Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Through mentorship, community, and advocacy, AMEJA strengthens fair, accurate, nuanced coverage and helps journalists build more connected, durable careers in U.S. media. Fostering curiosity and learning by supporting pathways into journalism for students and emerging professionals. Objective is to recognize and financially support excellence in journalism covering Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and West Asian communities, and emphasize journalism that demonstrates AMEJA's values, including increased visibility for underrepresented journalists, and strengthening our network and community.
- Income
- $76,945
- Spending
- $24,732
- Reserves
- 70 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $8,763 spent. Administering an open submission process (members and non-members eligible). Convening an independent volunteer jury of professional journalists to evaluate 124 entries across seven categories. Hosting an in-person awards ceremony to recognize winners and finalists Providing $1,000 cash prizes per category (7 total awards) 107 attendees participated in the awards ceremony. Event included live cultural programming (musical performance). Books and merchandise were donated and sold to support the organization. Number of persons benefited: Direct award recipients: 7 journalists. Ceremony attendees: 107 individuals. Submission participants: 124 entrants. Itemized expenses: Venue and catering: $6,000, Musician (Clarissa Bitar): $485, Photographer (Daleelah Saleh): $250, Travel reimbursement: $835, Awards prize pool and trophies: $7,457 total ($6,770 in prize money, $687.88 for trophies) Programs + Laminating Sheets: $317.39, Miscilaneous expenses (Table Cloths, Square Payment Reader, etc): $187.85
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2020.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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