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Middle East Research Information Project Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 04-2552770

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Apr 10, 2024

PO Box 10659Chicago, IL 60610-0659

(646) 456-3129

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

8th percentile

-65%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$36,129

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 89.7% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-55%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-51%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$22,409

Down $27,846 (-55%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$18,322

Down $27,617 (-60%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$4,087

Down $229 (-5.3%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$40,294

Down $41,808 (-51%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$66,494

Down $12,094 (-15%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$26,200

Down $29,714 (-846%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2023

Assets$22,409
Liabilities$4,087
Net Assets$18,322

Operations Trend

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

2023

Revenue$40,294
Expenses$66,494
Net Income-$26,200
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Apr 10, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$45,763
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

support research, publication

support research publication

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
To support research, publication, & distribution of information, including print, aimed atpromoting the cultural legitimacy of human rights in the Arab world.-$71,963
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amanda P TercExecutive DirectorPT$36,129-$36,129
Adam HaniehDirector-$0--
Paul SilversteinDirectorPT$0--
Kaveh EhsaniDirector-$0--
Michael HannaDirector-$0--
Nabil Al-TikritiDirector-$0--
Vickie LanghorDirector-$0--
Lee OBrienDirector-$0--
Mary SextonDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Middle East Research & Info Project
EIN
04-2552770
Address
PO Box 10659, Chicago, IL 60610-0659

Signing Officer

Name
James Ryan
Title
Owner
Phone
6464563129
Signed
2024-04-10
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Cairn Accounting
Address
40 W 200 N, Lehi, UT 84043
Preparer
Brent Braithwaite CPA
Phone
2534429290
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

Description AmountWebsite & Email List 8,007Merchant Fees 756Advertising 677Bank Service Charges 484Office Supplies 2,657Accounting 4,125Dues & Subscriptions 250Taxes 2,745Travel 882

Other changes in net assets or fund balances Part I line 20

Description AmountPersonal Expenses (1,417)

Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearSecurity Deposit 1,200 0

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearCredit Card 205 0Payroll Liablities 4,087 4,087Accounts Payable 24 0

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