MIDDLE EAST CHILDRENS ALLIANCE: Form 990, tax year 2014
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- Organization
- MIDDLE EAST CHILDRENS ALLIANCE (EIN 94-3074600)
- Tax period
- 2014-07-01 to 2015-06-30
- Filed
- 2016-05-12
- IRS object ID
- 201621339349306157
- Schema version
- 2014v6.0
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
- Return header
- Form 990
- Schedule A
- Schedule B
- Schedule D
- Schedule F
- Schedule G
- Schedule M
- Schedule O
- Schedule R
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2016-05-12T18:16:26-05:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2015-06-30 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 942370906 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | SENSIBA SAN FILIPPO LLP | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 18625 SUTTER BLVD SUITE 600 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | MORGAN HILL | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | CA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 95037 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2014-07-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 943074600 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | MIDD | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 5105480542 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1101 - 8TH ST NO 100 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BERKELEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | CA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 94710 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonNm |
| Person Title | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 5105480542 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2016-05-11 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (1) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | MONIC RAMIREZ | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P01344949 | PTIN |
| Phone | 4087768900 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2014 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Officer | BARBARA LUBIN | PrincipalOfficerNm |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1101 8TH ST | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BERKELEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | CA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 94710 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | $3,412,712 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Website Address | WWW.MECAFORPEACE.ORG | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Formation | 1994 | FormationYr |
| Legal Domicile State | CA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Activity Or Mission | A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST. | ActivityOrMissionDesc |
| Voting Members Governing Body | 6 | VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt |
| Voting Members Independent | 5 | VotingMembersIndependentCnt |
| Total Employee | 10 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Volunteers | 0 | TotalVolunteersCnt |
| Total Gross UBI | $9,522 | TotalGrossUBIAmt |
| Net Unrelated Bus Txbl Incm | $8,522 | NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt |
| PY Contributions Grants | $1,443,280 | PYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| CY Contributions Grants | $3,282,063 | CYContributionsGrantsAmt |
| PY Program Service Revenue | $0 | PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| CY Program Service Revenue | $0 | CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt |
| PY Investment Income | $20,078 | PYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| CY Investment Income | $13,697 | CYInvestmentIncomeAmt |
| PY Other Revenue | $11,405 | PYOtherRevenueAmt |
| CY Other Revenue | $41,059 | CYOtherRevenueAmt |
| PY Total Revenue | $1,474,763 | PYTotalRevenueAmt |
| CY Total Revenue | $3,336,819 | CYTotalRevenueAmt |
| PY Grants And Similar Paid | $713,403 | PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| CY Grants And Similar Paid | $1,870,705 | CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt |
| PY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| CY Benefits Paid To Members | $0 | CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt |
| PY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $508,568 | PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| CY Salaries Comp Emp Bnft Paid | $571,454 | CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt |
| PY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Prof Fndrsng Expns | $0 | CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt |
| CY Total Fundraising Expense | $369,804 | CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt |
| PY Other Expenses | $276,127 | PYOtherExpensesAmt |
| CY Other Expenses | $331,632 | CYOtherExpensesAmt |
| PY Total Expenses | $1,498,098 | PYTotalExpensesAmt |
| CY Total Expenses | $2,773,791 | CYTotalExpensesAmt |
| PY Revenues Less Expenses | -$23,335 | PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| CY Revenues Less Expenses | $563,028 | CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt |
| Total Assets BOY | $907,666 | TotalAssetsBOYAmt |
| Total Assets EOY | $1,472,812 | TotalAssetsEOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities BOY | $8,392 | TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt |
| Total Liabilities EOY | $10,510 | TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $899,274 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $1,462,302 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Mission | 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 SEND SHIPMENTS OF AID TO PALESTIME, 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. | MissionDesc |
| Significant New Program Srvc | 0 | SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChangeInd |
