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Middle East Broadcasting Networks Inc.

Middle East Broadcasting Networks Inc.

Springfield, VA
Tax ID42-1591205

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About this organization

Revenue

$104,061,426

Expenses

$104,605,550

Mission

Expand the spectrum of ideas & perspectives in the media of the Middle East & N Africa.

About

MBN primary brands currently include Alhurra, Radio Sawa, and Afia. Alhurra operates two, 24/7 Arabic-language news and information television channels - Alhurra/Alhurra HD and Alhurra - Iraq. Radio Sawa broadcasts 24/7 on eight programming streams in the Middle East and North Africa, and web sites as sources of up-to-the-minute news. MBN broadcasts from its headquarters in Northern Virginia, with production outlets in Washington, DC, Iraq, UAE, Lebanon, Israel, Morocco, and correspondents in the Middle East and around the world. MBN reaches an estimated 28 million people each week and provides the United States a direct and undistorted line of communication with the Arabic-speaking population of the Middle East and North Africa with its established footprint across the region. MBN is well placed to cover events and issues critical to understanding the fight against Islamic extremism.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The middle east broadcasting networks, inc. (mbn) mission is to expand the spectrum of ideas, opinions, and perspectives available in the media of the middle east and north africa; provide objective, accurate, and relevant news and information; and accurately represent america, americans, and american policies. through its multimedia broadcasts, mbn seeks to inform, engage, and connect with the regions' people in support of universal freedoms.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Expand the spectrum of ideas & perspectives in the media of the middle east & n africa.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is DC.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 7600 BOSTON BOULEVARD, SPRINGFIELD, VA, 22153.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 588 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$544,124.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2003.
  • The organization pays $61,774,443 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.

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