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Middle East Policy Network DBA Al-
990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 27-0627017
Siviq Scores
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
67th percentile
Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
83rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 4.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
58th percentile
Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
27th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$122,968
Up $20,144 (+20%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$122,968
Up $20,144 (+20%) from 2013
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Down$127,407
Down $27,953 (-18%) from 2013
Expenses
Up$107,263
Up $49,155 (+85%) from 2013
Net Income
Down$20,144
Down $77,108 (-79%) from 2013
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
- Signed
- Aug 10, 2015
- Return Version
- 2014v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $127,407
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Al-Shabaka, The Palestinian Policy Network, is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and foster public debate on Palestinian human rights and self-determination within the framework of international law. Al-Shabaka, which means "The Network," is a think tank without borders or walls that aims to:Draw upon the vast knowledge and experience of the Palestinian people, whether under occupation, in exile, or in Israel, so as to engage the broadest spectrum of perspectives in debate on policy and strategy.Communicate ideas and strategies on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to Palestinian communities as well as to Arab and other policy communities and interested parties worldwide.
Al-Shabaka, The Palestinian Policy Network, is an independent, non-partisan, and non-profit organization whose mission is to educate and foster public debate on Palestinian human rights and self-determination within the framework of international law. Al-Shabaka, which means "The Network" is a think tank without borders or walls that aims to: draw upon the vast knowledge and experience of the Palestinian people, whether under occupation, in exile, or in Israel, so as to engage the broadest spectrum of perspectives in debate on policy and strategy; and communicate ideas and strategies on resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict to Palestinian communities as well as to Arab and other policy communities and interested parties worldwide.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Policy analysis: Published policy briefs, commentaries, and roundtables to advance understanding of issues relating to middle east peace and disseminated these to audiences in the US & abroad; successfully placed op-eds in the mainstream media. | $58,884 | - |
| Outreach: Established a recognized social media presence through an enhanced website and active outreach, successfully trebeling MEPN/Al-Shabaka's social media presence. | $16,763 | - |
| Membership growth management: Attracted a growing number of young and established scholars based in the US and abroad to the organization's growing network of analysts and commentators to contribute to reasoned debate. | $3,708 | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadia Hijab | President | PT | $6,000 | - | $6,000 |
| Osamah Khalil | Vice Pres/Treas | PT | $0 | - | - |
| Samer Abdelnour | Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Mary Nazzal-Batayneh | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
| Sam Bahour | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Middle East Policy Network
- EIN
- 27-0627017
- Phone
- 4152860116
- Address
- PO Box 9613, Washington, DC 20016
Signing Officer
- Name
- Osamah Khalil
- Title
- Vice Pres/Treas
- Signed
- 2015-08-10
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Bartel & Associates
- Address
- 8810 Pear Tree Village Ct Ste B, Alexandria, VA 22309-3648
- Preparer
- Margaret Bartel
- Phone
- 7035484250
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Other Revenue.1
“Tax Refund $2255”
Other Expenses.1002
“Office Expenses $60”
Other Expenses.1003
“Information Technology $20334”
Other Expenses.1010
“Amortization $1850”
Other Expenses.1012
“Insurance $2022”
Other Expenses.1
“Bank fees $755”
Other Expenses.3
“Taxes $60”
Other Assets.1012
“Intangible Assets - Beginning $0 Intangible Assets - Ending $16650”
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2014 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $122,968
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $122,968
- Revenue
- $127,407
- Expenses
- $107,263
- Net income
- $20,144