Civic Intelligence

Middle East Research Information Project Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 04-2552770

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on May 31, 2016

Organization Profilewww.merip.org
1344 T Street NWWashington, DC 20009

(202) 223-3677

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

72nd percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

80th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$50,541

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.6% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

91st percentile

105%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

10%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$65,378

Up $33,440 (+105%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$58,938

Up $51,104 (+652%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$6,440

Down $17,664 (-73%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue72nd percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$213,738

Up $20,234 (+10%) from 2014

Expenses

Down

$162,634

Down $55,351 (-25%) from 2014

Net Income

Up

$51,104

Up $75,585 (+309%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2011: $13,546Liabilities 2011: $22,230Net Assets 2011: -$8,6842011Assets 2012: $51,441Liabilities 2012: $13,255Net Assets 2012: $38,1862012Assets 2013: $38,330Liabilities 2013: $6,189Net Assets 2013: $32,1412013Assets 2014: $31,938Liabilities 2014: $24,104Net Assets 2014: $7,8342014Assets 2015: $65,378Liabilities 2015: $6,440Net Assets 2015: $58,9382015Assets 2018: $35,887Liabilities 2018: $8,210Net Assets 2018: $27,6772018Assets 2019: $46,555Liabilities 2019: $12,013Net Assets 2019: $34,5422019Assets 2020: $19,940Liabilities 2020: $9,303Net Assets 2020: $10,6372020Assets 2021: $44,193Liabilities 2021: $2,955Net Assets 2021: $41,2382021Assets 2022: $50,255Liabilities 2022: $4,316Net Assets 2022: $45,9392022Assets 2023: $22,409Liabilities 2023: $4,087Net Assets 2023: $18,3222023Assets 2024: $9,217Liabilities 2024: $4,087Net Assets 2024: $5,1302024Assets 2025: $10,126Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $10,1262025

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$65,378
Liabilities$6,440
Net Assets$58,938
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth63rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $259,223Expenses 2011: $236,432Net Income 2011: $22,7912011Revenue 2012: $242,537Expenses 2012: $198,462Net Income 2012: $44,0752012Revenue 2013: $212,561Expenses 2013: $218,606Net Income 2013: -$6,0452013Revenue 2014: $193,504Expenses 2014: $217,985Net Income 2014: -$24,4812014Revenue 2015: $213,738Expenses 2015: $162,634Net Income 2015: $51,1042015Revenue 2018: $109,404Expenses 2018: $136,544Net Income 2018: -$27,1402018Revenue 2019: $233,345Expenses 2019: $226,480Net Income 2019: $6,8652019Revenue 2020: $83,359Expenses 2020: $107,264Net Income 2020: -$23,9052020Revenue 2021: $135,187Expenses 2021: $104,587Net Income 2021: $30,6002021Revenue 2022: $82,102Expenses 2022: $78,588Net Income 2022: $3,5142022Revenue 2023: $40,294Expenses 2023: $66,494Net Income 2023: -$26,2002023Revenue 2024: $43,766Expenses 2024: $55,346Net Income 2024: -$11,5802024Revenue 2025: $64,018Expenses 2025: $63,113Net Income 2025: $9052025

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$213,738
Expenses$162,634
Net Income$51,104
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
May 31, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$213,738
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

support research, publication

Promote human rights values and provideinformation on human rights abuses

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$30,738$64,178▲ $33,440
Total Assets$31,938$65,378▲ $33,440
Other Assets Total$1,200$1,200→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$24,104$6,440▼ $17,664
Total Liabilities$24,104$6,440▼ $17,664
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$4,834$58,938▲ $54,104
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$3,000--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,834$58,938▲ $51,104
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,938$65,378▲ $33,440

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$35,395$35,395
Other Assets Org$1,200--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Chris ToensingExec DirectorFT$50,541$50,541

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sheila CarapicoChair
Karen PfeiferVice-Chair
Darryl LiDirector
Norma MoruzziDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$97,076
Program Service Revenue
$116,655
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$97,076
Change in Net Assets
$51,104

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$213,738
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$213,738
Total Revenue per Form 990
$213,738
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$87,535
Other Expenses$75,099
Total Fundraising Expense$1,215
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,541--$50,541
Other Expenses$38,143--$38,143
Other Salaries and Wages$21,350--$21,350
Occupancy-$15,312-$15,312
Other Employee Benefits$7,995--$7,995
Payroll Taxes$7,649--$7,649
Office Expenses-$5,794-$5,794
Insurance-$4,445-$4,445
Information Technology-$3,971-$3,971
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,650-$3,650
Travel-$2,338-$2,338
Advertising--$1,215$1,215
Interest-$231-$231
Total Functional Expenses$125,678$35,741$1,215$162,634

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$162,634
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$162,634
Total Expenses per Form 990$162,634
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Organizational document changes Part VI line 4

“Documents available on website or upon request.”

Governing body meeting documentation Part VI line 8A

“Documentation available upon request.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Electronic version of 990 sent to all requesting Board members for review.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation determined by Board based on other entities compensation amounts and current available funds”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Other employee compensation based on Board members decision from their experience with similar entities”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents made available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Middle East Research & Info Project
EIN
04-2552770
Address
1344 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

Signing Officer

Name
Chris Toensing
Title
Exec Director
Phone
2022233677
Signed
2016-05-31
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris Toensing
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Eric Bolin CPA Pc
Address
6110 EXECUTIVE BLVD STE 232, Rockville, MD 20852
Preparer
Eric Bolin
Phone
3018169446
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“Beginning fund balance changed due to unrecorded credit card debt(5,977)and other payables not completely booked (6,017).”

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$65,378
Liabilities
$6,440
Net assets
$58,938
Revenue
$213,738
Expenses
$162,634
Net income
$51,104
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.64$0.63$0.01
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.04$0.05$0.44$0.55$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.04$0.18$0.40$0.66$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.04$0.46$0.82$0.79$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.03$0.41$1.35$1.05$0.31
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.09$0.11$0.83$1.07$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.47$0.12$0.35$2.33$2.26$0.07
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.08$0.28$1.09$1.37$0.27
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.06$0.59$2.14$1.63$0.51
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.32$0.24$0.08$1.94$2.18$0.24
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.38$0.06$0.32$2.13$2.19$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.13$0.38$2.43$1.98$0.44
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.14$0.22$0.09$2.59$2.36$0.23