The Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) has provided critical, rigorous coverage and analysis of politics, culture, and society in the Middle East since 1971. Your support for MERIP ensures the longevity of our quarterly publication, Middle East Report, including the provision of our text archive free to all. We envision a vibrant future for MERIP that will include new activities, engagement, and events that will only be possible through the support of readers and comrades like you.
MERIP is a registered 501(c)3 non profit organization and all monetary contributions are tax deductible in the United States to the fullest extent of the law.
EIN: 04-2552770
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Ways to Give
MONTHLY GIVING: By signing up for recurring monthly donations, MERIP is better able to plan for future projects, issues, and activities. We greatly appreciate those who can support us on a monthly basis, however small or large the donation may be.
MAKE A RECURRING DONATION HERE
WIRE TRANSFERS: For wire transfers, if you prefer to contribute funds directly from your bank account, this option provides a secure and efficient way to support our mission. Please contact us at business@merip.org, and we will provide you with the necessary information to facilitate the wire transfer.
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS: A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving vehicle that provides an immediate tax benefit to the donor while allowing them to make grants to qualified nonprofit organizations like MERIP. Contact your financial advisor to learn more about this charitable giving vehicle. To learn more about how your donor-advised fund could help MERIP, please contact us at business@merip.org.
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EIN: 04-2552770
LEGACY GIVING: Your gift left through your estate will ensure that your legacy strengthens MERIP’s work. Here is some sample language for your will:
I hereby give ___________________* to the Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP), a registered 501(c)(3) organization, to support the objects and purposes of the organization.
IRA DISTRIBUTIONS: You can give directly from your IRA. If you are over 70.5 years of age, you can donate up to $100,000 tax-free annually from your IRA account. If you need assistance setting this up, please contact us at business@merip.org.
DONATE STOCK: If you want to support MERIP through stocks, we offer convenient options for your charitable giving. In addition, donating appreciated stocks can provide you with significant tax advantages. By transferring stocks directly to MERIP, you may be eligible for a tax deduction based on the fair market value of the stocks at the time of donation while avoiding capital gains tax. To initiate a stock donation, please follow the link below to stockdonator or contact us at business@merip.org, and we will guide you through the process.
Donate Stock To Middle East Research and Information Project
MERIP strongly recommends that you discuss these options with a registered financial advisor. To receive more information about any of these options or to coordinate your planned giving, please contact our executive director James Ryan (jamesryan@merip.org). Thank you for your interest in supporting MERIP’s future.
