MIDDLE EAST RESEARCH & INFO PROJECT (EIN 042552770) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1985

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Amanda P Terc

Tax Period

2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31

MIDDLE EAST RESEARCH & INFO PROJECT, founded in 1985, is a micro nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $83K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue fell 64% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $107K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

To supoort research, publication, & distribution of information, including print, aimed at promoting the cultural legitimacy of human rights in the Arab world.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $107,652

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-24,293

TOTAL REVENUE $83,359

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $77,066

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $95,444

Other Expenses $30,198

TOTAL EXPENSES $107,264

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$83,359	$233,345	-0.6%
Expenses	$107,264	$226,480	-0.5%
Net Income	$-23,905	$6,865	-4.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Arang Keshavarzian	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kaveh Ehsani	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Vickie Langohr	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Paul Silverstein	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jillian Schwedler	DIRECTOR	15.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shana Marshall	DIRECTOR	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Amanda P Terc	Executive Director	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE NIVA	EXEC DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2020	$83,359	$107,264	$19,940	$-23,905
2019	$233,345	$226,480	$46,555	$6,865

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