Middle East Policy Network, operating under the name Al-Shabaka The Palenstinian Policy Network, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q40) the organization is classified as: International Peace & Security, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Al-Shabaka The Palenstinian Policy Network employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Al-Shabaka The Palenstinian Policy Network 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, Al-Shabaka The Palenstinian Policy Network generated $994.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $713.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.1% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AL-SHABAKA: THE PALESTINIAN POLICY NETWORK IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CONVENE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY, GLOBAL NETWORK OF PALESTINIAN ANALYSTS TO PRODUCE CRITICAL POLICY ANALYSIS AND COLLECTIVELY IMAGINE A NEW POLICYMAKING PARADIGM FOR PALESTINE AND PALESTINIANS WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, AL-SHABAKA'S PROGRAMMATIC WORK CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON PUBLICATION OF ANALYSIS. THIS ANALYSIS IS SOURCED PRIMARILY FROM MEMBERS OF AL-SHABAKA'S NETWORK, WITH A FOCUS ON POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS. THE ANALYSIS COMES IN A VARIETY OF LONG AND SHORT-FORM WRITTEN CONTENT, AS WELL AS ONLINE WEBINARS AND THROUGH A PODCAST SERIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tareq Baconi President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $172,980 |
Aline Batarseh Secretary (thru Dec 2023) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lana Matta Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zaha Hassan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Refqa Abu-Remaileh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Diana Buttu Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $984,986 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,182 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $984,986 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,464 |
| 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 | $994,450 |
| 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. | $309,572 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,174 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $149,136 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,177 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,175 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $178,017 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $21,296 |
| Information technology | $27,978 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $1,313 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,545 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $713,209 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $402,575 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,074 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,200 |
| 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 | $1,138 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $371,385 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $880,372 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,140 |
| 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 | $4,140 |
| 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 | $876,232 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $880,372 |