International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
Inside The Middle East Inc
BALTIMORE, MD
Total revenue
$231K
Total expenses
$251K
Net assets
$148K
Grants received
$312K
20 grants
EIN
820953061
Tax year
2023
Mission
To educate the public - with an emphasis on current and future leaders in the united states and around the world - on current affairs in the arab and muslim world and their impact on the middle east.
Programs
3 programs
Press and media outreachwe engage with traditional and digital media to provide accurate, context-rich, apolitical analysis of middle east developments, ensuring that diverse audiences receive fact-based, nuanced information often absent in mainstream coverage. Our outreach includes producing original articles, op-eds, podcasts, videos, and interviews, as well as contributing expert commentary to press outlets worldwide. By serving as a trusted resource for journalists, influencers, and media platforms, itme amplifies balanced perspectives, elevates underrepresented regional voices, and strengthens public understanding of the middle east.
Resources & toolsitme provides resources and tools to students, educators, communal professionals, lay leaders, next generation leadership, civic and interfaith leaders, business professionals, journalists, influencers, philanthropists, and the general community. These resources enable participants to educate others, build confidence, and engage in informed, constructive conversations about the middle east. Tools include articles, books, educational portals and libraries, documentaries, videos, multilingual analysis through the itme hub, powerpoints, recorded briefings, and social media content. Itme continues to expand its product line and invest in traditional and digital media to make educational resources widely accessible.
Melamed & hoffman consulting ltd. Provides consulting and professional services to inside the middle east, inc. Related to educational programs on current affairs in the middle east. Including the planning, coordinating, marketing, producing, and executing overseas lecture and teaching series' featuring avi melamed. These tasks include: program planning and development; speaker and educator coordination; logistics and travel management; marketing and promotion; working with partner and sponsoring organizations; material preparation; budgeting and financial management; feedback and evaluation; networking and partnerships; follow-up and reporting. Melamed & hoffman specifically supports inside the middle east, inc's. Objectives of engaging audiences with insightful educational content about middle eastern affairs.
Financials
FY 2023
Revenue
Expenses
People
9 listed
ELI OVITS
PRESIDENT
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5 hrs/wk
JOSEPH MARS
SECRETARY
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1 hrs/wk
JOSH FIDLER
BOARD MEMBER
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5 hrs/wk
BETH GOLDSMITH
BOARD MEMBER
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2.5 hrs/wk
JEFFREY BLAVATT
BOARD MEMBER
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2.5 hrs/wk
RONNIE FOOTLICK
BOARD MEMBER
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2.5 hrs/wk
CARL CHIAPPA
BOARD MEMBER
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10 hrs/wk
ANNIE BERDY
BOARD MEMBER
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2.5 hrs/wk
MAIA HOFFMAN
TREASURER
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20 hrs/wk
Grants received
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$312K from 14 funders · 20 grants · 2018–2024
$101K · 3 grants · 2020–2023
$46K · 3 grants · 2020–2023
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$23K · 1 grant · 2023
$22K · 1 grant · 2018
$15K · 1 grant · 2024
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$11K · 1 grant · 2023