| Expense | $1,235,921 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $1,143,261 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | 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 2014-2015 MECA:-PURCHASED AND DISTRIBUTED MILK, FOOD, AND HYGIENE KITS TO FAMILIES WHO WERE INTERNALLY DISPLACED DURING THE SUMMER BOMBING CAMPAIGN.-PURCHASED AND DISTRIBUTED WARM CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AND PLASTIC TARPS TO COVER BROKEN WINDOWS OR LEAKING ROOFS FOR FAMILIES IN GAZA DURING WINTER.-MADE GRANTS TO RED CRESCENT SOCIETY OF THE GAZA STRIP AND UNION OF HEALTH WORK COMMITTEES TO PURCHASE EMERGENCY MEDICATIONS TO TREAT SICK AND INJURED PATIENTS IN THEIR CLINICS THROUGHOUT GAZA AND PROVIDE MEDICATIONS TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE CHRONIC ILLNESSES FREE OF CHARGE.-MADE A GRANT TO AFAQ JADEEDA ASSOCIATION TO DELIVER WARM FOOD TO DISPLACED FAMILIES AND ORGANIZE PSYCHOSOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT UN SHELTERS AND PEDIATRIC WARDS IN HOSPITALS DURING THE BOMBING CAMPAIGN. -MADE A GRANT TO UNION OF HEALTH CARE COMMITTEES TO ORGANIZE MEDICAL CHECK-UPS FOR CHILDREN AT UN SHELTERS.-SENT A 40 FOOT CONTAINER OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES TO HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN GAZA -MADE A GRANT TO CHILDREN & YOUTH CENTER ASSOCIATION TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE SCHOOL BAGS WITH SUPPLIES AND NEW SHOES TO PALESTINIAN REFUGEES WHO FLED SYRIA TO LEBANON.-MADE A GRANT TO CHILDREN OF JALIL CENTER TO PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTE WARM CHILDREN'S WINTER CLOTHING GAS FOR HEATERS FOR REFUGEES FROM SYRIA IN THE BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON-MADE A GRANT TO CHILDREN OF JALIL CENTER TO PROVIDE VOUCHERS FOR FOOD AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES FOR REFUGEES FROM SYRIA IN THE BEKAA VALLEY, LEBANON.-CONTRACTED WITH DR. MONA EL-FARRA TO OVERSEE OUR AID WORK IN GAZA.SUPPORT FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN'S PROJECTSMECA HAS LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS WITH SEVERAL GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS IN PALESTINE 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 2014-2015 MECA:-MADE GRANTS TO THE FREEDOM THEATRE IN JENIN REFUGEE CAMP FOR GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES, INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING, AND THEIR MULTIMEDIA UNIT.-MADE GRANTS 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 ACADEMIC TUTORING FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ARRESTED OR FACED OBSTACLES SUCH AS HOME DEMOLITION OR SCHOOL CLOSURES AND TO HIRE A SOCIAL WORKER TO MAKE HOME VISITS TO CHILDREN WHO WERE ARRESTED AND ORGANIZE GROUP SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN AND MOTHERS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED THEIR ANNUAL FREE SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN IN SILWAN, EAST JERUSALEM. -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. WE ALSO DONATED A HARD DRIVE FOR THEIR MULTIMEDIA UNIT AND TSHIRTS FOR THEIR GIRLS HIP-HOP GROUP.-MADE A GRANT FOR RIWAQ ASSOCIATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN RANTIS VILLAGE.-MADE A GRANT TO RIGHT TO LIVE SOCIETY FOR A NEW PLAYGROUND SERVING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND DOWN SYNDROME IN GAZA.-MADE GRANTS TO THE PALESTINE WRITING WORKSHOP TO LEAD A TRAINING OF TRAINERS WITH LIBRARIANS AND SOCIAL WORKERS IN GAZA ON HOW TO USE CREATIVE WRITING TO OVERCOME TRAUMA AND TO ORGANIZE READING CLUBS IN SCHOOLS IN NABLUS AREA. -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 HEALTH WORK COMMITTEES TO BEGIN A CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AND GARDENING PROGRAM IN BEIT HANOUN, GAZA AND TO PURCHASE BOOKS AND HIRE A LIBRARIAN IN RAFAH, GAZA. WE ALSO DONATED CHAIRS AND TABLES TO THEIR CHILDREN'S CENTER IN RAFAH, GAZA-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 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 THE LAND DEFENSE COALITION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW KINDERGARTEN IN A MARGINALIZED VILLAGE-MADE GRANTS TO LAND DEFENSE COALITION AND INTERNATIONAL JEWISH ANTIZIONIST NETWORK FOR THE PLANT-A-TREE IN PALESTINE PROJECT-PURCHASED NEW FLOORING FOR AL DOHA CHILDREN'S CENTER-MADE A GRANT TO ATFALUNA SOCIETY FOR DEAF CHILDREN FOR SPONSORSHIP OF A CHILD-PURCHASED MATERIALS AND COVERED TRAVEL EXPENSES 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 2014-2015 MECA:-INSTALLED 17 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 7 KINDERGARTENS-HIRED 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.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 2014-2015 MECA:-ORGANIZED AND LED A FIELD SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO IN PALESTINE/ISRAEL-CO-ORGANIZED A PLANT-A-TREE DELEGATION IN PALESTINE-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 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 JUTHOUR DANCE TROUPE IN SAN FRANCISCO TO SUPPORT THEIR CULTURAL WORK-SUPPORTED A TRIP FOR AN AMERICAN JOURNALIST TO GO TO THE WEST BANK TO WRITE ABOUT LIFE UNDER OCCUPATION FOR PALESTINIAN CHILDREN-SUPPORTED INTERACTIVE MEDIA AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT THE OAKLAND PALESTINE SOLIDARITY MURAL 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 2014-2015 MECA PROVIDED PARTIAL OR FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 145 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS STUDYING AT TEN UNIVERSITIES IN THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP THROUGH THE ELLY JAENSCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE TREE OF LIFE SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND THE RAMZY HALABY EDUCATION FUND. COMMUNITY INCOME