EIN 52-2068483

Middle East Media and Research Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
27
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2021-06-01
Description
Middle East Media and Research Institute (MEMRI) explores the Middle East, Arab and Muslim world, Russia, and China through their media to bridge the language gap between the West and these regions. It provides translations of Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, Pashtu, Russian and Chinese media and conducts original analyses of political, ideological, intellectual issues for media outlets, legislative bodies, government agencies, policy makers, law enforcement agencies, academia as well as the general public worldwide on a 24/7/365 basis.
Total revenues
$9,235,135
2021
Total expenses
$7,773,382
2021
Total assets
$4,612,496
2021
Num. employees
27
2021

Program areas at Middle East Media and Research Institute

The Middle East Media and Research Institute (MEMRI) is a vital, worldwide 24/7/365 operation providing an essential service for media, legislative bodies, government agencies, policy makers, law enforcement, academia, and the public at large. MEMRI "bridges the language gap" between the Middle East/Russia/China and the West by monitoring, translating, and analyzing the media of these regions, offering direct access to primary source material in Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, and Pashtu as well as Russian and Chinese. It translates content from the entire spectrum of political, ideological, cultural, and other vital spheres, informing governments, legislatures, and law enforcement and assisting them in carrying out their missions, and also informing media, academia, and the public at large. it monitors and reports on extremist online activity, providing information to the public and assisting relevant authorities. MEMRI research averaging 20 reports every week is disseminated daily by email to tens of thousands of subscribers. It is also available at MEMRI.org, and on social media. MEMRI publishes its research in English and other major languages. The main MEMRI website, MEMRI.org, and MEMRI project websites receive millions of hits annually. MEMRI provides briefings and research to federal, state, and local agencies that focus on foreign policy, counterterrorism, and more. MEMRI research is used in congressional hearings on issues concerning the Middle East, counterterrorism, and other vital issues.Since its founding in 1997, MEMRI has been an integral research tool for the U.S. military. On a daily basis, MEMRI assists and lends support to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force including hundreds of different units. MEMRI research has been used for military classroom lessons and cultural awareness training, on internal websites, in mission support for soldiers, as training aids, in pre-deployment preparation, in basic research, and much more. Additionally, media outlets across the U.S. - all major TV networks, major newspapers and magazines, online news outlets, and more - regularly rely on MEMRI research, and use it for special media projects and programs. MEMRI research is also used by academia, including over 100 universities and higher education institutions in the U.S.

Who funds Middle East Media and Research Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustInternational$26,321,500
Diana Davis Spencer FoundationTowards the China Media Studies Project.$500,000
Diana Davis Spencer FoundationGeneral Operations and the Russia Media Studies Project$500,000
...and 38 more grants received totalling $29,251,792

Personnel at Middle East Media and Research Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Gen Ret. Keith AlexanderFounder and Chief Executive Officer of Ironnet Cybersecurity, Four - Star Army General, First U.s Cyber
Mort ZuckermanChairman and Editor - In - Chief, U.s News and World Report
Steven StalinskyExecutive Director$201,230
Gisele GildenerDirector of Development$0
Father Patrick DesboisHead of the French Bishops Conference's Commission for Relations with Judaism, Advisor To the Vatican, and President of Yahad - In Unum
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Middle East Media and Research Institute

RevenuesFYE 06/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,133,765
Program services$1,102,313
Investment income and dividends$27
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-970
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$9,235,135

Form 990s for Middle East Media and Research Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-11-30990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062021-11-30990View PDF
2018-062019-10-12990View PDF
2017-062018-11-15990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 15, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 5, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $90,910 from Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund
July 28, 2022
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $33,000 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairs
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates internationallyTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
memri.org/ 
Phone
(202) 955-9070
Facebook page
memri.org 
Twitter profile
@memrireports 
IRS details
EIN
52-2068483
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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