EIN 42-1591205

Middle East Broadcasting Networks

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
529
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
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
$127,303,540
2023
Total expenses
$130,045,693
2023
Total assets
$45,060,762
2023
Num. employees
529
2023

Program areas at Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Mbn is an arabic-language multimedia organization that reaches 34.1 million people in the Middle East and north africa (mena) weekly. Reporters without borders' 2023 report revealed that press freedom in Middle eastern countries went from bad to worse. Press freedom and journalist safety remained "very bad" in most of the nations that mbn targets.mbn is more than just two 24/7 television Networks (alhurra and alhurra-iraq), five digital platforms (alhurra.com, irfaasawtak.com, elsaha.com, maghrebvoices.com and radiosawa.com) and a variety of podcasts. It's a team of journalists across the region, dedicated to producing stories on universal freedom and human rights that often go unreported in the indigenous arabic press. By bringing these stories to the forefront, mbn underscores its commitment to tolerance, the rule of law, inclusion and social justice.amidst the influence of local, pan-arab, and foreign-owned arabic media outlets in the region, which are often swayed by the economic, political, and religious interests of their funders, mbn stands as a beacon of reliability. Audiences can trust mbn to deliver accurate and objective news about their country, the region, and the world. This trust is particularly crucial as the region becomes more polarized. In addition to news, mbn offers in-depth discussions, investigative reports, and thought-provoking documentaries about issues in and about the region, further solidifying its role as a trusted source of information.

Personnel at Middle East Broadcasting Networks

NameTitleCompensation
Kim Suzette JacksonChief Financial Officer$160,812
Imad Hamed HajVice President of Administration and Treasurer$148,919
Kelley Lehman SullivanV.P of Administration and Treasurer / Vice President of Administration and Treasurer / Vice President for Administration and Treasurer$177,588
Amr Saad Aly Hassan El-KahkyVice President$167,173
Hassan ShwikiPresident$165,209
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Middle East Broadcasting Networks

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$127,192,684
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$87,636
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,629
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14,591
Total revenues$127,303,540

Form 990s for Middle East Broadcasting Networks

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-15990View PDF
2021-092022-08-15990View PDF
2020-092021-09-03990View PDF
2019-092021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Middle East Broadcasting Networks

OrganizationLocationRevenue
WhyyPhiladelphia, PA$48,084,326
KCTS9 Kcts9org CrosscutcomSeattle, WA$38,552,567
Sesame Workshop (SW)New York, NY$186,926,322
WGBH Educational FoundationBoston, MA$220,582,541
Twin Cities Public Television (TPT)Saint Paul, MN$57,800,281
Minnesota Public Radio American Public MediaSaint Paul, MN$113,958,386
Window To the World Communications (WTTW)Chicago, IL$39,120,585
TvoCanada, $50,739,762
Radio Free Asia (RFA)Washington, DC$64,555,316
Radio Free Europeradio Liberty (RFE/RL)Washington, DC$170,863,642
Data update history
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
October 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
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 donationsAccepts online 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
Free account sign-up

Want updates when Middle East Broadcasting Networks has new information, or want to find more organizations like Middle East Broadcasting Networks?

Create free Cause IQ account