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THE PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES ORIGINAL CONTENT ON IMPORTANT TOPICS IMPACTING THE REGION THAT COUNTERBALANCES THE EXTENSIVE MIS-INFORMATION ON ISSUES SUCH AS HISTORY, WOMEN'S AND LGBT RIGHTS AND SIMILAR ISSUES. 2938857 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false true false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 7 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X FAISAL AL MUTAR 6468444076 244 FIFTH AVENUE New York NY 10001 FAISAL AL Mutar President 40.0 0.0 X X 250000 0 9425 Mariana Benertize Sarria Director of Communications 40.0 0.0 X 116628 0 9349 Sam Hershey Chair 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Melissa Chen SECRETARY 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Dan Johnson TREASURER 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Dr Steven Pinker BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Brady Forrest Board Member 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Nick Gillespie BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Gerry Ohstrum BOARD MEMBER 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 366628 0 18774 2 false true false 0 758592 758592 0 155292 155292 0 0 0 0 0 975000 948459 26541 26541 26541 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 593 593 593 941018 0 182426 X 83262 83262 0 713593 713593 0 259424 145412 31071 82941 0 429770 242667 51475 135628 17150 10755 2054 4341 38217 21579 4577 12061 51278 28953 6142 16183 0 0 35004 35004 0 0 0 1078003 1001393 36596 40014 341130 333398 7732 418748 338329 60779 19640 0 0 25914 5183 5183 15548 32599 7217 11076 14306 0 26321 5827 8943 11551 0 0 0 6443 1289 1289 3865 BAD DEBT EXPENSE 48000 48000 LOSS DUE TO CYBERSECURITY 140148 140148 3745004 2938857 450069 356078 X 1252268 1954920 3684602 433344 48000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2034 2034 10537 8101 0 2436 678527 498035 0 0 0 0 0 0 4150 4150 5669581 2894919 88501 45460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152892 146981 0 0 241393 192441 X 5040944 1848723 387244 853755 5428188 2702478 5669581 2894919 -2803986 -7124 85400 X false true X true false X 1765510 1737037 4017335 7583359 758592 15861833 0 0 1765510 1737037 4017335 7583359 758592 15861833 5004526 10857307 4623 46 3374 103527 155292 266862 0 0 0 7565 0 593 8158 16136853 0.67283 0.69721 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 10537 8101 2436 2436 0 0 X 1019294 -7124 85400 78276 941018 941018 3745004 3745004 3745004 SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: The Organization is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and exempt from state income taxes under state law, and no provision for such income tax has been reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Organization is subject to tax on unrelated business activities; however, the Organization had no unrelated business activities for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Organization has evaluated uncertain tax positions with respect to its operations and concluded there are no such positions at December 31, 2024 and 2023. The Organization did not recognize any tax-related interest or penalties during the period presented in these financial statements. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. There has been no tax-related interest or penalties for the years presented in these financial statements. true Middle East and North Africa 1 6 Grantmaking 405475 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Bayt al Hikma 272991 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services MENA Operation 34558 1 6 1 6 713024 713024 Middle East and North Africa Assistance 713054 wire 1 false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2: Each year IBB will set aside a discretionary grant budget approved by the Board of Directors to donate to individuals and organizations identified by the professional staff whose efforts support the IBB mission. Grants must deliver a program, service, or information to communities or cultures where human rights, democratic and/or enlightenment values are denied or restricted. As a general rule these efforts should serve communities in the MENA region. The President shall form and chair a committee consisting of at least one Director and a MENA-region staff member. Additional committee members having familiarity with the issues at hand (conditions in the region, microgrant programs, etc.) may also serve. The committee will periodically review applications, reaching consensus on candidates. Thereafter, the President will inform candidates of the decision. All grantees must agree to submit a final report with documentation or similar evidence that the purpose of the grant has been achieved or executed. All grantees will be properly invoiced and their expenses documented. true WLC Operations LLC 3345 18th Street NW Washington DC 20019 920425092 83262 Fiscal Sponsorship for WLC events 0 1 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: IBB enters into fiscal sponsorship agreements and grants funds out as part of those agreements which are approved by the President. 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ANY ENTITY OF WHICH SUCH PERSON OR A RELATIVE OF SUCH PERSON IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, MEMBER, OWNER (EITHER AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR OR PARTNER), OR EMPLOYEE AND WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS A RELATIONSHIP; 2. ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST SUCH PERSON OR A RELATIVE OF SUCH PERSON MAY HAVE IN ANY CORPORATION, ORGANIZATION, PARTNERSHIP, OR OTHER ENTITY WHICH PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE CORPORATION FOR A FEE OR OTHER COMPENSATION; AND 3. ANY POSITION OR OTHER MATERIAL RELATIONSHIP SUCH AS DIRECTOR, OFFICER, KEY EMPLOYEE, OR RELATIVE OF SUCH PERSON MAY HAVE WITH ANY NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, Line 15A: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS and approves THE COMPENSATION OF THE President and key officers of the organization. The organization conducts surveys and review of comparable organizations form 990s and compensation information publicly available for comparable positions. FORM 990, PART VI, Line 15B: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF MANAGEMENT STAFF AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAKES THE FINAL DECISION ON MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART III, Line 4A: TRANSLATION OF WIKIPEDIA CONTENT FROM ENGLISH TO ARABIC FOCUSING ON CIVIL, HUMAN AND WOMEN'S RIGHTS, POLITICAL SCIENCE, NATURAL SCIENCES, EVOLUTION, DEMOCRATIC THEORY AND RATIONALISM. THE GOAL IS TO ADDRESS THE RELATIVE PAUCITY OF THIS TYPE OF INFORMATION ON THE ARABIC LANGUAGE VERSION OF WIKIPEDIA. TRANSLATIONS ARE CREATED BY PAID AD VOLUNTEER TRANSLATORS IN THE REGION. CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ORIGINAL PODCASTS AND VIDEO CONTENT THAT PROMOTE THE WORK OF THINKERS AND INTELLECTUALS IN THE MENA REGION WHO EXEMPLIFY THE VALUES OF SECULAR DEMOCRACY LIBERAL THOUGHT AND FACT BASED SCIENCE. THE PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES ORIGINAL CONTENT ON IMPORTANT TOPICS IMPACTING THE REGION THAT COUNTERBALANCES THE EXTENSIVE MIS-INFORMATION ON ISSUES SUCH AS HISTORY, WOMEN'S AND LGBT RIGHTS AND SIMILAR ISSUES. FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM CONSULTANTS TOTAL FEES:1001393 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONSULTING TOTAL FEES:57224 FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:GRANT WRITER TOTAL FEES:19386