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Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc

The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) explores the Middle East, the Arab and Muslim world, and Russia through their media, "bridging the language gap" between the West …

Middle East Media And Research

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc

MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Persian, Urdu-Pashtu, Turkish, Chinese, and Russian media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2025

Mission

The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) explores the Middle East, the Arab and Muslim world, and Russia through their media, "bridging the language gap" between the West and these regions. It provides timely translations of Arabic, Farsi, Urdu, and Pashtu, as well as Russian, media and other open sources print, broadcast, and online, including social media, sermons, and schoolbooks as well as original analyses of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East. Founded in December 1997 to inform the debate over U.S. policy in the Middle East, MEMRI is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization headquartered in Washington, DC.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2021, which is 5 years ago.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2021 · IRS 990 (FY2021)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 522068483. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522068483. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is PO Box 27837, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Persian, Urdu-Pashtu, Turkish, Chinese, and Russian media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East. Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522068483, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2021) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2021): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
27

Leadership

From FY2021 filing

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Steven S••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2021 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2021 on record
  • Named leadership · 33 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc

What is Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc?
Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. MEMRI bridges the language gap which exists between the West and the Middle East, providing timely translations of Arabic, Persian, Urdu-Pashtu, Turkish, Chinese, and Russian media, as well as original analysis of political, ideological, intellectual, social, cultural, and religious trends in the Middle East.
When was Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc founded?
Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc?
Steven Stalinsky serves as Executive Director.
Where is Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2021 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc trustworthy?
Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522068483.
What is Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc's website?
https://www.memri.org