2019-05-15T18:12:05-05:00 2018-06-30 942370906 SENSIBA SAN FILIPPO LLP 18625 SUTTER BLVD SUITE 600 MORGAN HILL CA 95037 990 2017-07-01 943074600 MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE MIDD 5105480542 1101 - 8TH ST NO 100 BERKELEY CA 94710 ZEIAD ABBAS SHAMROUCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5105480542 2019-05-14 1 MONIC RAMIREZ P01344949 4087768900 204.94.92.114 2019-05-14 14:10:15 PD P 31AFCB20D31C35B0A603C81B64ED79DCE896314C 746C07502E731C19930622A6587269023839C84F 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z ZEIAD ABBAS SHAMROUCH 1101 8TH ST BERKELEY CA 94710 2537165 0 X WWW.MECAFORPEACE.ORG X 1994 CA A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST. 7 6 10 0 0 0 2711047 2323557 0 0 44700 12002 18856 -14792 2774603 2320767 1786812 1041741 0 0 631987 691127 0 0 350996 329625 443697 2748424 2176565 26179 144202 1910452 2008207 160907 114458 1749545 1893749 X FOUNDED IN 1988, THE MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE IS A REGISTERED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS AND THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST. MECA SENDS SHIPMENTS OF AID TO PALESTINE, IRAQ AND LEBANON, AND SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR THE CHILDREN. WE EDUCATE NORTH AMERICANS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE REGION. MECA WELCOMES THE SUPPORT OF ALL PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURE. 0 0 364684 236548 HUMANITARIAN AIDSINCE MECA WAS FOUNDED IN 1988, WE HAVE SENT OR DELIVERED MORE THAN 25 MILLION DOLLARS IN AID TO CHILDREN IN PALESTINE, IRAQ, AND LEBANON TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING CAUSED BY WAR, SANCTIONS, AND OCCUPATION. WE SEND SHIPMENTS OF MEDICINE, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS CLOTHES, BOOKS, TOYS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.IN FY 2017-2018 MECA:-DISTRIBUTED A SHIPMENT OF IN-KIND DONATED MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND HYGIENE KITS TO THE AL SHIFA FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES IN LEBANON -MADE GRANTS TO NEVER STOP DREAMING ASSOCIATION AND PALESTINIAN ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE PROTECTION FOR THE GAZA LIGHTS PROJECT WHICH INSTALLS RECHARGEABLE LIGHTING UNITS IN HOMES IN GAZA.-MADE GRANTS TO NEVER STOP DREAMING ASSOCIATION AND PALESTINIAN ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE PROTECTION TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE WARM CHILDREN'S CLOTHES, PLASTIC SHEETING FOR BROKEN WINDOWS, AND FOOD PARCELS TO FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY IN GAZA.-MADE GRANTS TO AL JALIL ASSOCIATION TO DISTRIBUTE WARM WINTER CLOTHES, OIL FOR HEATERS, AND COUPONS FOR HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND FOOD TO SYRIAN REFUGEE FAMILIES IN BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON. -MADE GRANTS TO THE PALESTINIAN MEDICAL RELIEF SOCIETY AND THE UNION OF HEALTH WORK COMMITTEES TO PURCHASE MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO TREAT PATIENTS IN PALESTINE.-MADE A GRANT TO THE LAND DEFENSE COALITION TO PURCHASE AND PLANT TREES FOR PALESTINIAN FARMERS. -CONTRACTED WITH DR. MONA EL-FARRA AND WAFAA EL-DERAWI TO OVERSEE OUR AID WORK IN GAZA.SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN'S PROJECTSMECA HAS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS WITH SEVERAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IN PALESTINE AND LEBANON THAT ADDRESS CHILDREN'S BASIC NEEDS AND OFFER THEM OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAY, LEARN, AND ENVISION A BETTER FUTURE. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR THEIR PROGRAMS, RESPONDING TO REQUESTS FOR WHAT IS NEEDED IN EACH OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.IN FY 2017-2018 MECA:-MADE GRANTS TO THE FREEDOM THEATRE IN JENIN REFUGEE CAMP FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING, CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND THEIR MULTIMEDIA UNIT.