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Middle East Children's Alliance

Mission

The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) works to protect the rights and improve the lives of children in the Middle East through aid, empowerment and education. In the Middle East, MECA provides humanitarian aid, partners with community organizations to run projects for children, and supports income-generation projects. In the US and internationally, MECA raises awareness about the lives of children in the region and encourages meaningful action.

Berkeley CA | EIN: 94-3074600

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1101 Eighth Street, Suite 100,
Berkeley CA 94710

https://www.mecaforpeace.org

510-548-0542

Middle East Children's Alliance

Mission

Berkeley CA | EIN: 94-3074600

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

1101 Eighth Street, Suite 100,
Berkeley CA 94710

https://www.mecaforpeace.org

510-548-0542

Beacon Report

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

SCORE100%

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.

No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

SCORE100%

Financial Statements:Yes

SCORE100%

Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

SCORE100%

No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

SCORE100%

Records Retention Policy:Yes

SCORE100%

Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

SCORE0%

Accountability Panel
Score	Metric
100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public. Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2024.
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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Middle East Children's Alliance

Mission

Middle East Children's Alliance

Mission

Beacon Report