PROJECTSMECA BEGAN A NEW PROGRAM AREA TO SUPPORT PROMISING INCOME-GENERATING INITIATIVES LED BY PALESTINIAN WOMEN TO HELP THEM PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. IN FY 2014-2015, MECA PROVIDED-GRANT TO ASEELA COOPERATIVE FOR PRODUCTION AND PACKAGING OF HERB-INFUSED OLIVE OIL SOAPS-GRANT TO SANAD CHARITABLE SOCIETY FOR RENT AND TRAINING EXPENSES TO PRODUCE AND MARKET CLEANING SUPPLIES-GRANT TO AFAQ JADEEDA ASSOCIATION FOR A WOMEN'S SEWING PROJECT AIMED AT MAKING SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND OTHER ITEMS TO SELL IN THE LOCAL MARKET | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty2 ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $662,327 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $569,666 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | EDUCATION AND ACTION:MECA 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 2013-2014 MECA:- PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND UNIVERSITY EVENTS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE MIDDLE EAST INCLUDING AN EVENT IN JERUSALEM FOCUSING ON CHILDREN IN GAZA.- LED EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS ON HOW TO INTEGRATE LESSONS ABOUT PALESTINIAN CHILDREN INTO THEIR CLASSROOMS.- 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. - SUPPORTED A PUBLIC ART PROJECT IN GAZA TO HIGHLIGHT THE WATER CRISIS THAT INVOLVED A LARGE MURAL AS WELL AS VIDEO INTERVIEWS WITH ARTISTS AND WATER EXPERTS FOR US AUDIENCES.- SUPPORTED A BOOK PROJECT ON STUDENT ACTIVISM IN THE US IN SUPPORT OF PALESTINIAN RIGHTS- MADE A GRANT TO ELECTRONIC INTIFADA FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS OF CURRENT EVENTS IN PALESTINE READILY AVAILABLE TO US AUDIENCES | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty3 ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $242,249 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $152,578 | GrantAmt |
| Desc | UNIVERSITY AID:IN 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 2013-2014 MECA PROVIDED PARTIAL OR FULL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 145 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS STUDYING AT TEN UNIVERSITIES IN THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP THROUGH THE ELLY JAENSCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, THE TREE OF LIFE SCHOLARSHIP FUND, AND THE RAMZY HALABY EDUCATION FUND. | Desc |
Prog Srvc Accom Acty Other ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | $146,532 | ExpenseAmt |
| Grant | $5,200 | GrantAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Other Prog Srvc Expense | $146,532 | TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt |
| Total Other Prog Srvc Grant | $5,200 | TotalOtherProgSrvcGrantAmt |
| Total Program Service Expenses | $2,287,029 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
| Described In Section501c3 | Yes (1) | DescribedInSection501c3Ind |
| Schedule B Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleBRequiredInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | 0 | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | 0 | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Donor Advised Fund | 0 | DonorAdvisedFundInd |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasementsInd |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArtInd |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounselingInd |
| Temp Or Permanent Endowments | 0 | TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd |
| Report Land Building Equipment | Yes (1) | ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd |
| Report Investments Other Sec | 0 | ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd |
| Report Program Related Invst | 0 | ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssetsInd |
| Report Other Liabilities | Yes (1) | ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd |
| Include FIN48 Footnote | 0 | IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd |
| Independent Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd |
| Consolidated Audit Fincl Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd |
| School Operating | 0 | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Activities | Yes (1) | ForeignActivitiesInd |
| More Than5000 K To Org | Yes (1) | MoreThan5000KToOrgInd |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | Yes (1) | MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraisingInd |
| Fundraising Activities | Yes (1) | FundraisingActivitiesInd |
| Gaming Activities | 0 | GamingActivitiesInd |
| Operate Hospital | 0 | OperateHospitalInd |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizationsInd |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividualsInd |
| Schedule J Required | 0 | ScheduleJRequiredInd |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBondsInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| PY Excess Benefit Trans | 0 | PYExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Loan Outstanding | 0 | LoanOutstandingInd |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPersonInd |
| Business Rln With Org Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd |
| Business Rln With Fam Mem | 0 | BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd |
| Business Rln With Officer Ent | 0 | BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd |
| Deductible Non Cash Contri | Yes (1) | DeductibleNonCashContriInd |
| Deductible Art Contribution | 0 | DeductibleArtContributionInd |
| Terminate Operations | 0 | TerminateOperationsInd |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidationInd |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntityInd |
