MIDDLE EAST FORUM

EIN: 237749796 501(c)(3) International Affairs

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Total Revenue
$3,886,827
Total Expenses
$4,278,873
Total Assets
$4,086,199
Net Assets
$3,091,238
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
GREGG ROMAN
Phone
2155465406
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MIDDLE EAST FORUM, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATION REGARDING THE MIDDLE EAST AND ISLAMISM IN THE WEST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,370,607

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND PROVIDES LITERATURE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MEETINGS, AND LECTURES REGARDING THE MIDDLE EAST AND RELATED U.S. FOREIGN POLICY AND ISLAMISM IN THE WEST.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,773,557
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $89,873
Other Revenue $23,397
TOTAL REVENUE $3,886,827

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $692,065
Salaries & Benefits $1,662,076
Fundraising Expenses $239,716
Program Expenses $3,370,607
Other Expenses $1,924,732
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,278,873

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,886,827 $4,128,474 -0.1%
Expenses $4,278,873 $5,003,904 -0.1%
Net Income $-392,046 $-875,430 -0.6%
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
14
Independent Members
12
Employees
25
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
5
$416,023
Total Directors
14
$416,023
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DANIEL PIPES PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$237,725 $0 $237,725
SCOTT ROSENBLUM CHAIRMAN 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA KATZEN VICE-CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE HOLLIN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGG ROMAN SECRETARY 50.00
Officer Director
$178,298 $0 $178,298
RICHARD IRVING DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW LAPPIN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN LEVY DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARLEY LIPPMAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDITH FRIEDMAN ROSEN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES HM SPRAYREGEN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN G GERZOF DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYE SLATER GROSS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HOBERMAN DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WINFIELD MYERS PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$110,577 $0 $110,577
RALPH DEXTER VAN ZILE PROGRAM DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$119,171 $0 $119,171
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,886,827 $4,278,873 $4,086,199 $-392,046
2022 $4,128,474 $5,003,904 $4,389,322 $-875,430
2021 $8,052,985 $6,122,135 $5,601,334 $1,930,850
2020 $3,353,361 $5,567,589 $3,438,148 $-2,214,228
2019 $5,272,468 $5,813,556 $5,052,061 $-541,088
2019 $5,282,879 $5,772,588 $5,133,592 $-489,709
2018 $5,033,439 $5,195,431 $5,222,819 $-161,992
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