MIDDLE EAST CULTURAL AND CHARITABLE SOCIETY INC

EIN: 043105608 501(c)(3) International Affairs

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,497,566
Total Expenses
$965,663
Total Assets
$1,377,791
Net Assets
$1,377,791
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ALI ABUNIMAH
Phone
3129274254
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MIDDLE EAST CULTURAL AND CHARITABLE SOCIETY INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 101% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $532K, a strong 36% operating margin.

Mission

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN AN EFFORT TO ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $814,846 Revenue: $1,364,143

THE EI PROJECT (ELECTRONIC INTIFADA) IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION COMMITTED TO COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE AND THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT. THE EI PROJECT...

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THE EI PROJECT (ELECTRONIC INTIFADA) IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION COMMITTED TO COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE AND THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT. THE EI PROJECT PROVIDES A NEEDED SUPPLEMENT TO MAINSTREAM COMMERCIAL MEDIAS PRESENTATION OF THE ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT.

Program 2
Expenses: $32,010 Revenue: $133,423

THE PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL WAS STARTED IN 2004 TO EXHIBIT AND PROMOTE FILMS BY PALESTINIAN DIRECTORS AND FILMS ABOUT PALESTINE. THE FESTIVAL IS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE BOSTON PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL AND...

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THE PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL WAS STARTED IN 2004 TO EXHIBIT AND PROMOTE FILMS BY PALESTINIAN DIRECTORS AND FILMS ABOUT PALESTINE. THE FESTIVAL IS ACCOMPLISHED BY THE BOSTON PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL AND THE CHICAGO PALESTINE FILM FESTIVAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,422,666
Program Service Revenue $40,446
Investment Income $34,454
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,497,566

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $201,582
Fundraising Expenses $17,664
Program Expenses $846,856
Other Expenses $764,081
TOTAL EXPENSES $965,663

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,497,566 $746,243 +1.0%
Expenses $965,663 $715,439 +0.3%
Net Income $531,903 $30,804 +16.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
3
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
3
$67,200
Total Directors
3
$67,200
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALI ABUNIMAH PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$67,200 $0 $67,200
KATHERINE HANNA TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OMAR FAYEZ SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA BARROWS-FRIEDMAN REPORTER 40.00
Highest
$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
2024 $1,497,566 $965,663 $1,377,791 $531,903
2023 $746,243 $715,439 $845,888 $30,804
2022 $601,667 $558,719 $815,084 $42,948
2022 $601,667 $558,719 $763,084 $42,948
2021 $635,344 $555,461 $783,936 $79,883
2021 $593,344 $555,461 $731,936 $37,883
2020 $557,349 $512,588 $726,263 $44,761
2019 $433,859 $526,740 $629,084 $-92,881
2018 $617,164 $510,847 $721,965 $106,317
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