2017-05-15T17:25:54-05:00 2016-06-30 942370906 SENSIBA SAN FILIPPO LLP 18625 SUTTER BLVD SUITE 600 MORGAN HILL CA 95037 990 2015-07-01 943074600 MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE MIDD 5105480542 1101 - 8TH ST NO 100 BERKELEY CA 94710 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5105480542 2017-05-12 1 MONIC RAMIREZ P01344949 4087768900 2015 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z BARBARA LUBIN 1101 8TH ST BERKELEY CA 94710 2272730 0 X WWW.MECAFORPEACE.ORG X 1994 CA A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST. 6 5 9 0 6255 5255 3282063 2131352 0 0 13697 6922 41059 31316 3336819 2169590 1870705 1078765 0 0 571454 606108 0 0 293314 331632 223653 2773791 1908526 563028 261064 1472812 1780635 10510 57269 1462302 1723366 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 304785 217062 HUMANITARIAN AIDSINCE MECA WAS FOUNDED IN 1988, WE HAVE SENT OR DELIVERED MORE THAN 21 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 2015-2016 MECA:-MADE A GRANT TO THE UNION OF HEALTH WORK COMMITTEES TO INSTALL A NEW ELEVATOR AND LASER SURGERY EQUIPMENT IN A HOSPITAL IN GAZA.-PAID THE CLEARING AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR A SHIPMENT OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR CLINICS AND HOSPITALS IN GAZA.-SENT A SHIPMENT OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO THE RED CRESCENT SOCIETY OF THE GAZA STRIP AND THE ARD AL-INSAN CHILD NUTRITION CENTER-MADE GRANTS TO AFAQ JADEEDA ASSOCIATION AND THE PALESTINIAN ASSOCIATION FOR HERITAGE DEVELOPMENT AND 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 LAND DEFENSE COALITION AND INTERNATIONAL JEWISH ANTIZIONIST NETWORK FOR THE PLANT-A-TREE IN PALESTINE PROJECT.-CONTRACTED WITH DR. MONA EL-FARRA 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 2015-2016 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 A GRANT TO AFAQ JADEEDA ASSOCIATION FOR THE "LET THE CHILDREN PLAY AND HEAL" PROJECT TO ADDRESS TRAUMA FROM MILITARY ATTACKS ON GAZA BY WORKING WITH CHILDREN DIRECTLY AND ALSO EDUCATING AND TRAINING PARENTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, AND TEACHERS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY SIGNS OF TRAUMA AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO 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. WE ALSO PROVIDED A GRANT FOR NEW COMPUTERS FOR THEIR FREE COMPUTER LAB NEXT TO THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY.-DONATED A LAPTOP COMPUTER TO MADAA SILWAN CREATIVE CENTER FOR OFFICE USE.-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. -DONATED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO SHORUQ ORGANIZATION FOR A KINDERGARTEN IN DHEISHEH REFUGEE CAMP. -MADE A GRANT TO THE PALESTINE WRITING WORKSHOP PUBLISH NEW ARABIC CHILDREN'S BOOKS AND LEAD TRAININGS FOR WOMEN IN READING ALOUD TO CHILDREN. -MADE A GRANT TO THE RED CRESCENT SOCIETY TO ORGANIZE ACADEMIC TUTORING FOR CHILDREN IN A MARGINALIZED AREA OF GAZA CITY.-MADE GRANTS TO SANIBEL SOCIETY FOR WOMEN'S WORK TO OPEN AND RUN A KINDERGARTEN FOR POOR FAMILIES IN GAZA AND TO ORGANIZE A NUTRITION COURSE FOR MOTHERS.-MADE A GRANT TO THE UNION OF HEALTH WORK 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 ORGANIZE A SUMMER CAMP AND RUN THE SCHOOL CAFETERIA AND PROVIDE HEALTHY FOOD TO 400 CHILDREN IN A BETHLEHEM VILLAGE.-MADE GRANTS TO NAWA ASSOCIATION FOR "WE LOVE READING" PROJECT, TO FURNISH A NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY, AND FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH CHILDREN AT AL HEKAYAT KINDERGARTEN -MADE A GRANT TO ADALAH LEGAL CENTER FOR ARAB MINORITY RIGHTS IN ISRAEL FOR THEIR MEDIA AND LEGAL CAMPAIGN TO SAVE UM AL HIRAN VILLAGE FROM DEMOLITION. -MADE A GRANT TO ATFALUNA SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A CHILD-MADE A GRANT TO AL MALATH CHARITABLE SOCIETY TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL EQUIPMENT FOR AN OUTDOOR GYM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES-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.-MADE A GRANT TO 7AMLEH ARAB CENTER FOR MEDIA ADVANCEMENT TO ORGANIZE MEDIA WORKSHOPS AND A SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN FOR AN UNRECOGNIZED VILLAGE TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHT TO STAY ON THEIR LAND.