2016-05-12T18:16:26-05:00 2015-06-30 942370906 SENSIBA SAN FILIPPO LLP 18625 SUTTER BLVD SUITE 600 MORGAN HILL CA 95037 990 2014-07-01 943074600 MIDDLE EAST CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE MIDD 5105480542 1101 - 8TH ST NO 100 BERKELEY CA 94710 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5105480542 2016-05-11 1 MONIC RAMIREZ P01344949 4087768900 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z BARBARA LUBIN 1101 8TH ST BERKELEY CA 94710 3412712 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 10 0 9522 8522 1443280 3282063 0 0 20078 13697 11405 41059 1474763 3336819 713403 1870705 0 0 508568 571454 0 0 369804 276127 331632 1498098 2773791 -23335 563028 907666 1472812 8392 10510 899274 1462302 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 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. 0 0 1235921 1143261 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 662327 569666 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 242249 152578 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. 146532 5200 146532 5200 2287029 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 10 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 EUGENE NEWPORT PRESIENT 5.00 X 0 0 0 OSHA NEUMAN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 SHERRY GENDELMAN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SHEHADEH DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 HOWARD LEVINE CO-FOUNDER 12.00 X 0 0 0 BARBARA LUBIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 116700 0 0 116700 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 64708 3217355 957678 3282063 13697 9522 4175 45015 64708 45015 0 71937 30878 41059 41059 3336819 41059 9522 4175 5200 5200 1865505 1865505 116700 75855 11670 29175 337623 163811 57415 116397 83999 44348 12742 26909 33132 17478 5038 10616 2283 936 502 845 13651 5597 3003 5051 24195 9920 5323 8952 40095 400 39695 18440 2488 13706 2246 12000 4920 2640 4440 19353 13103 73 6177 954 340 182 432 5142 2108 1131 1903 PRINTING 57272 15077 29 42166 PROGRAM EXPENSES 35384 35384 POSTAGE 28137 6012 99 22026 FUNDRAISING FEES 20105 20105 54621 18547 3405 32669 2773791 2287029 116958 369804 1891 497711 275027 115322 220993 332461 28702 110041 24420 26457 13471 5069 12986 299977 351688 51587 51587 0 1016 907666 1472812 4679 9875 3713 635 8392 10510 X 0 0 0 0 899274 1462302 899274 1462302 907666 1472812 563028 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2801018 1509930 1628437 1443280 3227265 10609930 2801018 1509930 1628437 1443280 3227265 10609930 1349821 9260109 11030 15466 6833 20078 13697 67104 22214 -6343 4756 8504 29131 716 716 10706881 0.86490 0.89560 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 26457 13471 12986 12986 CREDIT CARDS PAYABLE 2772 SALES TAX PAYABLE 170 FEDERAL TAX REFUND -2307 635 3058761 0 3058761 278058 278058 3336819 2773791 0 2773791 0 2773791 PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS FROM CONSOLIDATED ENTITY (ALLIANCE GRAPHICS) 278,058. 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. 1860305 0 0 0 0 0 0 1860305 0 1860305 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT TO FREEDOM THEATRE TO DEVELOP AN ARTISTIC COMMUNITY IN NORTHERN PART OF THE WEST BANK. 91628 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM AND LET THE CHILDREN PLAY AND HEAL PSYCHOLOGICAL. 190203 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDING FOR CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, YOUTH MEDIA TRAINING, SUMMER CAMPS DANCE TROUPE COSTS FOR MEDIA CENTER. 100540 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA STIPEND AND EXPENSES FOR WORK IN GAZA. 83000 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. 51248 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA RAPID MEDICAL SCREENING FOR CHILDREN. 41050 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA FUNDS FOR LIBRARY PROJECT AND TUTORING CHILDREN. 29805 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT TO BUILD PLAYGROUND IN HAJJAH VILLAGE. 23910 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND WOMEN AFTER THE WAR ON GAZA. 20650 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. 10000 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. 10000 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. 10000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA GRANT FOR PROJECT TO PROMOTE READING IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES IN NABLUS. 9425 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. 9070 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. 8923 WIRE TRANSFER CASH MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA MAIA WATER PROJECT STIPEND. 8900 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. 7000 WIRE TRANSFER CASH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PALESTINIAN STUDENTS MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 160 152578 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 73742 0 73742 26476 10 7532 0 7532 81274 81274 26476 26476 54798 X 3 158 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 5 51895 FAIR MARKET VALUE X 1 957520 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. ALLIANCE GRAPHICS 1101 - 8TH ST SUITE 100 BERKELEY CA 94710 611558781 MANUFACTURING CLOTHING CA N/A C 1.00000 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALLIANCE GRAPHICS INC A 9522 FMV ALLIANCE GRAPHICS INC D 332461 FMV