SUPPORTS INSIDE THE MIDDLE EAST, INC'S. OBJECTIVES OF ENGAGING AUDIENCES WITH INSIGHTFUL EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ABOUT MIDDLE EASTERN AFFAIRS.
THREE FOUNDATIONS - AIO, HAROLD K.L. CASTLE, AND HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG - CO-SPONSORED MIDDLE EAST EXPERT AVI MELAMED FOR A WEEK-LONG EDUCATIONAL SERIES IN HONOLULU FROM SEPTEMBER 9 - 20, 2022. AVI EDUCATED DIVERSE AUDIENCES IN HAWAII, FROM HIGH SCHOOLS TO STATE LEADERS, ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS AND POLICY INFLUENCERS, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN LEADERS. EQUALLY IMPORTANT, AVI GAINED A GREATER APPRECIATION OF HAWAII FROM THE GENEROUS SPONSORS WHO FACILITATED A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF HAWAII AND ITS PEOPLE.
THE MIDDLE EAST - INTELLIGENCE PERSPECTIVES MINI-SEMINAR HELD ON FEBRUARY 15-17 AND 22, 2022, AT BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOCUSED ON COUNTERING MISINFORMATION SPREAD THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. IT HIGHLIGHTED HOW CATCHY SLOGANS AND EMOTIONAL NARRATIVES CAN DISTORT REALITY, PARTICULARLY REGARDING ANTI-ISRAEL AND ANTI-JEWISH NARRATIVES. THE SEMINAR INTRODUCED AN INTELLIGENCE CURRICULUM THAT ENCOURAGES CRITICAL THINKING AND EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH SKILLS BASED ON ISRAELI INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES. INSTEAD OF DICTATING WHAT TO THINK, THE CURRICULUM TEACHES HOW TO THINK, ENABLING STUDENTS TO ADDRESS AND COMBAT MISINFORMATION WHILE PROVIDING VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX REALITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eli Ovits President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joseph Mars Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh Fidler Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Beth Goldsmith Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jeffrey Blavatt Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Ronnie Footlick Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $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 | $218,730 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $218,730 |
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 | $218,730 |
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. | $15,350 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,350 |
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 | $9,786 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $22,896 |
Office expenses | $1,711 |
Information technology | $913 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $7,768 |
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 | $194,678 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,071 |
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 | $10,000 |
Investments—program-related | $41,595 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $228,666 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,720 |
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 | $53,750 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $61,470 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $228,666 |