Middle East Policy Council
- Assets
- $442.9k
- Revenue
- $845.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1230205
Organization Overview
Middle East Policy Council is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, 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. Middle East Policy Council 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, Middle East Policy Council generated $845.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $971.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MIDDLE EAST POLICY COUNCIL IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION. FOUNDED IN 1981, THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL IS TO FOSTER PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND SECURITY ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE POLICIES OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE MIDDLE EAST. THE HALLMARK OF THE COUNCIL'S WORK IS RESPECT FOR THOUGHTFUL, DIVERSE VIEWS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
QUARTERLY JOURNAL - MIDDLE EAST POLICY - IS THE FLAGSHIP OF THE COUNCIL'S EFFORTS TO BROADEN THE DEBATE OF CRITICAL ISSUES AND U.S. INTERESTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST REGION
CAPITOL HILL CONFERENCE SERIES - CONSISTS OF QUARTERLY PUBLIC FORUMS IN WHICH A PANEL OF EXPERTS DISCUSSES CRITICAL POLICY ISSUES AS THEY PERTAIN TO THE MIDDLE EAST. AN EDITED VERSION OF THE CONFERENCE IS PUBLISHED IN THE PUBLICATION - MIDDLE EAST POLICY.
PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM HELPS A BROAD RANGE OF INTERESTED CITIZENS NATIONWIDE TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE MIDDLE EAST, PRIMARILY THROUGH FREE PRESENTATIONS FOR ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY AND POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. THE COUNCIL ALSO TAILERS THIS PROGRAM FOR MEDIA OUTLETS, CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND CORPORATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bassima Alghussein Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $119,995 |
Anne R Joyce Vice President/editor | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $119,995 |
Richard Schmierer Chairman And President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $79,996 |
Karen Abuzavd Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
William A Rugh Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jasmine Zaki Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $830,917 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $830,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24 |
| 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 | $845,915 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $424,363 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,453 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $46,878 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,921 |
| Office expenses | $7,216 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $180,558 |
| Travel | $64 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $49 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,028 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $72,520 |
| Total functional expenses | $971,381 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $76,973 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $321,461 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,793 |
| 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 | $1,147 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,890 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,638 |
| Total assets | $442,902 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $95,803 |
| 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 | $202,084 |
| Total liabilities | $297,887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $145,015 |
| 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 | $442,902 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,078,697 |
| Earnings | $158,712 |
| Admin Expense | $820,076 |
| Ending Balance | $2,417,333 |
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