Civic Intelligence

Middle East Media

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 36-2934532

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 14, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.MEM.ORG
PO Box 4949Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 580-5627

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.09x

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

14th percentile

-23%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$42,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.8% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-44%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

94th percentile

120%

Faster revenue growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Down

$54,768

Down $43,315 (-44%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$49,713

Down $47,368 (-49%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$5,055

Up $4,053 (+404%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin14th percentile

Revenue

Up

$201,732

Up $110,173 (+120%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$249,100

Up $178,796 (+254%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$47,368

Down $68,623 (-323%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$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

2017

Assets$54,768
Liabilities$5,055
Net Assets$49,713
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth94th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$201,732
Expenses$249,100
Net Income-$47,368
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 14, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$201,732
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$98,083$54,768▼ $43,315
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$98,083$54,768▼ $43,315
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,002$5,055▲ $4,053
Total Liabilities$1,002$5,055▲ $4,053
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$55,103$34,896▼ $20,207
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$41,978$14,817▼ $27,161
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$97,081$49,713▼ $47,368
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$98,083$54,768▼ $43,315
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Terry ZimmerExecutive DirectorFT$42,000$42,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mark MarloweChairman
Doug JonesFormer Chairman
Wayne LarsenDirector
Priscilla RizkallaFormer Exec Director
Dina BastaSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$201,732
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$201,732
Change in Net Assets
$-47,368
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$178,284
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$45,213
Other Expenses$25,603
Total Fundraising Expense$5,452
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$178,284--$178,284
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$37,800$4,200$42,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,803-$10,803
Fees for Services Other-$7,088-$7,088
Travel-$3,366-$3,366
Payroll Taxes-$2,892$321$3,213
Insurance$29$1,055$341$1,425
Conferences and Meetings-$150-$150
Office Expenses-$132-$132
Other Expenses-$4$510$4
Total Functional Expenses$178,313$65,335$5,452$249,100
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Telecine Intl IncEvanston, IL-Media Production$178,284
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
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“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, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“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, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“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
Mark Marlowe
Title
Director
Signed
2018-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
BURRITT CARLSON & ASSOCIATES CPAs LLC
Address
2323 N NAPERVILLE RD STE 230, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-3539
Preparer
Julie Carlson CPA
Phone
6303691899
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process

“Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of audit. The process has not changed from previous years.”

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 2010. Mem does not expect a material net change in unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$54,768
Liabilities
$5,055
Net assets
$49,713
Revenue
$201,732
Expenses
$249,100
Net income
-$47,368
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