-MADE A GRANT TO COMMUNITY TRAINING CENTER FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT TO LEAD TRAININGS FOR STAFF AT GAZA PROJECTS IN IDENTIFYING AND WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH TRAUMA USING DRAMA, BODY LANGUAGE, AND MORE. -SUPPORTED A SUMMER CAMP IN BEIT UMMAR VILLAGE WITH A DONATION OF HATS, TSHIRTS, AND ENTRANCE FEES TO A WATER PARK. -MADE A GRANT TO JUTHOUR ARBORETUM FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ART PROJECTS WITH REFUGEE CHILDREN TO PRESERVE PALESTINIAN NATURAL AND HERBAL REMEDIES.-MADE A GRANT TO THE PALESTINIAN MUSIC CENTER FOR AN AFTERSCHOOL PROJECT TEACHING MUSIC TO CHILDREN FROM REFUGEE CAMPS IN GAZA.-PURCHASE AND INSTALLED PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AND RENOVATED CLASSROOMS FOR KHUZA'A KINDERGARTEN.-MADE A GRANT TO UNION CIVIC COALITION FOR PALESTINIAN RIGHTS FOR EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS IN JERUSALEM.-MADE A GRANT TO WISHAH POPULAR DANCE TROUPE FOR DANCE AND ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN. -MADE A GRANT TO DALIA ASSOCIATION FOR A YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT TO TEACH ABOUT COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY.-PURCHASED MATERIALS FOR OUR ART DIRECTOR AND ANOTHER YOUNG ARTIST TO DESIGN A TILE MURAL AND PREPARE TO LEAD A WORKSHOP FOR YOUTH ON SCREENPRINTING TILES IN DHEISHEH REFUGEE CAMPTHE 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 CENTER, AFAQ JADEEDA, RECEIVES THE FUNDS AND OVERSEES THE WORK ALONG WITH MECA STAFF AND CONSULTANTS.IN FY 2015-2016 MECA:-INSTALLED 6 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 CONTRACT FOR 16 WATER PURIFICATION UNITS AT UNRWA SCHOOLS IN REFUGEE CAMPS AND 8 KINDERGARTENS-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. 880402 692527 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 2015-2016 MECA:-PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND UNIVERSITY EVENTS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST.-LED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS ON HOW TO INTEGRATE LESSONS ABOUT PALESTINIAN CHILDREN INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS.-ORGANIZED A NATIONAL TOUR OF A PHOTO EXHIBIT AND SPEAKER ABOUT THE ARREST OF PALESTINIAN CHILDREN AND THE ABUSES AND LASTING EFFECTS ON THE CHILD AND THEIR FAMILIES BASED ON TESTIMONIES COLLECTED BY OUR PARTNER MADAA CREATIVE CENTER IN EAST JERUSALEM-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-MADE A GRANT TO ART FORCES FOR AN EDUCATIONAL MURAL PROJECT WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND ARTISTS AT MADAA CREATIVE CENTER IN SILWAN, EAST JERUSALEM.-MADE A GRANT TO IQRIT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TO SUPPORT THEIR EDUCATIONAL TOUR IN THE US FOCUSED ON THEIR YOUTH PROJECT. 250764 169176 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 2015-2016 MECA PROVIDED PARTIAL OR FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 166 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 HELEN THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, THE FRIENDS OF DEIR IBZ'IA SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND THE RAMZY HALABY EDUCATION FUND. 1435951 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 1 0 0 9 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 126378 0 0 EUGENE NEWPORT PRESIENT 5.00 X 0 0 0 OSHA NEUMANN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRY GENDELMAN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MICHEL SHEHADEH DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 HOWARD LEVINE CO-FOUNDER 12.00 X 0 0 0 126378 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 56027 2075325 39145 2131352 6922 6255 667 68649 56027 68649 0 65807 34491 31316 31316 2169590 31316 6255 667 3697 3697 5000 5000 1070068 1070068 126378 82146 12638 31594 479730 246678 90282 142770 14471 5484 8987 5557 5557 1725 1725 24960 4295 20665 1000 1000 7606 7606 24000 24000 6723 1525 2241 2957 6246 5489 757 6153 6153 PRINTING 31958 4253 27705 POSTAGE 26717 1874 24843 FUNDRAISING FEES 24093 24093 PROGRAM EXPENSES 9942 8726 1216 32502 3074 20944 8484 1908526 1435951 179261 293314 497711 710435 115322 160140 332461 310062 110041 128463 29258 26194 12986 3064 351688 416884 51587 51587 1016 0 1472812 1780635 9875 48706 635 8563 10510 57269 X 980107 1400040 482195 323326 1462302 1723366 1472812 1780635 261064 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1509930 1628437 1443280 3227265 2096842 9905754 1509930 1628437 1443280 3227265 2096842 9905754 808276 9097478 15466 6833 20078 13697 6922 62996 22214 -6343 4756 8504 6255 35386 716 716 10004852 0.90930 0.86490 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 29258 26194 3064 3064 CREDIT CARDS PAYABLE 4262 SALES TAX PAYABLE 516 FEDERAL TAX REFUND -5679 ACCRUED PAYROLL 9464 8563 2249368 0 2249368 -79778 -79778 2169590 1908526 0 1908526 0 1908526 PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INCOME FROM CONSOLIDATED ENTITY (ALLIANCE GRAPHICS) -79,778. 