| Related Entity | Yes (1) | RelatedEntityInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | Yes (1) | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | 0 | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | 0 | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Activities Conducted Prtshp | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd |
| Schedule O Required | Yes (1) | ScheduleORequiredInd |
| IRP Document | 0 | IRPDocumentCnt |
| IRP Document W2 G | 0 | IRPDocumentW2GCnt |
| Employee | 10 | EmployeeCnt |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | Yes (1) | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd |
| Unrelated Bus Incm Over Limit | Yes (1) | UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd |
| Form990 T Filed | Yes (1) | Form990TFiledInd |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotificationInd |
| Nondeductible Contributions | 0 | NondeductibleContributionsInd |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 0 | QuidProQuoContributionsInd |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServicesInd |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd |
| Governing Body Voting Members | 6 | GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt |
| Independent Voting Member | 5 | IndependentVotingMemberCnt |
| Family Or Business Rln | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd |
| Delegation Of Mgmt Duties | 0 | DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd |
| Change To Org Documents | 0 | ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholdersInd |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembersInd |
| Decisions Subject To Approva | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | Yes (1) | MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd |
| Minutes Of Committees | Yes (1) | MinutesOfCommitteesInd |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddressInd |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChaptersInd |
| Form990 Provided To Gvrn Body | Yes (1) | Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | Yes (1) | ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Prsn | Yes (1) | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd |
| Regular Monitoring Enfrc | Yes (1) | RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd |
| Whistleblower Policy | Yes (1) | WhistleblowerPolicyInd |
| Document Retention Policy | Yes (1) | DocumentRetentionPolicyInd |
| Compensation Process CEO | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessCEOInd |
| Compensation Process Other | Yes (1) | CompensationProcessOtherInd |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVentureInd |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Fld | CA | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd |
| Upon Request | Yes (X) | UponRequestInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE ORGANIZATION | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 5105480542 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1101 - 8TH ST NO 100 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BERKELEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | CA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 94710 | ZIPCd |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (6 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRt | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | Reportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmt | Reportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | Other CompensationOtherCompensationAmt | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployeeInd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUGENE NEWPORT | ||||||
| PRESIENT | 5.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| OSHA NEUMAN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 5.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SHERRY GENDELMAN | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 5.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| MICHAEL SHEHADEH | ||||||
| DIRECTOR | 5.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| HOWARD LEVINE | ||||||
| CO-FOUNDER | 12.00 | Yes (X) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| BARBARA LUBIN | ||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | $116,700 | $0 | $0 | Yes (X) | |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | $116,700 | TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt |
| Tot Reportable Comp Rltd Org | $0 | TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt |
| Total Other Compensation | $0 | TotalOtherCompensationAmt |
| Indiv Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 1 | IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Former Ofcr Employees Listed | 0 | FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd |
| Total Comp Greater Than150 K | 0 | TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd |
| Compensation From Other Srcs | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd |
| Cntrct Rcvd Greater Than100 K | 0 | CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt |
| Fundraising | $64,708 | FundraisingAmt |
| All Other Contributions | $3,217,355 | AllOtherContributionsAmt |
| Noncash Contributions | $957,678 | NoncashContributionsAmt |
| Total Contributions | $3,282,063 | TotalContributionsAmt |
Investment Income InvestmentIncomeGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $13,697 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $9,522 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $4,175 | ExclusionAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Gross Income | $45,015 | FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt |
| Contri Rpt Fundraising Event | $64,708 | ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $45,015 | FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt |
