EIN 13-1624114

Near East Foundation (NEF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
22
Year formed
1930
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
NEF helps build more sustainable, prosperous, and inclusive communities in the Middle East and Africa through education, governance, and economic development initiatives. For 100 years, the Near East Foundation has pioneered innovative solutions to social and economic development challenges throughout the Middle East and Africa. Working with local partners, our programs directly improve the lives of tens of thousands of vulnerable people across the region through initiatives in Peacebuilding, Civic Engagement and Education, Sustainable Agriculture, and Microenterprise Development.
Total revenues
$20,135,222
2023
Total expenses
$19,135,786
2023
Total assets
$28,515,069
2023
Num. employees
22
2023

Program areas at NEF

Programs to establish a revolving credit fund to advance the growth of micro-enterprises owned and operated by refugees and vulnerable jordanians through loans and non-financial services tailored to the conditions of vulnerable entrepreneurs
Programs to reduce their risk of morbidity and mortality through improved access to clean water, adequate sanitation, good hygiene in sudan's central darfur & south kordofan state access to clean water, adequate sanitation, good hygiene in sudan's central darfur & south kordofan state
Programs to create sustainable livelihoods through microenterprise development and business training. Nef works to create permanent jobs and generate income for women entrepreneurs. Nef provides material assistance, targeted training and outreach support and mentoring for refugees and their host country neighbors to create sustainable livelihoods.

Who funds Near East Foundation (NEF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Elsa and Peter Soderberg CharitableGeneral$259,071
Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP)Near East Foundation Will Receive $250,000 To Support Covid, Conflict, Climate, and Crisis-Impacted People in South Sudan, To Reduce Their Risk of Food Insecurity, Recover Livelihoods, and Build Resilience To Future Shocks.$250,000
Cleveland H Dodge FoundationGeneral Support$100,875
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at NEF

NameTitleCompensation
Charles BenjaminPresident and Chief Executive Officer$252,224
Mr. Ashby HoldsChief Financial Officer
Dr. Jacobs HoldsChief Development Officer and President
Rabih YazbeckBoard Member$0
Rabih HoldsExecutive Director
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for NEF

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,689,746
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$447,157
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$67,945
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-69,626
Total revenues$20,135,222

Form 990s for NEF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-02990View PDF
2022-062022-12-07990View PDF
2021-062022-01-19990View PDF
2020-062021-04-27990View PDF
2019-062020-08-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Fullgraf Foundation
March 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $259,071 from The Elsa and Peter Soderberg Charitable
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Dan and Stacey Case Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
110 W Fayette St 710
Syracuse, NY 13202
Metro area
Syracuse, NY
County
Onondaga County, NY
Website URL
neareast.org/ 
Phone
(315) 428-8670
Facebook page
neareastfoundation 
Twitter profile
@neareastfdn 
IRS details
EIN
13-1624114
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1930
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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