THE INSTITUTE FOR MIDDLE EAST UNDERSTANDING (EIN 202389388) - 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

2005

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MARGARET DEREUS

Phone

7142516016

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE INSTITUTE FOR MIDDLE EAST UNDERSTANDING, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.2M, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATION & INFORMATION ON THE PALESTINIAN EXPERIENCE.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,358,573

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $96,345

Other Revenue $1,025,263

TOTAL REVENUE $4,480,181

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $250,000

Salaries & Benefits $2,173,175

Fundraising Expenses $204,470

Program Expenses $2,925,642

Other Expenses $871,039

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,294,214

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,480,181	$3,074,585	+0.5%
Expenses	$3,294,214	$2,475,493	+0.3%
Net Income	$1,185,967	$599,092	+1.0%

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

$160,500

Total Directors

$551,640

Key Employees

$515,139

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARGARET DEREUS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director Highest	$144,737	$0	$160,500
DIANA BUTTU	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	40.00	Director Key Emp	$138,140	$0	$138,140
DANA KARDOUSH	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	40.00	Director Key Emp	$121,769	$0	$126,500
TANYA KEILANI	COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR	40.00	Director Key Emp	$126,356	$0	$126,500
JOSHUA RUEBNER	POLICY DIRECTOR	40.00	Key Emp	$36,386	$0	$123,999
JEANMARIE CONDON	BOARDMEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ISAM SALAH	BOARDMEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NASSER BARGHOUTI	BOARDMEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NADIA TOMMALIEH	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KHALDOUN BAGHDADI	CHAIRMAN	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ZAHIRA DAHDUL	TREASURER	1.00	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
2024	$4,480,181	$3,294,214	$5,179,465	$1,185,967
2023	$3,074,585	$2,475,493	$3,710,056	$599,092
2023	$3,074,585	$2,475,493	$3,710,056	$599,092
2022	$2,357,780	$1,966,961	$3,050,621	$390,819
2021	$2,453,832	$1,583,386	$2,845,946	$870,446
2021	$2,453,832	$1,583,386	$2,845,946	$870,446
2020	$1,499,542	$1,620,852	$1,759,594	$-121,310
2019	$1,938,123	$1,743,477	$1,866,361	$194,646
2019	$1,938,123	$1,743,477	$1,866,361	$194,646
2018	$1,799,289	$1,780,256	$1,640,098	$19,033

THE INSTITUTE FOR MIDDLE EAST UNDERSTANDING