Net Incm From Fundraising Evt NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $0 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | $71,937 | GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | $30,878 | CostOfGoodsSoldAmt |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLossGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $41,059 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $41,059 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
Total Revenue TotalRevenueGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | $3,336,819 | TotalRevenueColumnAmt |
| Related Or Exempt Func Income | $41,059 | RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | $9,522 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt |
| Exclusion | $4,175 | ExclusionAmt |
Grants To Domestic Orgs GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,200 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $5,200 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Foreign Grants ForeignGrantsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $1,865,505 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $1,865,505 | ProgramServicesAmt |
Comp Current Ofcr Directors CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $116,700 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $75,855 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $11,670 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $29,175 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $337,623 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $163,811 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $57,415 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $116,397 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $83,999 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $44,348 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $12,742 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $26,909 | FundraisingAmt |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $33,132 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $17,478 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,038 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $10,616 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Management FeesForServicesManagementGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,283 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $936 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $502 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $845 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Legal FeesForServicesLegalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $13,651 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $5,597 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,003 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $5,051 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Accounting FeesForServicesAccountingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $24,195 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $9,920 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $5,323 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $8,952 | FundraisingAmt |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOtherGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $40,095 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $400 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Fundraising | $39,695 | FundraisingAmt |
Office Expenses OfficeExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $18,440 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,488 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $13,706 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $2,246 | FundraisingAmt |
Occupancy OccupancyGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $12,000 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $4,920 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $2,640 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $4,440 | FundraisingAmt |
Travel TravelGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $19,353 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $13,103 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $73 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $6,177 | FundraisingAmt |
Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetingsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $954 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $340 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $182 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $432 | FundraisingAmt |
Insurance InsuranceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $5,142 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,108 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $1,131 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $1,903 | FundraisingAmt |
Other Expenses OtherExpensesGrp (4 entries)
| DescDesc | TotalTotalAmt | Program ServicesProgramServicesAmt | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneralAmt | FundraisingFundraisingAmt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRINTING | $57,272 | $15,077 | $29 | $42,166 |
| PROGRAM EXPENSES | $35,384 | $35,384 | ||
| POSTAGE | $28,137 | $6,012 | $99 | $22,026 |
| FUNDRAISING FEES | $20,105 | $20,105 |
All Other Expenses AllOtherExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $54,621 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $18,547 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $3,405 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $32,669 | FundraisingAmt |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | $2,773,791 | TotalAmt |
| Program Services | $2,287,029 | ProgramServicesAmt |
| Management And General | $116,958 | ManagementAndGeneralAmt |
| Fundraising | $369,804 | FundraisingAmt |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearingGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $1,891 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $497,711 | EOYAmt |
