Nonprofit · EIN 42-1565640
SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC
Tax-exempt · BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,163,181 | $2,065,724 | $97,457 | $1,187,566 | $34,178 | $1,153,388 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,780,914 | $2,114,709 | -$333,795 | $1,065,509 | $9,578 | $1,055,931 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,255,740 | $1,912,803 | -$657,063 | $1,394,862 | $5,136 | $1,389,726 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,150,246
- Membership dues
- $30,209
- Program service revenue
- $8,954
- Investment income
- $3,981
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $74,337
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $320,093
- Other salaries and wages
- $170,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $544,320
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $831,744
- Accounting fees
- $43,098
- Occupancy
- $2,028
- Travel
- $62,634
- Depreciation
- $494
- Program services (functional)
- $1,586,661
- Management and general (functional)
- $337,358
- Fundraising (functional)
- $141,705
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,065,509
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,187,566
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $34,178
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,153,388
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,194
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $807,095
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $346,293
- Gross receipts
- $2,163,181
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASAF ROMIROWSKY PHD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $230,093 |
| ALEX JOFFE PHD | BDS EDITOR Officer | 40 | $90,000 |
| MARK T CLARK PHD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAURI B REGAN JD | VICE PRES/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ELVIRA GROEZINGER DPHIL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT LLOYD PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH M SKELLY PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KARLGEORG RAIMUND KRUGER MD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DONNA ROBINSON DIVINE PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD LANDES PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHARLES JACOBS EDD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD L CRAVATTS PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID MENASHRI PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LEILA BECKWITH PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASAF ROMIROWSKY PHD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $209,175 |
| MARK T CLARK PHD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAURI B REGAN JD | VICE PRES/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ELVIRA GROEZINGER DPHIL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT LLOYD PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH M SKELLY PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KARLGEORG RAIMUND KRUGER MD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DONNA ROBINSON DIVINE PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD LANDES PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHARLES JACOBS EDD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD L CRAVATTS PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID MENASHRI PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LEILA BECKWITH PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN R COHN MD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ALEX JOFFE PHD | BDS EDITOR Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASAF ROMIROWSKY PHD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $191,259 |
| MARK T CLARK PHD | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LAURI B REGAN JD | VICE PRES/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ELVIRA GROEZINGER DPHIL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ROBERT LLOYD PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH M SKELLY PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KARLGEORG RAIMUND KRUGER MD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DONNA ROBINSON DIVINE PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD LANDES PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHARLES JACOBS EDD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD L CRAVATTS PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID MENASHRI PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LEILA BECKWITH PHD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JOHN R COHN MD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ALEX JOFFE PHD | BDS EDITOR Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2241, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004-6241
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ASAF ROMIROWSKY PHD, PO BOX 2241, BALA CYNWYD, PA 19004
- Signed the 990
- LAURI B REGAN JD, VICE PRES/TREAS
- Phone
- (215) 866-8811
- Website
- spme.org
- Return prepared by
- Clairmont Paciello & Co PC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY IN THE STUDY OF THE MIDDLE EAST, PARTICULARLY WITH REGARD TO THE CONFLICT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND ITS ARAB NEIGHBORS.
Program accomplishments
- IN THE 2024-25 FISCAL YEAR, SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST (SPME) HAS BEEN ENGAGED IN ONGOING TRAVELING LECTURE SERIES, SYMPOSIUMS, WEBINARS, PODCASTS, AND PANELS, WHICH ENGAGE SPME SPEAKERS TO CAMPUSES NATIONWIDE, AND ENLISTS FACULTY MEMBERS AND OTHER SPEAKERS FROM THE HOSTING CAMPUSES TO APPEAR ON THE PANELS. IN ADDITION, SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONTINUES TO PARTICIPATE IN INTERNATIONAL FORUMS SUCH AS THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (ASMEA), THE ASSOCIATION OF ISRAEL STUDIES, AND OTHER ACADEMIC FORUMS. FURTHER, SPME CONTINUES ITS ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN FACULTY MISSIONS TO THE MIDDLE EAST. SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ALSO CONTINUES ITS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC WORK IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES BY YOUNG NONTENURED SCHOLARS WHO PROMOTE THE NON-POLITICIZED STUDY OF THE MIDDLE EAST. FINALLY, SPME CONTINUES TO BE INSTRUMENTAL IN COMBATING THE BDS (BOYCOTT DIVESTMENT AND SANCTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL) MOVEMENT AND ANTISEMITISM IN ACADEMIA.Expenses $1,586,661 · grants $74,337 · revenue $8,954
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-1565640
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,187,566
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,163,181
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,163,181 | $2,065,724 | $1,187,566 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,780,914 | $2,114,709 | $1,065,509 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,255,740 | $1,912,803 | $1,394,862 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,616,464 | $1,033,370 | $2,054,907 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 42-1565640).
Questions about SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC
- What is the EIN of SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC is 42-1565640.
- Is SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST 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 SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ASAF ROMIROWSKY PHD.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $230,093 (ASAF ROMIROWSKY PHD, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SCHOLARS FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,163,181, expenses of $2,065,724 and total assets of $1,187,566 at year end.
Other nonprofits in BALA CYNWYD
- RIFT VALLEY CHILDRENS FUND-USA INC EIN 90-0641650 · last filed 990-N for 2025
- LIBERIA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC EIN 23-2758658 · last filed 990-N for 2024
- SUN COAST NURSING CENTERS INC EIN 20-0091844 · last filed 990 for 2024
- PENNSYLVANIA LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION EIN 23-2135158 · last filed 990 for 2024
- HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES INC EIN 23-2856813 · last filed 990 for 2024
- SENIOR HEALTH PROPERTIES-SOUTH INC EIN 31-1571683 · last filed 990 for 2024
- JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA EIN 23-1352026 · last filed 990 for 2025
- SIMPSON HOUSE INC EIN 23-1352227 · last filed 990 for 2024
All nonprofits in BALA CYNWYD · Pennsylvania · International, foreign affairs and national security