THE MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION (MESA) IS A NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION THAT FOSTERS THE STUDY OF THE MIDDLE EAST, PROMOTES HIGH STANDARDS OF SCHOLARSHIP AND TEACHING, AND ENCOURAGES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE REGION AND ITS PEOPLES THROUGH PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS AND SERVICES THAT ENHANCE EDUCATION, FURTHER INTELLECTUAL EXCHANGE, RECOGNIZE PROFESSIONAL DISTINCTION, AND DEFEND ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS STATUS AS A 501(C)(3) SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $690
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $161k | — | — | $690 | $178k $195k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
What Social Science executives earn
Comparable social science organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $122,500.
These are social science sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 435 organizations across 435 filings (2021 – 2024).
See full Social Science compensation data →Common questions about MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC received $177,900 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC equaled 19% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA INC reported $1M in total revenue and $918k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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