-MADE GRANTS TO AFAQ JADEEDA ASSOCATION, AL FAJR YOUTH ASSOCIATION, PALESTINIAN FARMERS UNION, AND SHORUQ ORGANIZATION FOR SUMMER CAMPS FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN-MADE GRANTS TO MADAA SILWAN CREATIVE CENTER FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S LIBRARY INCLUDING PROGRAMMING ON CREATIVE WRITING AND STORYTELLING AND FOR A LAWYER, PSYCHOLOGIST, AND ACADEMIC TUTORING FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED OR FACED OBSTACLES SUCH AS HOME DEMOLITION OR SCHOOL CLOSURES.-MADE GRANTS TO SHORUQ ORGANIZATION IN DHEISHEH REFUGEE CAMP TO ORGANIZE DANCE AND MUSIC ACTIVITIES AND A FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN, RUN A MULTIMEDIA CENTER WHERE CHILDREN AND YOUTH LEARN TO USE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING FOR THEIR MUSIC, STORIES AND INTERVIEWS WITH ELDERS, AND COVER THEIR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. -MADE A GRANT TO THE PALESTINE WRITING WORKSHOP PUBLISH NEW ARABIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS. -MADE A GRANT TO THE RED CRESCENT SOCIETY TO ORGANIZE ACADEMIC TUTORING FOR CHILDREN IN A MARGINALIZED AREA OF GAZA CITY.-MADE GRANTS TO THE UNION OF PALESTINIAN WOMEN'S COMMITTEES TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND COUNSELING TO CHILDREN IN RAFAH WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND/OR SUFFERING FROM TRAUMA.-MADE A GRANT TO AL ZAWAHRA WOMEN'S SOCIETY CENTER TO RUN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD TO 400 CHILDREN IN A BETHLEHEM VILLAGE.-MADE GRANTS TO ATFALUNA SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A CLASSROOM AND AN INDIVIDUAL CHILD IN GAZA CITY. -MADE A GRANT TO THE COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTER FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT TO ORGANIZE PSYCHOSOCIAL PROJECT FOR CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC DISEASES AND THEIR PARENTS THROUGHOUT THE GAZA STRIP.-MADE GRANTS TO AL JALIL ASSOCIATION FOR AN INFORMAL SCHOOL, FIELD TRIPS, AND HUMAN RIGHTS WORKSHOPS FOR MORE THAN 200 CHILDREN WHO ARE REFUGEES FROM SYRIA LIVING IN LEBANON AND CAN'T ATTEND LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FOR A GIRLS SPORTS PROJECT INTEGRATING PALESTINIAN AND SYRIAN REFUGEES.-MADE A GRANT TO UNION CIVIC COALITION FOR PALESTINIAN RIGHTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS IN JERUSALEM.-MADE GRANTS TO DALIA ASSOCIATION FOR A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT TO TEACH ABOUT COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY AND FOR OPERATING EXPENSES RELATED TO THEIR PROGRAMMATIC WORK FOR PALESTINIAN YOUTH AND WOMEN.-MADE A GRANT TO THE PALESTINIAN WOMEN'S HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION FOR AN ACCELERATED LEARNING PROJECT FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE REFUGEES FROM SYRIA LIVING IN SHATILA REFUGEE CAMP, LEBANON-MADE A GRANT TO AL-MALATH CHARITABLE SOCIETY FOR A NUTRITION PROJECT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN BETHLEHEM AREA. -MADE A GRANT TO MOSADER SOCIETY FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT TO PURCHASE NEW TOYS, BOOKS, AND FURNITURE FOR THEIR KINDERGARTEN IN A MARGINALIZED AREA OF GAZA. -MADE A GRANT TO THE RURAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION TO ORGANIZE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN IN THE SOUTH HEBRON HILLS REGION OF THE WEST BANK.-PURCHASED AND DISTRIBUTED TOYS FOR CHILDREN IN GAZA.-MADE A GRANT TO THE PALESTINIAN ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE PROTECTION TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE BACKPACKS WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN IN GAZA. THE MAIA PROJECT:THE MAIA PROJECT TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER TO CHILDREN IN GAZA BEGAN AT THE REQUEST OF SCHOOLCHILDREN IN GAZA. THE UNITS ARE LOCALLY MANUFACTURED AND OUR PARTNER CENTERS, AFAQ JADEEDA AND PALESTINIAN ASSOCIATION FOR DEVELOPMENT AND HERITAGE PROTECTION RECEIVE THE FUNDS AND OVERSEES THE WORK ALONG WITH MECA STAFF.IN FY 2017-2018 MECA:-INSTALLED 8 NEW WATER PURIFICATION UNITS TO PROVIDE SAFE, CLEAN WATER TO CHILDREN AT KINDERGARTENS AND UNRWA SCHOOLS IN GAZA -MADE REPAIRS AND PAYMENTS ON A MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS FOR WATER PURIFICATION UNITS BUILT IN PAST YEARS-BUILT A WELL AT ONE SCHOOL FOR WATER STORAGE.