Nonprofit · EIN 46-5146223
BEMA USA INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $77,073 | $77,596 | -$523 | $55,425 | – | $55,425 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $60,231 | $24,412 | $35,819 | $55,948 | – | $55,948 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $85,305
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$8,232
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $69,350
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,547
- Other expenses
- $4,699
- Program services (functional)
- $77,596
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $55,948
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,425
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,425
- Cash, savings and investments
- $55,425
- Gross receipts
- $85,305
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANA BALADI | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| REEM SAYEGH NAJJAR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| NATASHA-CHRISTINA AKDA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDE AUDI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KATE BARRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NORA BOUSTANY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LILI CHOPRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RANIA DANIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA LATI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RANIA MATAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHEYENNE MAWAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| HENRIETTA NAMMOUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FADY ZEIDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| WALID CHALHOUB | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DOLLY KACHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJDI RAMADAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOUMANA RIZK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOELLE ARACTINGI WEISS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NADINE ANDRAOS CHAER | EXECUTIVE DI | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANA BALADI | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| REEM SAYEGH NAJJAR | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| NATASHA-CHRISTINA AKDA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| RANA AL FIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDE AUDI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KATE BARRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NORA BOUSTANY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LILI CHOPRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RANIA DANIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA LATI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| RANIA MATAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| CHEYENNE MAWAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| HENRIETTA NAMMOUR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| FADY ZEIDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NADINE ANDRAOS CHAER | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1717 N ST NW STE 1, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2827
- In care of
- % HENRIETTA NAMMOUR
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 1717 N STREET NW SUITE 1, WASHINGTON DC 20036
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- NADINE ANDRAOS CHAER, 1717 N STREET NW, SUITE 1, WASHINGTON DC 20036
- Signed the 990-EZ
- NADINE ANDRAOS CHAER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 669-1234
- Website
- BEMA-USA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- L&H BUSINESS CONSULTING
Mission
BEMA USA IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE INNOVATION, ORIGINALITY, RICHNESS AND SKILL OF LEBANESE ARTISTS AND THE CONSERVATION OF THEIR WORK FOR WORLDWIDE APPRECIATION. IN ADDITION TO NURTURING CROSS- CULTURAL DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND LEBANON, BEMA USA ALSO WORKS TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BEIRUT MUSEUM OF ART (BEMA)
Program accomplishments
- BEMA USA IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE INNOVATION, ORIGINALITY, RICHNESS AND SKILL OF LEBANESE ARTISTS AND THE CONSERVATION OF THEIR WORK FOR WORLDWIDE APPRECIATION. IN ADDITION TO NURTURING CROSS- CULTURAL DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND LEBANON, BEMA USA ALSO WORKS TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BEIRUT MUSEUM OF ART (BEMA)Expenses $77,596 · grants $69,350
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-5146223
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,425
- Income (IRS master file)
- $85,305
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $77,073 | $77,596 | $55,425 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $60,231 | $24,412 | $55,948 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: NADINE ANDRAOS CHAER | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: NADINE ANDRAOS CHAER | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Natasha Akda | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Natasha Akda | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-5146223).
Questions about BEMA USA INC
- What is the EIN of BEMA USA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BEMA USA INC is 46-5146223.
- Is BEMA USA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to BEMA USA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BEMA USA 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 BEMA USA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BEMA USA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of BEMA USA INC?
- The 990-N for 2023 names NADINE ANDRAOS CHAER.
- Who are the officers and directors of BEMA USA INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does BEMA USA INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $77,073, expenses of $77,596 and total assets of $55,425 at year end.
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