Miaan Group Inc is located in Austin, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Miaan Group Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Miaan Group 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, Miaan Group Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. 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:
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THE MIAAN GROUP INC. (MIAAN) IS AN AUSTIN, TEXAS BASED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, PRIMARILY IN IRAN. AS PART OF ITS MISSION, MIAAN FOCUSES ON BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF A CIVIL SOCIETY TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS, GOOD GOVERNANCE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH ADVOCACY AND TECHNOLOGY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FUNDRAISING: MIAAN WILL RAISE FUNDS FOR ITS ORGANIZATION BY RESPONDING TO REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, INCLUDING THE US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS.
ENGAGEMENT IN PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, DATA RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: MIAAN WILL WORK ON MULTIPLE PROJECTS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'SMISSION OF SUPPORTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. MIAAN'S 'POLICY ANALYSIS' PROJECT INVOLVES RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON THE EFFICACY OFINTERNATIONAL BODIES AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS IN PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. MIAAN PRODUCES REPORTS AND ARTICLES ON ITS RESEARCHAND REGULARLY PUBLISHES INFORMATION ON WHAT APPROACHES AND TOOLS BEST PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AIMS. MIAAN IS ALSO A LEADING SPECIALIST IN INTERNET POLICY AND DIGITAL SECURITY IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPACE AND ITS ARTICLES AND RESEARCH ARE REGULARLY REFERENCED IN THE MEDIA. MIAAN ALSO PROVIDES DIGITAL SECURITY TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AND JOURNALISTS. ADDITIONALLY, MIAAN WORKS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF MARGINALIZED GROUPS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ARE VETTED FOR FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HISTORY, AND ALL ARE CHECKED AGAINST OFAC'S LIST OF SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS AND BLOCKED PERSONS.
CONSULTATION SERVICES TO MISSION ALIGNED ORGANIZATIONS: MIAAN OFFERS THEIR EXPERTISE AND TRAININGS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE MIAAN'S GOALS. AS WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, ALL TRAINEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE VETTED FOR FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HISTORY, AND ARE CHECKED AGAINST OFAC'S LIST OF SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS AND BLOCKED PERSONS. TRAINEE ORGANIZATIONS ARE CHARGED A SERVICE FEE FOR THESE CONSULTATIONS, WHICH ARE SET VIA COMPARISON TO SIMILAR SERVICES PROVIDED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE FROM THESE CONSULTATION SERVICES ARE USED TO OFFSET COSTS AND SUPPORT OTHER ASPECTS OF MIAAN'S OPERATIONS. THESES CONSULTATION SERVICES IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS SPHERE, DIRECTLY FURTHERING MIAAN'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mani Mostofi Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $104,484 |
Elizabeth Wickeri President | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Farzaneh Badiei Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Brent Decker Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $488,385 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $625,920 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,114,305 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $117,569 |
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 | $1,231,874 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,484 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $365,241 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $133,415 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $278 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $56,091 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $469,405 |
Advertising and promotion | $577 |
Office expenses | $15,661 |
Information technology | $3,428 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,800 |
Travel | $25,995 |
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 | $1,184,332 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $184,812 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $166,543 |
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 | $351,355 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,335 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $215,818 |
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 | $285,153 |
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 | $66,202 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $351,355 |