-CONTRACTED WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER TO CONDUCT REGULAR MONITORING OF THE WATER QUALITY AND OVERSEE THE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON ALL THE UNITS WE HAVE INSTALLED IN SCHOOLS AND PRESCHOOLS ACROSS GAZA.-ORGANIZED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ABOUT THE WATER CRISIS IN SCHOOLS WHERE WE HAVE INSTALLED WATER PURIFICATION UNITS.-ORGANIZED A TRIP FOR A GROUP OF MUSICIANS TO VISIT PALESTINE TO PERFORM AND WRITE AND RECORD A NEW SONG WITH PALESTINIAN CHILDREN AT SHORUQ ORGANIZATION 1122499 692206 EDUCATION AND ACTIONMECA WORKS TO BUILD GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND TO INSPIRE PEOPLE IN THE US TO ACTION THROUGH A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.IN FY 2017-2018 MECA:-PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND UNIVERSITY EVENTS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST.-CONTINUED WORK ON A BOOK ABOUT SILWAN, EAST JERUSALEM FOR YOUNG ADULTS-PRESENTED THE FIRST ANNUAL BARBARA LUBIN HELLRAISER AWARDS TO THREE RECIPIENTS SELECTED BY CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR EMERITUS BARBARA LUBIN-ORGANIZED A SPEAKING TOUR IN SEVERAL US CITIES FOR OUR GAZA PROJECTS DIRECTOR TO PRESENT ABOUT THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA-LED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS ON HOW TO INTEGRATE LESSONS ABOUT PALESTINIAN CHILDREN INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS.-BEGAN DEVELOPING A NEW WEBSITE FOR EDUCATORS TO ACCESS TEACHING MATERIALS ABOUT PALESTINE AND PALESTINIAN CHILDREN-ORGANIZED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN THE BAY AREA WITH MECA STAFF AS WELL AS SPEAKERS AND ARTISTS TO PRESENT ON CURRENT EVENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. -ISSUED PRESS RELEASES AND STATEMENTS ON CURRENT EVENTS. -PRINTED AND MAILED EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTERS 147139 112988 UNIVERSITY AIDIN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING PRE-SCHOOLS, KINDERGARTENS, LIBRARIES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE WEST BANK AND GAZA, MECA PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO YOUNG PALESTINIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. OUR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ENABLE TALENTED AND AMBITIOUS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES TO OBTAIN DEGREES AND THE SKILLS TO MAKE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THEIR COUNTRY.IN FY 2017-2018 MECA PROVIDED PARTIAL OR FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 139 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS STUDYING AT ELEVEN UNIVERSITIES IN THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP THROUGH THE ELLY JAENSCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE MARY BISHARAT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, THE TREE OF LIFE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND THE RAMZY HALABY EDUCATION FUND. RAWA: CREATIVE PALESTINIAN COMMUNITIES FUNDROOTED IN COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY DECISION-MAKING, RAWA IS A FUNDING AND SUPPORT MODEL THAT AIMS TO RAISE HOPE, BUILD TRUST AND DIGNITY, AND PROMOTE SUCCESSFUL ALTERNATIVE LOCAL SOLUTIONS GENERATED BY PALESTINIAN COMMUNITIES.IN AN INITIAL THREE-YEAR PILOT (2019-2021), RAWA'S MODEL ENTRUSTS LOCAL PEOPLE TO SET FUNDING PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATE RESOURCES FOR INNOVATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. IN MOMENTS OF POLITICAL URGENCY, GRASSROOTS GROUPS ARE THE FIRST TO LEAD COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, BUT