Mission
The Middle East Institute (MEI) is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit educational organization dedicated to understanding the Middle East through scholarship, policy analysis, and promoting the region's arts and culture. MEI aims to bridge the gap between cultures and encourage informed dialogue between the Middle East and the United States.
Basic Information
Founded in
1946
EIN
53-0204608
Total Assets
$32.48 million
At a Glance

Louder Than Hearts
An exhibition featuring women photographers from the Arab world and Iran, showcasing resilience, strength, and creativity.

Israel-Jordan Peace, 30 Years On
A webinar convening experts to discuss the legacy and future implications of the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty.

Explore Our Language Program
MEI offers language training through various courses taught by native speakers.
Past Events
Israel-Jordan Peace: 30 Years On
November 20, 2024
A discussion on the impact of the Israeli-Jordanian peace treaty after 30 years.
Rethinking the US Response to Iran's Levers of Destabilizing Regional Influence
November 14, 2024
Analysis of the US response to Iran's regional influence.
Upcoming Events

The Beirut Museum of Art: Safeguarding Art in a Time of War
December 3, 2024, 6:00 pm EST
Discussion on the preservation of arts during conflicts.
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Overall Score
62
62
/100
Program Expense Ratio
78.16%
12
/20
Program Revenue Growth
-10.25%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1459
16
/20
Working Capital Ratio
3.664
16
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0.4888
16
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 5.056M | 67.08% |
Program Services | 467.7K | 6.20% |
Investment Income | 409.4K | 5.43% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 1.583M | 21.01% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 7.537M | 100.00% |
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