Civic Intelligence

Middle East Media

EIN 36-2934532 • 501(c)3 • Wheaton, IL

Profile

Provide resource development as well as ministry and managerial support services

PO Box 4949Wheaton, IL 60187

www.mem.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

85th percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

88%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets64th percentile

Assets

Up

$308,738

Up $158,981 (+106%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,608

Down $91 (-5.4%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$307,130

Up $159,072 (+107%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Down

$421,061

Down $56,180 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$261,989

Down $153,370 (-37%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$159,072

Up $97,190 (+157%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2012: $20,969Liabilities 2012: $2,071Net Assets 2012: $18,8982012Assets 2015: $76,791Liabilities 2015: $965Net Assets 2015: $75,8262015Assets 2016: $98,083Liabilities 2016: $1,002Net Assets 2016: $97,0812016Assets 2017: $54,768Liabilities 2017: $5,055Net Assets 2017: $49,7132017Assets 2018: $81,058Liabilities 2018: $2,574Net Assets 2018: $78,4842018Assets 2019: $55,941Liabilities 2019: $5,715Net Assets 2019: $50,2262019Assets 2020: $43,803Liabilities 2020: $1,341Net Assets 2020: $42,4622020Assets 2021: $221,457Liabilities 2021: $1,156Net Assets 2021: $220,3012021Assets 2022: $87,492Liabilities 2022: $1,316Net Assets 2022: $86,1762022Assets 2023: $149,757Liabilities 2023: $1,699Net Assets 2023: $148,0582023Assets 2024: $308,738Liabilities 2024: $1,608Net Assets 2024: $307,1302024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$308,738
Liabilities$1,608
Net Assets$307,130
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth57th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2012: $448,3002012Revenue 2015: $291,668Expenses 2015: $302,017Net Income 2015: -$10,3492015Revenue 2016: $91,559Expenses 2016: $70,304Net Income 2016: $21,2552016Revenue 2017: $201,732Expenses 2017: $249,100Net Income 2017: -$47,3682017Revenue 2018: $229,054Expenses 2018: $200,283Net Income 2018: $28,7712018Revenue 2019: $178,389Expenses 2019: $206,647Net Income 2019: -$28,2582019Revenue 2020: $269,865Expenses 2020: $277,629Net Income 2020: -$7,7642020Revenue 2021: $403,981Expenses 2021: $226,142Net Income 2021: $177,8392021Revenue 2022: $386,630Expenses 2022: $520,755Net Income 2022: -$134,1252022Revenue 2023: $477,241Expenses 2023: $415,359Net Income 2023: $61,8822023Revenue 2024: $421,061Expenses 2024: $261,989Net Income 2024: $159,0722024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$421,061
Expenses$261,989
Net Income$159,072
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$308,738
Liabilities
$1,608
Net assets
$307,130
Revenue
$421,061
Expenses
$261,989
Net income
$159,072
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.09$0.02$3.07$4.21$2.62$1.59
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.50$0.02$1.48$4.77$4.15$0.62
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.01$0.86$3.87$5.21$1.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.21$0.01$2.20$4.04$2.26$1.78
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.01$0.42$2.70$2.78$0.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.06$0.50$1.78$2.07$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.03$0.78$2.29$2.00$0.29
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.05$0.50$2.02$2.49$0.47
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.01$0.97$0.92$0.70$0.21
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.01$0.76$2.92$3.02$0.10
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.21$0.02$0.19$4.48
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$421,061
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Provide resource development as well as ministry and managerial support services

Bringing the gospel to families of the middle east through market place media.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$149,757$308,738▲ $158,981
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$149,757$308,738▲ $158,981
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,699$1,608▼ $91
Total Liabilities$1,699$1,608▼ $91
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$106,417$291,427▲ $185,010
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$41,641$15,703▼ $25,938
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$148,058$307,130▲ $159,072
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$149,757$308,738▲ $158,981
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Marlin DavisChair
David SellersDirector
Leslie BatesDirector
Maher NashedDirector
Wayne LarsonEx Officio Director
Terry ZimmerSecretary
Markley MarloweTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$421,061
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$421,061
Change in Net Assets
$159,072
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$190,087
Other Expenses$71,902
Total Fundraising Expense$47,816
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$190,087--$190,087
Fees for Services Other-$6,232$46,962$53,194
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,317-$14,317
Insurance-$1,435-$1,435
Conferences and Meetings--$558$558
Travel--$296$296
Other Expenses-$234-$234
Office Expenses-$144-$144
Total Functional Expenses$190,087$24,086$47,816$261,989
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$188,223

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
M.e.n.aGrants to Other Recipients-00$188,223
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The governing body is provided with a draft copy of the completed form 990 for review before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Organization ensures that voting board members do not receive any financial benefits from their association with the organization. Paid staff are asked to report any potential conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Salary determination is based on market value, including a review of other similar positions as posted by other similar organizations. In the case of hiring a u.s. Director, the organization reviewed similar positions posted by the association of fundraising professionals.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon request all governing documents are made available for review.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Middle East Media
EIN
36-2934532
Phone
6305805627
Address
PO BOX 4949, WHEATON, IL 60187

Signing Officer

Name
Markley Marlowe
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-09-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Marlin Davis
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Carlson & Assoc Cpas
Address
2323 N NAPERVILLE ROAD 230, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
Preparer
Julie Carlson CPA
Phone
6303691899
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Mem files income tax returns in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction, as well as illinois and pennsylvania. With few exceptions, mem is no longer subject to u.s. Federal, state and local, or non-u.s. Income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2021. Mem does not expect a material net change in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MEM FILES INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION, AS WELL AS ILLINOIS AND PENNSYLVANIA. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, MEM IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL, OR NON-U.S. INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2021. MEM DOES NOT EXPECT A MATERIAL NET CHANGE IN UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED WITH A DRAFT COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT VOTING BOARD MEMBERS DO NOT RECEIVE ANY FINANCIAL BENEFITS FROM THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION. PAID STAFF ARE ASKED TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SALARY DETERMINATION IS BASED ON MARKET VALUE, INCLUDING A REVIEW OF OTHER SIMILAR POSITIONS AS POSTED BY OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE CASE OF HIRING A U.S. DIRECTOR, THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWED SIMILAR POSITIONS POSTED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3UPON REQUEST ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW.
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