Mission
TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MIDDLE EAST AMONG CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THESE TWO AREAS.
Public Charity
THE MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE
Based in WASHINGTON, DC, THE MIDDLE EAST INSTITUTE operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $8.4M in revenue, $9.7M in expenses, $32.7M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 36 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.7M.
EIN: 530204608
WASHINGTON, DC
Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis
NTEE: Q05
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$8.4M
Total Expenses$9.7M
Total Assets$32.7M
Grant Records36
Funding Total$1.7M
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at The Middle East Institute
How The Middle East Institute divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$78
Programs
the work itself
$14
Management
running the organization
$8
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $78 for programs
$52
Center for policy studies
$9
Center for education
$9
Communications
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS
$450,000
INTERNATIONAL
$220,000
EDUCATIONAL
$63,945
International Development
$50,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$50,000
Showing up to 5 of 36 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Anne Keiser
VP OF FINANCE
Baindu Conte-Harvey
UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2024
Brian Henderson Vice Chairman
VICE PRESIDENT, POLICY CENTER
Brian Katulis
SENIOR FELLOW/PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Charles Lister
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Courtney Lobel
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.4M | $9.7M | $32.7M |
| 2023 | $6.7M | $8.4M | $33.4M |
| 2022 | $7.5M | $7.6M | $32.5M |
| 2020 | $5.7M | $6.2M | $33.9M |
| 2019 | $4.6M | $5.5M | $32.7M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $4.6M to $8.4M (+82%), with total assets most recently reported at $32.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.