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Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance

To foster well-being and self-sufficiency for resettled refugees and immigrants from across the middle east and beyond, and to use our multilingual and multicultural expertise to tailor our …

International Lincolnwood, IL EIN 264325931 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Lincolnwood, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

To foster well-being and self-sufficiency for resettled refugees and immigrants from across the middle east and beyond, and to use our multilingual and multicultural expertise to tailor our services to the unique needs of our clients.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q30

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.71%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance is a registered international nonprofit based in Lincolnwood, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264325931. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $984K in annual revenue. 45 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance is located in Lincolnwood, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.

Based on official tax filings, Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance has $984K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $984K in annual revenue. The organization has 45 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To foster well-being and self-sufficiency for resettled refugees and immigrants from across the middle east and beyond, and to use our multilingual and multicultural expertise to tailor our services to the unique needs of our clients. Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among international charities registered in United States: Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $984K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264325931, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

ZI
Zinah Kadhim
President

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abdalla A•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AL
Ala D•••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amanda T•••
BOARD MEMBER
AM
Amina N••••
BOARD MEMBER
DJ
Dj A•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Laura Y•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MA
Maha I•••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Mahmoud A• A••
BOARD MEMBER
ME
Meher R•••••
BOARD SECRETARY
ME
Melak N I•••••
BOARD MEMBER
RO
Roula A••••
BOARD MEMBER
TH
Thaer A••••••••
TREASURER
ZI
Zihah K•••••
President
ZI
Zinah K•••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance This page 89 $984,178 -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 45 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance

What is Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance?
Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lincolnwood, United States. To foster well-being and self-sufficiency for resettled refugees and immigrants from across the middle east and beyond, and to use our multilingual and multicultural expertise to tailor our services to the unique needs of our clients.
When was Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance founded?
Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance was founded in 2009.
Who leads Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance?
Zinah Kadhim serves as President.
Where is Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance located?
Headquartered in Lincolnwood, United States.
What is Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance trustworthy?
Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong 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 Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 264325931.
What is Middle Eastern Immigrant and Refugee Alliance's website?
https://www.mirachicago.org/