ARE TOO OFTEN AT THE MARGINS OF PHILANTHROPY. RAWA BRINGS PROGRESSIVE PALESTINIAN COMMUNITY VOICES TO THE INTERNATIONAL PHILANTHROPY TABLE, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME WORKING TO FIX A BROKEN FUNDING MODEL. AS FISCAL SPONSOR FOR RAWA, IN FY 2017-2018 MECA:-CONTRACTED WITH RAWA TEAM MEMBERS AND CONSULTANTS TO BUILD RAWA'S NETWORK, DEVELOP A BILINGUAL WEBSITE, CREATE EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS ABOUT RAWA AND ITS VISION-PAID FOR RAWA MEETINGS AND RETREATS BRINGING TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DISCUSS AND PLAN FOR RAWA'S WORK DURING ITS PILOT PERIOD 1634322 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X THE ORGANIZATION 5105480542 1101 - 8TH ST NO 100 BERKELEY CA 94710 BARBARA LUBIN CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 121950 0 0 EUGENE NEWPORT PRESIENT 3.00 X 0 0 0 OSHA NEUMANN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRY GENDELMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MICHEL SHEHADEH DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HOWARD LEVINE CO-FOUNDER 3.00 X 0 0 0 JOS SANCES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ZEIAD ABBAS SHAMROUCH CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 68618 0 0 190568 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 108874 2214683 51600 2323557 12002 12002 137512 108874 137512 0 64094 78886 -14792 -14792 2320767 -14792 0 12002 4100 4100 1037641 1037641 190570 134164 19057 37349 500557 240982 86937 172638 7850 7850 1845 1845 10552 10552 86420 39595 336 46489 7920 621 191 7108 16731 156 8625 7950 24710 24710 42707 35667 4087 2953 2301 990 1311 1327 1327 5740 5740 PROGRAM EXPENSES 106513 106513 PRINTING 42684 14141 266 28277 FUNDRAISING FEES 29703 29703 WEBSITE 18413 16744 1669 38281 3998 18734 15549 2176565 1634322 191247 350996 904256 791370 98873 403103 207404 130117 153186 82331 0 14475 33085 33085 1327 0 480003 510824 51587 51587 13816 24400 1910452 2008207 160907 114458 160907 114458 X 1384551 1561571 364994 332178 1749545 1893749 1910452 2008207 144202 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1443280 3227265 2096842 2729903 2308766 11806056 1443280 3227265 2096842 2729903 2308766 11806056 719061 11086995 20078 13697 6922 41200 12002 93899 4756 8504 6255 3500 23015 11922970 0.92990 0.92540 X 33085 33085 0 0 X 2320768 0 2320768 0 2320768 2176565 0 2176565 0 2176565 PART X, LINE 2: MECA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (I.E. INCOME FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN), AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN POSTIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1 MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES, GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION PROVIDE AID TO CHILDREN, BUILD PLAYGROUNDS, PROVIDE CLOTHING, FOOD, BOOKS, TOYS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BUILD A WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM. 1037641 0 0 0 0 0 0 1037641 0 1037641 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING--CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING 106868 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP 13000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND PROGRAMMING--TO REPLACE RECALLED WIRE FROM MAY 106463 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA STIPEND AND EXPENSES FOR WORK IN GAZA. 25500 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR WINTER RELIEF IN BEKAA VALLEY AND FEES FOR TRANSPORT AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL AID IN BEKAA VALLEY FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES 25240 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA STIPEND AND EXPENSES FOR WORK IN GAZA. 8925 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR CHILDREN'S LIBRARY & FUNDS FOR SOCIO LEGAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED 39850 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA WATER ENGINEER FOR MAIA PROJECT. 