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The 990 read · EIN 52-0882226 · DC · Fiscal year FY ending May 2025

American Near East Refugee Aid

American Near East Refugee Aid: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Address development/humanitarian needs of palestinians and other communities in the middle east.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$323K Sean Carroll, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$176.3M 99.4% from donations and grants
Spent
$170.0M 95.4% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$46.3M end of FY ending May 2025
Savings
3.3 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
45 employees, 50 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

medium

No audited financial statements despite large revenue

Financial statements not audited on $176,317,328 of revenue.

Form 990 Part XII, line 2
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending May 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 95.4¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
95.4¢
Programs, $162.2M
1.4¢
Fundraising, $2.3M
3.2¢
Admin, $5.5M
Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, American Near East Refugee Aid spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $175.3M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 3.7% of program spending · $3.8M in grants $5.9M

Education: in lebanon, anera trained 7,408 youth through competency-based technical and life skills programs, including 172 who received advanced training, and empowered 3,000+ youth through recovery-focused initiatives that led to 200+ long-term job placements. Anera also rehabilitated schools and community facilities and awarded 20 nursing scholarships to vulnerable youth. In gaza, anera delivered 328 creative and therapeutic sessions reaching 11,455 children with psychosocial support, trained 551 teachers to integrate these approaches into classrooms, and established 44 temporary learning…

Program 2 · 3.3% of program spending · $3.6M in grants $5.4M

Community deveopment: In palestine, anera supported 125 women with small business grants, including participants in gaza who produced meals for vulnerable populations during the war, and improved water access in the west bank through the distribution of 400 water tanks. In lebanon, anera supported 30 farmers through greenhouse rehabilitation and installation and established 92 rooftop gardens to improve food security. Anera mobilized a nationwide volunteer network of 26,634 individuals contributing over 70,000 hours, and provided integrated education, psychosocial, and protection support to…

Program 3 · 0% of program spending $1K

Public education

Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $7.9M to $46.3M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending May 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending May 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Sean Carroll
President & CEO
$322,618
Derek Madsen
Chief Development Officer
$204,651
Elizabeth Demarest
VP of Communications
$166,879
Sandra Rasheed
Country Director
$142,107
Skylar Lawrence
Sr. Director of Philanthropy
$134,382
Demeco Ricks
Director of Accounting
$129,545
Nisreen Khalaf
Director of Product Donations
$116,261
Jackelyne Briseno
Director of Digital Fundraising
$111,713
Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
ParagonDonation platform services$348,948
Brutus Colin Siguineau LLCAccounting consulting services$204,750
Mission EdgeHuman recources consulting services$187,609
International Health PartnersDistribution of humanitarian goods$130,105
Base Solutions LLCIt services$122,260
Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the American Near East Refugee Aid.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the American Near East Refugee Aid CEO make?

Sean Carroll, President & CEO, received $322,618 in reportable compensation in FY ending May 2025, 0.2% of American Near East Refugee Aid's $170.0M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Part VII

What percentage of American Near East Refugee Aid donations go to programs?

American Near East Refugee Aid reported 95.4% of FY ending May 2025 spending as programs, 1.4% as fundraising and 3.2% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Part IX

How much money does American Near East Refugee Aid have?

Net assets were $46.3M at the end of FY ending May 2025, about 3.3 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending May 2025), Part X

Does American Near East Refugee Aid have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: no audited financial statements despite large revenue. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (FY ending May 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. American Near East Refugee Aid Form 990, FY ending May 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. American Near East Refugee Aid Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “American Near East Refugee Aid: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/american-near-east-refugee-aid/