Civic Intelligence

Middle East Studies Association of North America Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 13-6220175

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Oct 31, 2019

3542 N Geronimo AveTucson, AZ 85705-3614

(520) 333-2577

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

48th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

34th percentile

-1.7%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$101,663

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-7.5%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Down

$2,131,102

Down $171,900 (-7.5%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$1,974,435

Down $144,493 (-6.8%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$156,667

Down $27,407 (-15%) from 2017

Revenue

Down

$797,489

Down $159,589 (-17%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$811,161

Up $12,539 (+1.6%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$13,672

Down $172,128 (-109%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $984,720Liabilities 2010: $93,718Net Assets 2010: $891,0022010Assets 2011: $1,286,654Liabilities 2011: $140,138Net Assets 2011: $1,146,5162011Assets 2012: $1,325,772Liabilities 2012: $69,190Net Assets 2012: $1,256,5822012Assets 2013: $1,542,128Liabilities 2013: $75,456Net Assets 2013: $1,466,6722013Assets 2014: $1,755,721Liabilities 2014: $110,759Net Assets 2014: $1,644,9622014Assets 2015: $1,703,352Liabilities 2015: $88,427Net Assets 2015: $1,614,9252015Assets 2016: $1,963,425Liabilities 2016: $133,879Net Assets 2016: $1,829,5462016Assets 2017: $2,303,002Liabilities 2017: $184,074Net Assets 2017: $2,118,9282017Assets 2018: $2,131,102Liabilities 2018: $156,667Net Assets 2018: $1,974,4352018Assets 2019: $2,423,326Liabilities 2019: $137,556Net Assets 2019: $2,285,7702019Assets 2020: $2,711,264Liabilities 2020: $180,908Net Assets 2020: $2,530,3562020Assets 2021: $3,170,599Liabilities 2021: $146,316Net Assets 2021: $3,024,2832021Assets 2022: $2,981,012Liabilities 2022: $320,952Net Assets 2022: $2,660,0602022Assets 2023: $3,112,512Liabilities 2023: $145,157Net Assets 2023: $2,967,3552023Assets 2024: $3,566,677Liabilities 2024: $147,420Net Assets 2024: $3,419,2572024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$2,131,102
Liabilities$156,667
Net Assets$1,974,435

Operations Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $514,3712010Expenses 2011: $613,0652011Expenses 2012: $614,9712012Revenue 2013: $760,894Expenses 2013: $667,369Net Income 2013: $93,5252013Revenue 2014: $887,426Expenses 2014: $724,664Net Income 2014: $162,7622014Revenue 2015: $741,248Expenses 2015: $714,579Net Income 2015: $26,6692015Revenue 2016: $1,051,856Expenses 2016: $825,976Net Income 2016: $225,8802016Revenue 2017: $957,078Expenses 2017: $798,622Net Income 2017: $158,4562017Revenue 2018: $797,489Expenses 2018: $811,161Net Income 2018: -$13,6722018Revenue 2019: $938,896Expenses 2019: $799,703Net Income 2019: $139,1932019Revenue 2020: $851,520Expenses 2020: $608,153Net Income 2020: $243,3672020Revenue 2021: $891,193Expenses 2021: $638,528Net Income 2021: $252,6652021Revenue 2022: $914,155Expenses 2022: $935,559Net Income 2022: -$21,4042022Revenue 2023: $1,049,972Expenses 2023: $917,673Net Income 2023: $132,2992023Revenue 2024: $916,467Expenses 2024: $792,956Net Income 2024: $123,5112024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$797,489
Expenses$811,161
Net Income-$13,672
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Oct 31, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$855,770
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The middle east studies association (mesa) is a non-political association that fosters the study of the middle east, promotes high standards of scholarship and teaching, and encourages public understanding of the region and its peoples through programs, publications and services that enhance education, further intellectual exchange, recognize professional distinction, and defend academic freedom.

To promote high standards of scholarship and instruction in middle east studies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,136,356$1,063,594▼ $72,762
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$818,079$736,078▼ $82,001
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$177,117$192,973▲ $15,856
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$126,886$130,616▲ $3,730
Pledges and Grants Receivable$30,000--
Accounts Receivable$8,671$6,235▼ $2,436
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$5,893$1,606▼ $4,287
Total Assets$2,303,002$2,131,102▼ $171,900
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$135,369$96,807▼ $38,562
Deferred Revenue$48,705$59,860▲ $11,155
Total Liabilities$184,074$156,667▼ $27,407
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,775,089$1,658,917▼ $116,172
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$317,705$280,285▼ $37,420
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$26,134$35,233▲ $9,099
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,118,928$1,974,435▼ $144,493
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,303,002$2,131,102▼ $171,900

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$110,538$7,302$117,840
Other Land Buildings$38,085$4,779$42,864
Land$40,974-$40,974
Leasehold Improvements$3,376$223$3,599
Equipment$0$3,528$3,528

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2018$38,688-▼ $3,200$255$35,233
2017$34,148-▲ $4,786$247$38,687
2016$32,962-▲ $1,249-$34,148
2015$34,322-▼ $1,360-$32,962
2014$33,053$510▲ $759-$34,322
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Amy NewhallExecutive Director/treasurerPT$81,435$20,228$101,663