Savings And Temp Cash Invst SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $275,027 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $115,322 | EOYAmt |
Oth Notes Loans Receivable Net OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $220,993 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $332,461 | EOYAmt |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $28,702 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $110,041 | EOYAmt |
Prepaid Expenses Defrd Charges PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $24,420 | BOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Bldg Equip Cost Or Other Bss | $26,457 | LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt |
| Land Bldg Equip Accum Deprec | $13,471 | LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt |
Land Bldg Equip Basis Net LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $5,069 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $12,986 | EOYAmt |
Investments Pub Traded Sec InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $299,977 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $351,688 | EOYAmt |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $51,587 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $51,587 | EOYAmt |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotalGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,016 | EOYAmt |
Total Assets TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $907,666 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,472,812 | EOYAmt |
Accounts Payable Accr Expnss AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $4,679 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $9,875 | EOYAmt |
Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $3,713 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $635 | EOYAmt |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $8,392 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $10,510 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Org Does Not Follow SFAS117 | Yes (X) | OrgDoesNotFollowSFAS117Ind |
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Pd In Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $0 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $0 | EOYAmt |
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Oth Fnds RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $899,274 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,462,302 | EOYAmt |
Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $899,274 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,462,302 | EOYAmt |
Tot Liab Net Assets Fund Balance TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $907,666 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $1,472,812 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expnss | $563,028 | ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 | OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReviewInd |
| FS Audited | Yes (1) | FSAuditedInd |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Basis Fincl Stmt | Yes (X) | ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | Yes (1) | AuditCommitteeInd |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $2,801,018 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,509,930 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,628,437 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,443,280 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $3,227,265 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $10,609,930 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $2,801,018 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $1,509,930 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $1,628,437 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $1,443,280 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $3,227,265 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $10,609,930 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $1,349,821 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $9,260,109 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $11,030 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $15,466 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $6,833 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $20,078 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $13,697 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $67,104 | TotalAmt |
Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $22,214 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | -$6,343 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $4,756 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $8,504 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $29,131 | TotalAmt |
Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $716 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Total | $716 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Support | $10,706,881 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.86490 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.89560 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Equipment EquipmentGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | $26,457 | OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt |
| Depreciation | $13,471 | DepreciationAmt |
| Book Value | $12,986 | BookValueAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Book Value Land Buildings | $12,986 | TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt |
Other Liabilities Org OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp (3 entries)
| DescDesc | AmtAmt |
|---|---|
| CREDIT CARDS PAYABLE | $2,772 |
| SALES TAX PAYABLE | $170 |
| FEDERAL TAX REFUND | -$2,307 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Liability | $635 | TotalLiabilityAmt |
| Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $3,058,761 | TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported | $0 | RevenueNotReportedAmt |
