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Miaan Group Inc

EIN 86-3593594 · Austin, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceGood77 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Miaan Group Inc. (Miaan) is an Austin, Texas based organization dedicated to human rights in the Middle East, primarily in Iran. As part of its mission, Miaan focuses on building the capacity of a civil society to promote human rights, good governance, and social justice through advocacy and technology.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
-10 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
7

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 5% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 86% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 77 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $2.8 million spent. Fundraising: Miaan will raise funds for its organization by responding to requests for proposals from government agencies, including the US Department of State, and private foundations.
  2. Engagement in project development, data research and analysis: Miaan will work on multiple projects in furtherance of the organization'smission of supporting human rights in the Middle East. Miaan's 'Policy Analysis' project involves research and analysis on the efficacy ofinternational bodies and foreign governments in promoting human rights in the Middle East. Miaan produces reports and articles on its researchand regularly publishes information on what approaches and tools best promote human rights aims. Miaan is also a leading specialist in internet policy and digital security in the human rights space and its articles and research are regularly referenced in the media. Miaan also provides digital security training and assistance to human rights defenders and journalists. Additionally, Miaan works with partner organizations in the Middle East to conduct research and analysis of marginalized groups in the Middle East. All partner organizations are vetted for financial and operational history, and all are checked against OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.
  3. Consultation services to mission aligned organizations: Miaan offers their expertise and trainings to charitable organizations that share Miaan's goals. As with partner organizations, all trainee organizations are vetted for financial and operational history, and are checked against OFAC's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. Trainee organizations are charged a service fee for these consultations, which are set via comparison to similar services provided by other organizations. Revenue from these consultation services are used to offset costs and support other aspects of Miaan's operations. Theses consultation services improve the effectiveness of organizations working in the human rights sphere, directly furthering Miaan's charitable purpose.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 October 7, 2026.

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