EIN 53-0204608

The Middle East Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
42
Year formed
1946
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
MEI enhances US understanding of the Middle East through policy studies and education programs, located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$7,537,295
2022
Total expenses
$7,570,231
2022
Total assets
$32,481,084
2022
Num. employees
42
2022

Program areas at The Middle East Institute

Center for policy studies: mei experts research and explore foreign policy issues related to The challenges and opportunities in The Middle East. They publish and communicate their findings through mei's communication channels and The national and international media. They regularly brief policymakers, us and foreign diplomats, and The international business community on issues impacting The Middle East, and have advised The highest levels of government including cabinet secretaries and The white house. Mei's policy program has grown along with its overall forward trajectory. In recent years, mei has added track ii diplomacy, counter terrorism, and other special focus areas that monitor ongoing developments in critical areas. Mei's television studio enables scholars to join broadcast programs faster and more frequently, allowing mei to provide real-time commentary on breaking news, and to ensure that mei's balanced analysis reaches policymakers and The public.
Communications: The communications department manages mei's media relations, website content, social media and e-mail outreach platforms, and institutional branding. It is also responsible for multimedia production, including a weekly podcast, short informational videos, and promotional ads, recording and live-streaming public events, and managing The in-house broadcasting studio. It provides services and technical support across all other centers and departments.
Center for education: mei provides academic and professional services to current and future generations of Middle East analysts and enthusiasts. Mei's language program provides instruction in arabic, turkish, hebrew, farsi, and other languages, and its regional studies program provides an in-depth educational experience to those seeking a greater understanding of The Middle east.mei's leadership development program provides hands-on training and professional development seminars to top university students and recent graduates who work alongside mei's staff and scholars on research projects, public programs, development initiatives, and events.
Center for arts and culture: since its inception in 2014, mei's arts and culture program in Washington, d.c. has become a destination for audiences interested in The Middle East's dynamic arts scene. Mei promotes The work of artists, writers and filmmakers from The region, connecting dc audiences with The Middle East's vibrant arts and culture sector.

Who funds The Middle East Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Open Society FoundationsTo Research, Train and Educate Civil Society Organizations on Electoral Integrity, Security, and Disinformation$100,000
Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF)For Its Project, the Middle East Dialogue$75,000
Lebanese International Finance Executives$69,667
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at The Middle East Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Paul Ernest SalemPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Acting President / Vice President for Policy Analysis , Research and Programs / Vice President for Policy and Research$284,618
Tamara KalandiyaBoard Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer / Board Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer / Chief Financial Officer / Chief Finance Officer$200,295
Baindu Conte-HarveyVice President of Finance
Kevin C CowlVice President for Development$140,813
Brian KatulisVice President for Research and SR Fellow$190,000
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for The Middle East Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,056,004
Program services$467,674
Investment income and dividends$409,448
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$794
Net rental income$65,850
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,583,320
Net income from fundraising events$-45,795
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,537,295

Form 990s for The Middle East Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122019-12-13990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Open Society Foundations
December 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Smith Richardson Foundation (SRF)
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationForeign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1761-1763 N St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
mei.edu/ 
Phone
(202) 785-1141
Facebook page
middleeastinstitute 
Twitter profile
@middleeastinst 
IRS details
EIN
53-0204608
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1946
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0249789
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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