NonprofitsMiaan Group Inc

Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy

Miaan Group Inc

AUSTIN, TX

Total revenue

$2.0M

Total expenses

$1.9M

Net assets

$135K

Grants received

$673K

7 grants

EIN

863593594

Tax year

2023

Mission

The Miaan Group Inc. (Miaan) is an Austin, Texas based organization dedicated to human rights in the Middle East, primarily in Iran. As part of its mission, Miaan focuses on building the capacity of a civil society to promote human rights, good governance, and social justice through advocacy and technology.

Programs

2 programs

Engagement in project development, data research and analysis: Miaan will work on multiple projects in furtherance of the organization'smission of supporting human rights in the Middle East. Miaan's 'Policy Analysis' project involves research and analysis on the efficacy ofinternational bodies and foreign governments in promoting human rights in the Middle East. Miaan produces reports and articles on its researchand regularly publishes information on what approaches and tools best promote human rights aims. Miaan is also a leading specialist in internet policy and digital security in the human rights space and its articles and research are regularly referenced in the media. Miaan also provides digital security training and assistance to human rights defenders and journalists. Additionally, Miaan works with partner organizations in the Middle East to conduct research and analysis of marginalized groups in the Middle East. All partner organizations are vetted for financial and operational history, and all are checked against OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.

Expenses: $21K

Consultation services to mission aligned organizations: Miaan offers their expertise and trainings to charitable organizations that share Miaan's goals. As with partner organizations, all trainee organizations are vetted for financial and operational history, and are checked against OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. Trainee organizations are charged a service fee for these consultations, which are set via comparison to similar services provided by other organizations. Revenue from these consultation services are used to offset costs and support other aspects of Miaan's operations. Theses consultation services improve the effectiveness of organizations working in the human rights sphere, directly furthering Miaan's charitable purpose.

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$1.9M
Program service revenue$103K
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$2.0M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$640K
Fundraising
Other expenses$1.3M
Total expenses$1.9M
Total assets$385K
Net assets$135K

People

4 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MANI MOSTOFI

Executive Dir.

Board

40 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH WICKERI

President

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

FARZANEH BADIEI

Secretary

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

BRENT DECKER

Treasurer

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 7 of 7

FromAmountPurposeYear
$275K
EXPAND DIGITAL MEDIA
2023
$150K
TO SUPPORT IMPROVED INTERNATIONAL POLICIES AND HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVES IN IRAN
2023
$75K
EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT
2023
$23K
Human rights
2023
$100K
TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN THROUGH POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF DIPLOMACY
2022
$44K
Himan rights
2022
$5K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION
2022

Funded by

$673K from 5 funders · 7 grants · 2022–2023

Center For Digital Resilienceinc

$275K · 1 grant · 2023

Foundation To Promote Open Society

$250K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Tides Foundation

$75K · 1 grant · 2023

U4I

$67K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Aelk Foundation Inc

$5K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN863593594
NTEE codeR20
Subsection03
Ruling date2023-01
Formed2021
Employees8
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