EIN 86-3593594

The Miaan Group

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
State
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Miaan Group Inc. (Miaan) dedicates itself to human rights in the Middle East, primarily in Iran. Miaan focuses on building civil society's capacity to promote good governance and human rights. The organization engages in project development, data research and analysis through its 'Policy Analysis' project. Miaan offers consultation services and expertise to charitable organizations that share their goals after vetting them for financial and operational history. Miaan is located in Austin, TX.
Total revenues
$1,980,963
2023
Total expenses
$1,912,480
2023
Total assets
$385,141
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at The Miaan Group

Fundraising: Miaan will raise funds for its organization by responding to requests for proposals from government agencies, including the US Department of State, and private foundations.
Consultation services to mission aligned organizations: Miaan offers their expertise and trainings to charitable organizations that share Miaan's goals. As with partner organizations, all trainee organizations are vetted for financial and operational history, and are checked against OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. Trainee organizations are charged a service fee for these consultations, which are set via comparison to similar services provided by other organizations. Revenue from these consultation services are used to offset costs and support other aspects of Miaan's operations. Theses consultation services improve the effectiveness of organizations working in the human rights sphere, directly furthering Miaan's charitable purpose.
Engagement in project development, data research and analysis: Miaan will work on multiple projects in furtherance of the organization'smission of supporting human rights in the Middle East. Miaan's 'Policy Analysis' project involves research and analysis on the efficacy ofinternational bodies and foreign governments in promoting human rights in the Middle East. Miaan produces reports and articles on its researchand regularly publishes information on what approaches and tools best promote human rights aims. Miaan is also a leading specialist in internet policy and digital security in the human rights space and its articles and research are regularly referenced in the media. Miaan also provides digital security training and assistance to human rights defenders and journalists. Additionally, Miaan works with partner organizations in the Middle East to conduct research and analysis of marginalized groups in the Middle East. All partner organizations are vetted for financial and operational history, and all are checked against OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.

Who funds The Miaan Group

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Open Society FoundationsTo Support Improved International Policies and Human Rights Initiatives in Iran$150,000
Tides FoundationEquity, Human Rights, and Economic Empowerment$75,000
U4iHuman Rights$23,220

Personnel at The Miaan Group

NameTitleCompensation
Mani MostofiExecutive Director$0

Financials for The Miaan Group

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,878,319
Program services$102,644
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,980,963

Form 990s for The Miaan Group

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
Data update history
February 15, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Open Society Foundations
January 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Open Society Foundations
August 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $44,000 from U4i
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairs
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1801 E 51st St 479 Ste 375
Austin, TX 78723
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Phone
(202) 639-7277
IRS details
EIN
86-3593594
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q70: International Human Rights
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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