THE PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC

EIN: 141952056 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WAHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$600,167
Total Expenses
$1,308,891
Total Assets
$1,254,246
Net Assets
$415,725
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
TESS MMCENERY
Phone
2028289660
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $600K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 68% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 118% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY (POMED) IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EXAMINING HOW GENUINE DEMOCRACIES CAN DEVELOP IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND HOW THE UNITED STATES CAN BEST SUPPORT THAT PROCESS. THROUGH DIALOGUE, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY, WE WORK TO STRENGTHEN THE CONSTITUENCY FOR U.S. POLICIES THAT PEACEFULLY SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC REFORM IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $443,543 Revenue: $75,000

CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS: THE CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF NGOS IN THE REGION TO BUILD THE CAPACITY AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF REGIONAL THINK TANKS AND...

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CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS: THE CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF NGOS IN THE REGION TO BUILD THE CAPACITY AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF REGIONAL THINK TANKS AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. BUILDING OFF ITS OWN EXPERIENCES, POMED GUIDES AND MENTORS ITS PARTNERS IN PRODUCING POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPING POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THEIR NATIONAL POLICYMAKERS, MIRRORING THE ROLE PLAYED BY POMED IN WASHINGTON.

Program 2
Expenses: $435,008 Revenue: $200,000

ADVOCACY: THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS A CONSISTENT AND CREDIBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST BY ORGANIZING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND...

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ADVOCACY: THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS A CONSISTENT AND CREDIBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST BY ORGANIZING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF; DEVELOPING CREDIBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY U.S. - POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS; DISCUSSING U.S. POLICY WITH LAWMAKERS AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS; BRINGING KEY VOICES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO WASHINGTON TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH POLICYMAKERS AND MEDIA; AND EMPOWERING THE DIVERSE COALITION OF ACTORS WHO SHARE OUR PRINCIPLES.

Program 3
Expenses: $301,652 Revenue: $0

RESEARCH PROGRAM: THE RESEARCH PROGRAM PUBLISHES A SERIES OF FREQUENT POLICY BRIEFS, FEATURING LEADING THINKERS AND WRITERS ON ISSUES OF CORE RELEVANCE TO DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST...

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RESEARCH PROGRAM: THE RESEARCH PROGRAM PUBLISHES A SERIES OF FREQUENT POLICY BRIEFS, FEATURING LEADING THINKERS AND WRITERS ON ISSUES OF CORE RELEVANCE TO DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST, IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING A VARIETY OF OTHER BACKGROUND PAPERS AND BUDGET ANALYSES, AND TRACKING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND IN WASHINGTON ON OUR BLOG AND IN EMAIL UPDATES.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $598,949
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $78
Other Revenue $1,140
TOTAL REVENUE $600,167

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,504
Salaries & Benefits $856,777
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,180,203
Other Expenses $439,610
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,308,891

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $600,167 $1,894,194 -0.7%
Expenses $1,308,891 $1,853,836 -0.3%
Net Income $-708,724 $40,358 -18.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
12
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
2
$171,300
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELE DUNNE CHAIR OF BOARD 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN GRAND BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW ALBERTSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHADI HAMID BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SCOTT CARPENTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAHAR AZIZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE SHOR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KORI SCHAKE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESS MCENERY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$171,300 $0 $171,300
ARWA SHOBAKI MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$118,329 $0 $118,329
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
2023 $600,167 $1,308,891 $1,254,246 $-708,724
2022 $1,894,194 $1,853,836 $2,205,409 $40,358
2021 $1,962,750 $1,629,574 $1,257,560 $333,176
2020 $1,740,825 $1,618,304 $944,039 $122,521
2019 $1,605,481 $1,632,672 $807,616 $-27,191
2018 $1,627,430 $1,579,108 $812,939 $48,322
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