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. 1070068 0 0 0 0 0 0 1070068 0 1070068 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT TO FREEDOM THEATRE TO DEVELOP AN ARTISTIC COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN PART OF THE WEST BANK. 86752 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND LET THE CHILDREN PLAY AND HEAL PSYCHOLOGICAL. 99390 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDING FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, YOUTH MEDIA TRAINING, SUMMER CAMPS DANCE TROUPE COSTS FOR MEDIA CENTER. 130230 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA STIPEND AND EXPENSES FOR WORK IN GAZA. 21000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR REFUGEE SUPPLIES AND DISTRIBUTION OF BEDDING AND SHOES. OVERSITE OF HUMANITARIAN AID AND ART PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN REFUGEE CAMPS IN LEBANON. 97480 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA RAPID MEDICAL SCREENING FOR CHILDREN. 110000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDS FOR LIBRARY PROJECT AND TUTORING CHILDREN. 40681 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDS FOR TRANSPORTATION & HANDLING COSTS FOR CONTAINER SHIPMENT OF MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO GAZA. 39031 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN AFTER THE WAR ON GAZA. 23833 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS IN JERUSALEM. 15000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PACKAGES TO APPROXIMATELY 400 MARGINALIZED FAMILIES. 25000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR AN OUTDOOR GYM TO MEET NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE. 12250 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR PROJECT TO PROMOTE READING IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES IN NABLUS. 12875 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDS FOR SUMMER CAMP AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES. 12200 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. 11046 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA MAIA WATER PROJECT STIPEND. 17700 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND MATERIALS FOR A CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AT AL KHIDR MONASTERY. 25000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR NUTRITION TRAINING PROJECT FOR 75 WOMEN. 26270 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR SOCIAL MEDIA ADVANCEMENT. 12000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR MUSIC PROGRAM FOR UNRWA SCHOOLS IN REFUGEE CAMPS IN GAZA. 11790 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDS FOR DANCE AND ART WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN IN RAMALLAH AREA. 12500 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN NATURE RESERVE IN ORDER TO PRESERVE PALESTINIAN HERITAGE & BUILD A SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PALESTINE. 11308 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA MENTAL HEALTH TRAININGS FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN. 10112 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES. 10000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDS FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FEES FOR SHIPMENT OF MEDICAL AID TO GAZA. 9723 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDS FOR LOGISTICS, FREIGHT, MOVING CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO RAMALLAH. 7413 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROJECT. 5000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 166 164976 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 71646 29174 42472 42472 10 53030 26853 26177 26177 124676 56027 68649 68649 68649 0 X 2 64 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 7 97316 FAIR MARKET VALUE X PLAYGROUNDS 1 39080 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 11 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. 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