8000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PACKAGES TO APPROXIMATELY 400 MARGINALIZED FAMILIES. 226433 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA TO PURCHASE FOOD ITEMS, SUPPLIES AND VOLUNTEER STIPENDS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY SNACKS AND MEALS TO 400 CHILDREN IN LOCAL SCHOOLS. 11614 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION FOR CHILDREN IN KHAN YOUNIS. 122315 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR KHITAM QANOO. 16218 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. 25589 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT. 60000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR MEDICINE/MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR EMERGENCY SITUATION IN GAZA 10000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR SUMMER CAMP FOCUSED ON PALESTINIAN HERITAGE, HISTORY, CULTURE, GEOGRAPHY AD SOCIAL LIFE IN JERUSALEM 15000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR CYCLING AND SPORTS PROGRAM FOR 240 GIRLS 17820 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR SUMMER CAMP IN HEBRON AUGUST 2017 5120 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR ACCELERATED LEARNING FOR SYRIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN 19340 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES AND CHRONIC DISEASES 22214 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR PURCHASING OF SUPPLIES FOR KINDERGARTEN 6390 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR HEALTHY NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR DISABLED PEOPLE 9760 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANTS FOR CAMPS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, COMPUTER & ENGLISH COURSES, TRANSPORTATION, MAINTENANCE, AND IMPROVEMENTS ON OFFICE SPACE 10000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 106588 WIRE TRANSFER CASH 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: FOREIGN GRANTS ARE RECORDED WITH ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILES SHOWING THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF RECIPIENT, AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE AID WAS GIVEN. THE FOREIGN RECIPIENT SENDS A REPORT TO MECA WITH A BUDGET OF THEIR EXPENSES COVERED BY THE GRANT. SEE 990, PAGE 2, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT DETAILS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR MAKE SEMI ANNUAL TRIPS TO THE MIDDLE EAST AND, IN THESE VISITS, THEY CHECK ON THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE RECEIVED FUNDING FROM MECA TO ENSURE THE FUNDS ARE BEING USED AS INTENDED. MECA HAS A VERY HANDS ON APPROACH TO MONITORING THE RESULTS OF THE GRANTS. XMAS BAZAAR 88576 88576 101382 10 157810 108873 48937 36131 246386 108873 137513 137513 137513 0 X 2 1238 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 3 50362 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 1 PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES REQUESTS FROM HOST ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST FOR MEDICAL SUPPLIES. MECA THEN PRESENTS THESE REQUESTS TO MEDICAL TEAM INTERNATIONAL AND THEY DETERMINE WHAT SUPPLIES THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO MECA TO FULFILL THE REQUESTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SCHEDULES A MEETING EACH YEAR FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEWING THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CREATED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REVIEWS IT ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULARLY REVIEW THE POLICY WITH THE EMPLOYEES AND ENCOURAGES THE REPORTING OF ANY AND ALL SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED THE BASE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. EACH YEAR THE BASE SALARY IS INCREASED BY A PRECENT BASED ON THE INCREASE IN THE COST OF LIVING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST ONLY. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. 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