Nonprofit · EIN 56-2605694
ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
Also known as JAMAL RAYYIS V PRES
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEW YORK, NY 10014
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $76,945 | $24,732 | $52,213 | $144,288 | – | $144,288 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $81,961
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$5,016
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,112
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,903
- Other expenses
- $15,717
- Program services (functional)
- $8,763
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $92,075
- Total assets, end of year
- $144,288
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $144,288
- Cash, savings and investments
- $144,288
- Gross receipts
- $81,961
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najib Aminy | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Aymann Ismail | President | 20 | $0 |
| Mahdis Keshavarz | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Sara Aridi | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Leyla Doss | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Aida Alami | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Jenny Hijazi | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Jeanine Ibrahim | Director | 4 | $0 |
| Artemis Moshtaghian | Director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 67 MORTON ST APT 5A, NEW YORK, NY 10014-6744
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- 67 MORTON STREET 5A, NEW YORK NY 10014
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- Aymann Ismail, 67 Morton St, Apt 5A, NEW YORK NY 10014
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Aymann Ismail, President
- Phone
- (862) 576-2029
- Website
- WWW.AMEJA.ORG
Mission
Through mentorship, community, and advocacy, AMEJA strengthens fair, accurate, nuanced coverage and helps journalists build more connected, durable careers in U.S. media. Fostering curiosity and learning by supporting pathways into journalism for students and emerging professionals. Objective is to recognize and financially support excellence in journalism covering Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and West Asian communities, and emphasize journalism that demonstrates AMEJA's values, including increased visibility for underrepresented journalists, and strengthening our network and community.
Program accomplishments
- Administering an open submission process (members and non-members eligible). Convening an independent volunteer jury of professional journalists to evaluate 124 entries across seven categories. Hosting an in-person awards ceremony to recognize winners and finalists Providing $1,000 cash prizes per category (7 total awards) 107 attendees participated in the awards ceremony. Event included live cultural programming (musical performance). Books and merchandise were donated and sold to support the organization. Number of persons benefited: Direct award recipients: 7 journalists. Ceremony attendees: 107 individuals. Submission participants: 124 entrants. Itemized expenses: Venue and catering: $6,000, Musician (Clarissa Bitar): $485, Photographer (Daleelah Saleh): $250, Travel reimbursement: $835, Awards prize pool and trophies: $7,457 total ($6,770 in prize money, $687.88 for trophies) Programs + Laminating Sheets: $317.39, Miscilaneous expenses (Table Cloths, Square Payment Reader, etc): $187.85Expenses $8,763 · grants $6,770
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-N on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2605694
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $144,288
- Income (IRS master file)
- $81,961
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2013
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2013
- Reinstated
- Effective July 15, 2020
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $76,945 | $24,732 | $144,288 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: Aymann Ismail | December 31, 2024 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: JAMAL RAYYIS | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $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 56-2605694).
Questions about ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION is 56-2605694.
- Is ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2013 and reinstated it effective July 15, 2020.
- Are donations to ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION 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 ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION 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 ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION 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 ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2024 names Aymann Ismail.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARAB AND MIDDLE EASTERN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $76,945, expenses of $24,732 and total assets of $144,288 at year end.
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