| Revenue Subtotal | $3,058,761 | RevenueSubtotalAmt |
| Other Revenues Not Included | $278,058 | OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt |
| Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt | $278,058 | RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | $3,336,819 | TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt |
| Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | $2,773,791 | TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt |
| Expenses Not Reported | $0 | ExpensesNotReportedAmt |
| Expenses Subtotal | $2,773,791 | ExpensesSubtotalAmt |
| Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt | $0 | ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | $2,773,791 | TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | LOSS FROM CONSOLIDATED ENTITY (ALLIANCE GRAPHICS) 278,058. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Records Maintained | Yes (1) | GrantRecordsMaintainedInd |
Account Activities Outside US AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Region | MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA | RegionTxt |
| Offices | 0 | OfficesCnt |
| Employee | 0 | EmployeeCnt |
| Type Of Activities Conducted | PROGRAM SERVICES, GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION | TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt |
| Specific Services Provided | PROVIDE AID TO CHILDREN, BUILD PLAYGROUNDS, PROVIDE CLOTHING, FOOD, BOOKS, TOYS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND BUILD A WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM. | SpecificServicesProvidedTxt |
| Region Total Expenditures | $1,860,305 | RegionTotalExpendituresAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Subtotal Offices | 0 | SubtotalOfficesCnt |
| Subtotal Employees | 0 | SubtotalEmployeesCnt |
| Continutation Total Office | 0 | ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt |
| Continutation Total Employee | 0 | ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt |
| Total Office | 0 | TotalOfficeCnt |
| Total Employee | 0 | TotalEmployeeCnt |
| Subtotal Spent | $1,860,305 | SubtotalSpentAmt |
| Continuation Spent | $0 | ContinuationSpentAmt |
| Total Spent | $1,860,305 | TotalSpentAmt |
Grants To Org Outside US GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp (17 entries)
| RegionRegionTxt | Purpose Of GrantPurposeOfGrantTxt | Cash GrantCashGrantAmt | Manner Of Cash DisbursementMannerOfCashDisbursementTxt | Valuation Method UsedValuationMethodUsedDesc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | GRANT TO FREEDOM THEATRE TO DEVELOP AN ARTISTIC COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN PART OF THE WEST BANK. | $91,628 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND LET THE CHILDREN PLAY AND HEAL PSYCHOLOGICAL. | $190,203 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | FUNDING FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, YOUTH MEDIA TRAINING, SUMMER CAMPS DANCE TROUPE COSTS FOR MEDIA CENTER. | $100,540 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | STIPEND AND EXPENSES FOR WORK IN GAZA. | $83,000 | 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. | $51,248 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | RAPID MEDICAL SCREENING FOR CHILDREN. | $41,050 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | FUNDS FOR LIBRARY PROJECT AND TUTORING CHILDREN. | $29,805 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | GRANT TO BUILD PLAYGROUND IN HAJJAH VILLAGE. | $23,910 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN AFTER THE WAR ON GAZA. | $20,650 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | IMPROVING THE EDUCATION OF PALESTINIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN FROM SYRIA IN SHATILA AND NAHR EL BARED CAMPS IN LEBANON. | $10,000 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | GRANT FOR LITIGATION, MOBILIZATION OF THE PUBLIC, MEDIA OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY TO SAVE THE VILLAGE OF UM AL HIRAN. | $10,000 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | OUTDOOR PLAY AREA INCLUDING PURCHASING AND INSTALLING ARTIFICIAL GRASS AND A ROOF FOR SAKE TO SERVE CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND AUTISM. | $10,000 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | GRANT FOR PROJECT TO PROMOTE READING IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES IN NABLUS. | $9,425 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TREES IN PALESTINE. GRANT TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND FINISH CONSTRUCTION OF THE SCHOOL IN KHIRBET SAMRA IN JORDAN VALLEY. | $9,070 | 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. | $8,923 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | MAIA WATER PROJECT STIPEND. | $8,900 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
| MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | PURCHASE BOOKS AND SUPPLIES AND HIRING LIBRARIAN FOR CHILDREN'S LIBRARY AT RACHEL CORRIE CENTER IN RAFAH. | $7,000 | WIRE TRANSFER | CASH |
Foreign Individuals Grants ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Type Of Assistance | SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS | TypeOfAssistanceTxt |
| Region | MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA | RegionTxt |
| Recipient | 160 | RecipientCnt |
| Cash Grant | $152,578 | CashGrantAmt |
| Manner Of Cash Disbursement | WIRE TRANSFER | MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt |
| Valuation Method Used | CASH | ValuationMethodUsedDesc |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer To Foreign Corp | 0 | TransferToForeignCorpInd |
| Interest In Foreign Trust | 0 | InterestInForeignTrustInd |
| Foreign Corp Ownership | 0 | ForeignCorpOwnershipInd |