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Beth BaronPast President
Judith E TuckerPresident
Dina Rizk KhouryPresident Elect
Arang KeshavarzianBoard Member
Firoozeh Kashani-sabetBoard Member
Ilana FeldmanBoard Member
Jillian M SchwedlerBoard Member
Nadia YaqubBoard Member
Omar SirriBoard Member
Orit BashkinBoard Member
Sherene SeikalyBoard Member
Ted SwedenburgBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$59,955
Program Service Revenue
$693,027
Investment Income
$42,992
Other Revenue
$1,515
All Other Contributions
$59,955
Change in Net Assets
$-13,672

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$780,457
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$17,032
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-130,821
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$649,636
Total Revenue per Form 990
$797,489
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$434,014
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$364,138
Total Fundraising Expense$28,110
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$13,009
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Conferences and Meetings$178,631$16,178-$194,809
Other Salaries and Wages$174,992$16,091-$191,083
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$71,164$10,166$20,333$101,663
Advertising$29,228--$29,228
Other Employee Benefits$26,616$2,447-$29,063
Payroll Taxes$20,369$2,128$1,430$23,927
Pension Plan Contributions$16,852$1,550-$18,402
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$17,032-$17,032
Office Expenses$14,467$1,270$874$16,611
Fees for Services Accounting$13,730$1,421$957$16,108
Information Technology$11,982$1,240$835$14,057
Grants to Domestic Individuals$13,009--$13,009
Depreciation Depletion$6,728$696$469$7,893
Occupancy$5,457$565$380$6,402
Fees for Services Other$5,491--$5,491
Insurance$3,474$359$242$4,075
Other Expenses$2,076$215$145$2,436
Fees for Services Legal$1,950--$1,950
Total Functional Expenses$708,064$74,987$28,110$811,161

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$811,161
Expenses per Audited Statements$794,129
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$794,129
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$17,032
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

The middle east studies association of north america is a membership organization. Only full members in good standing are eligible to vote by ballot. Full members include honorary fellows, fellows, and student members.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

The members of the board of directors and the president elect are elected by a plurality of votes cast by the association's membership.

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

Any time the board issues a referendum, it is subject to the approval of the members. The result of the vote by members in good standing with voting rights shall be decided by a majority of those voting, or two-thirds of those voting for amendments.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

Form 990 is prepared by an independent cpa and reviewed by the organization's executive director prior to filing.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public on request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Middle East Studies Association of
EIN
13-6220175
Phone
5203332577
Address
3542 N GERONIMO AVE, TUCSON, AZ 85705-3614

Signing Officer

Name
Mark Lowder
Title
Associate Director
Phone
5203332577
Signed
2019-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mark Lowder
Formed
1967
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
14

Preparer

Firm
Beachfleischman Pc
Address
1985 E RIVER ROAD SUITE 201, TUCSON, AZ 85718
Preparer
Monica a Vera CPA
Phone
5203214600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2B:

The organization reimburses the university of arizona for its personnel; the organization does not directly pay any staff. Information regarding employees has been reported in accordance with form 990 instructions, but note all employment tax forms are prepared by the university of arizona.

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

The organization's permanently restricted funds consist of four individual donor-restricted funds. The bacharach service award is named for professor jere l. Bacharach. This award recognizes the contributions of individuals through their outstanding service to mesa or the academic profession. Service is defined broadly to include work in diverse areas including, but not limited to, outreach, librarianship, and film. Each year the mesa board of directors selects the winner who receives a cash award of $1,000. The kerr dissertation award honors the significant contribution of malcolm h. Kerr to middle east studies. Two awards were established in 1982 to recognize exceptional achievement in research and writing for/of dissertations in middle east studies. A $1,000 cash award is given yearly to the winner in each category of social sciences and humanities. The hourani book award honors albert hourani for his long and distinguished career as teacher and mentor. The award was established in 1991 to recognize outstanding publishing in middle east studies. Each year the winner of this award receives $1,000 (in the case of shared award, each recipient receives $500). The mentoring award was established in 1995 to recognize exceptional contributions that retired faculty have made to the education and training of others. Each year the mesa board of directors selects the winner who receives an award certificate.

PART X, LINE 2:

Financial statements fin 48 (asc 740) footnote: the organization is exempt from federal income taxes under both federal internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) and arizona income tax laws, and is classified as other than a private foundation under section 509(a)(2). Income from certain activities not directly related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose, however, may be subject to taxation as unrelated business taxable income (ubti). From time to time, the organization may be subject to penalties assessed by various taxing authorities, which are classified as general and administrative expenses, if they occur.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.57$0.15$3.42$0.92$0.79$0.12
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.11$0.15$2.97$1.05$0.92$0.13
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$0.32$2.66$0.91$0.94$0.02
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.17$0.15$3.02$0.89$0.64$0.25
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.71$0.18$2.53$0.85$0.61$0.24
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.42$0.14$2.29$0.94$0.80$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.13$0.16$1.97$0.80$0.81$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.18$2.12$0.96$0.80$0.16
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.96$0.13$1.83$1.05$0.83$0.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.70$0.09$1.61$0.74$0.71$0.03
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.11$1.64$0.89$0.72$0.16
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.08$1.47$0.76$0.67$0.09
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.33$0.07$1.26$0.61
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.29$0.14$1.15$0.61
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.98$0.09$0.89$0.51