EIN 42-1591205

Middle East Broadcasting Networks

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
529
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2022-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Middle East Broadcasting Networks expands the spectrum of ideas and perspectives in the media of the Middle East and North Africa through their mission. They provide objective, accurate, and relevant news and information, while their primary brands include Alhurra and Radio Sawa. Alhurra operates two 24/7 Arabic-language news and information television channels, Alhurra/Alhurra HD and Alhurra-Iraq. Radio Sawa broadcasts 24/7 on two programming streams in the Middle East. Their location is Springfield, VA.
Related structure
Middle East Broadcasting Networks is a subordinate organization under Radio Free Europeradio Liberty (RFE/RL).
Total revenues
$130,559,581
2022
Total expenses
$130,779,366
2022
Total assets
$47,344,717
2022
Num. employees
529
2022

Program areas at Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Mbn primary brands currently include alhurra and radio sawa. Alhurra operates two, 24/7 arabic - language news and information television channels - alhurra/alhurra hd and alhurra - iraq radio sawa broadcasts 24/7 on two programming streams in the Middle East and north africa, and web sites as sources of up-to-the-minute news. Mbn broadcasts from its headquarters in northern Virginia, with production outlets in Washington, dc, iraq, uae, lebanon, israel, morocco, and correspondents in the Middle East and around the world. Mbn reaches an estimated 28 million people each week and provides the united states a direct and undistorted line of communication with the arabic-speaking population of the Middle East and north africa with its established footprint across the region. Mbn is well placed to cover events and issues critical to understanding the fight against islamic extremism.

Personnel at Middle East Broadcasting Networks

NameTitleCompensation
Kim JacksonChief Financial Officer$150,999
Kelley Lehman SullivanV.P of Administration and Treasurer / Vice President of Administration and Treasurer / Vice President for Administration and Treasurer$177,588
Amr El-KahkyVice President$161,700
William J SabatiniGeneral Manager - MBN Digital and Radio Sawa / General Manager - MGN Digital and Radio Sawa$157,981
Anne NobleGeneral Counsel and Secretary$167,710
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Middle East Broadcasting Networks

RevenuesFYE 09/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$130,559,581
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$130,559,581

Form 990s for Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092021-02-19990View PDF
2018-092019-10-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
November 22, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
March 30, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsTelevision producers / broadcastersRadio producers / broadcastersChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesForeign affairs
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
7600 Boston Blvd
Springfield, VA 22153
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
alhurra.com/ 
Phone
(703) 852-9333
Facebook page
middle-east-broadcasting-networks-inc 
IRS details
EIN
42-1591205
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A32: Television
NAICS code, primary
51511: Radio Broadcasting
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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