| Passive Foreign Investmest Co | 0 | PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd |
| Foreign Partnership | 0 | ForeignPartnershipInd |
| Boycott Countries | 0 | BoycottCountriesInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 2: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | 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. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Event1 | XMAS BAZAAR | Event1Nm |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | $73,742 | GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt |
| Charitable Contri Event1 | $0 | CharitableContriEvent1Amt |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | $73,742 | GrossRevenueEvent1Amt |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | $26,476 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt |
| Other Events Total | 10 | OtherEventsTotalCnt |
| Gross Receipts Other Events | $7,532 | GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt |
| Charitable Contri Other Events | $0 | CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt |
| Gross Revenue Other Events | $7,532 | GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt |
| Gross Receipts Total | $81,274 | GrossReceiptsTotalAmt |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | $81,274 | GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt |
| Oth Direct Expnss Total Events | $26,476 | OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | $26,476 | DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt |
| Net Income Summary | $54,798 | NetIncomeSummaryAmt |
Schedule M IRS990ScheduleM
Cars And Other Vehicles CarsAndOtherVehiclesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 3 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $158 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | FAIR MARKET VALUE | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
Securities Publicly Traded SecuritiesPubliclyTradedGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 5 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $51,895 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | FAIR MARKET VALUE | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
Drugs And Medical Supplies DrugsAndMedicalSuppliesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Non Cash Checkbox | Yes (X) | NonCashCheckboxInd |
| Contribution | 1 | ContributionCnt |
| Noncash Contributions Rpt F990 | $957,520 | NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt |
| Method Of Determining Revenues | FAIR MARKET VALUE | MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Any Property That Must Be Held | 0 | AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd |
| Review Process Unusual NC Gifts | 0 | ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd |
| Third Parties Used | Yes (1) | ThirdPartiesUsedInd |
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Form And Line Reference | PART I, LINE 32B: | FormAndLineReferenceDesc |
| Explanation | 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. | ExplanationTxt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (4 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR
Id Related Org Txbl Corp Tr IdRelatedOrgTxblCorpTrGrp
Related Organization Name RelatedOrganizationName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | ALLIANCE GRAPHICS | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 1101 - 8TH ST SUITE 100 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | BERKELEY | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | CA | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 94710 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 611558781 | EIN |
| Primary Activities | MANUFACTURING CLOTHING | PrimaryActivitiesTxt |
| Legal Domicile State | CA | LegalDomicileStateCd |
| Direct Controlling NA | N/A | DirectControllingNACd |
| Entity Type | C | EntityTypeTxt |
| Ownership | 1.00000 | OwnershipPct |
| Controlled Organization | 0 | ControlledOrganizationInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts Rylts | Yes (1) | ReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd |
| Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd |
| Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth Org | 0 | GiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org | Yes (1) | LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd |
| Loans Or Guarantees From Oth Org | 0 | LoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd |
| Div Related Organization | 0 | DivRelatedOrganizationInd |
| Asset Sale To Other Org | 0 | AssetSaleToOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Purchase From Other Org | 0 | AssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd |
| Asset Exchange | 0 | AssetExchangeInd |
| Rental Of Facilities To Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd |
| Rental Of Fclts From Oth Org | 0 | RentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services For Oth Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd |
| Perform Of Services By Other Org | 0 | PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd |
| Sharing Of Facilities | 0 | SharingOfFacilitiesInd |
| Paid Employees Sharing | 0 | PaidEmployeesSharingInd |
| Reimbursement Paid To Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd |
| Reimbursement Paid By Other Org | 0 | ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer To Other Org | 0 | TransferToOtherOrgInd |
| Transfer From Other Org | 0 | TransferFromOtherOrgInd |
Transactions Related Org TransactionsRelatedOrgGrp (2 entries)
| Transaction TypeTransactionTypeTxt | InvolvedInvolvedAmt | Method Of Amount DeterminationMethodOfAmountDeterminationTxt |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE GRAPHICS INC | ||
| A | $9,522 | FMV |
| ALLIANCE GRAPHICS INC | ||
| D | $332,461 | FMV |
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