The Institute for Middle East Understanding

TUSTIN, CA EIN: 20-2389388 Website

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH A WIDE RANGE OF EDUCATION & INFORMATION ON THE PALESTINIAN EXPERIENCE.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.2M

+39.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$250K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$250K

About The Institute for Middle East Understanding

Based on IRS filings

The Institute for Middle East Understanding is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in TUSTIN, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $96K.

Focus Areas

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $250K (100%)

States

California

Cities

Tustin

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,179,465	$3,710,056	$3,050,621
Revenue	$4,480,181	$3,074,585	$2,357,780
Expenses	$3,294,214	$2,475,493	$1,966,961
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$96,345	$50,192	$1,223
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Imeu Policy Project ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
IMEU POLICY PROJECT Tustin, CA	PALESTINE AWARENESS	$250,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARGARET DEREUS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$144,737
DIANA BUTTU	COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR	40	$138,140
DANA KARDOUSH	DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR	40	$121,769
TANYA KEILANI	COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR	40	$126,356
JOSHUA RUEBNER	POLICY DIRECTOR	40	$36,386
JEANMARIE CONDON	BOARDMEMBER	1	—
ISAM SALAH	BOARDMEMBER	1	—
NASSER BARGHOUTI	BOARDMEMBER	1	—
NADIA TOMMALIEH	SECRETARY	1	—
KHALDOUN BAGHDADI	CHAIRMAN	1	—
ZAHIRA DAHDUL	TREASURER	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Institute for Middle East Understanding?

The Institute for Middle East Understanding is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in TUSTIN, CA. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Institute for Middle East Understanding?

As of 2024, The Institute for Middle East Understanding holds $5.2M in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $250K in 2024.

Where does The Institute for Middle East Understanding operate?

The Institute for Middle East Understanding has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does The Institute for Middle East Understanding award?

In 2024, The Institute for Middle East Understanding awarded 1 grants totaling $250K — an average of about $250K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Institute for Middle East Understanding's EIN?

The Institute for Middle East Understanding's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2389388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.