Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 14-1952056

PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Financials

$600K$1.3M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$600,167$1,308,891-$708,724$1,254,246$838,521$415,725
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$598,949
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$78
Other revenue
$1,140

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$12,504
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$361,242
Other salaries and wages
$381,577
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$856,777
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$22,318
Accounting fees
$28,460
Occupancy
$219,551
Travel
$35,520
Program services (functional)
$1,180,203
Management and general (functional)
$128,688

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,205,409
Total assets, end of year
$1,254,246
Total liabilities, end of year
$838,521
Net assets, end of year
$415,725
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$250,005
Net assets with donor restrictions
$665,730
Gross receipts
$600,167
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TESS MCENERYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$171,300
ARWA SHOBAKIMANAGING DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$118,329
MICHELE DUNNECHAIR OF BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
STEPHEN GRANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANDREW ALBERTSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SHADI HAMIDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN SCOTT CARPENTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SAHAR AZIZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE SHORBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KORI SCHAKEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW STE 617, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-3116
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
TESS MMCENERY, 1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW STE 617, WAHINGTON, DC 20036
Signed the 990
TESS M MCENERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(202) 828-9660
Return prepared by
IVENTURE ACCOUNTING GROUP

Mission

THE PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY (POMED) IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EXAMINING HOW GENUINE DEMOCRACIES CAN DEVELOP IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND HOW THE UNITED STATES CAN BEST SUPPORT THAT PROCESS. THROUGH DIALOGUE, RESEARCH, AND ADVOCACY, WE WORK TO STRENGTHEN THE CONSTITUENCY FOR U.S. POLICIES THAT PEACEFULLY SUPPORT DEMOCRATIC REFORM IN THE MIDDLE EAST

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS: THE CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF NGOS IN THE REGION TO BUILD THE CAPACITY AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF REGIONAL THINK TANKS AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. BUILDING OFF ITS OWN EXPERIENCES, POMED GUIDES AND MENTORS ITS PARTNERS IN PRODUCING POLICY ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPING POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THEIR NATIONAL POLICYMAKERS, MIRRORING THE ROLE PLAYED BY POMED IN WASHINGTON.
    Expenses $443,543 · grants $12,504 · revenue $75,000
  • ADVOCACY: THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM SUPPORTS A CONSISTENT AND CREDIBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY FOREIGN POLICY TOWARD THE MIDDLE EAST BY ORGANIZING INFORMATIONAL BRIEFINGS AND EVENTS FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF; DEVELOPING CREDIBLE PRO-DEMOCRACY U.S. - POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS; DISCUSSING U.S. POLICY WITH LAWMAKERS AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICIALS; BRINGING KEY VOICES FROM THE MIDDLE EAST TO WASHINGTON TO ENGAGE DIRECTLY WITH POLICYMAKERS AND MEDIA; AND EMPOWERING THE DIVERSE COALITION OF ACTORS WHO SHARE OUR PRINCIPLES.
    Expenses $435,008 · revenue $200,000
  • RESEARCH PROGRAM: THE RESEARCH PROGRAM PUBLISHES A SERIES OF FREQUENT POLICY BRIEFS, FEATURING LEADING THINKERS AND WRITERS ON ISSUES OF CORE RELEVANCE TO DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST, IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING A VARIETY OF OTHER BACKGROUND PAPERS AND BUDGET ANALYSES, AND TRACKING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND IN WASHINGTON ON OUR BLOG AND IN EMAIL UPDATES.
    Expenses $301,652

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
14-1952056
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,254,246
Income (IRS master file)
$600,167

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$600,167$1,308,891$1,254,246XML
990December 2022$1,894,194$1,853,836$2,205,409IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 14-1952056).

Questions about PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC

What is the EIN of PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC is 14-1952056.
Is PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names TESS MMCENERY.
Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $171,300 (TESS MCENERY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does PROJECT ON MIDDLE EAST DEMOCRACY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $600,167, expenses of $1,308,891 and total assets of $1,254,246 at year end.

Other nonprofits in WASHINGTON

All nonprofits in WASHINGTON · District of Columbia · International, foreign affairs and national security