PHILADELPHIA – September 24, 2024 –Recent letters from Congressman Jason Smith, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel have cited research by the Middle East Forum (MEF). The letters call for investigation into eight tax-exempt organizations allegedly involved in activities inconsistent with their charitable status.
Specifically, MEF’s work was cited regarding:
- Ties between Islamic Relief Worldwide and designated terrorist organizations.
- Funding sources and activities of Baitumaal and United Hands Relief.
“The Middle East Forum has been engaged in investigating and exposing extremist organizations or abusing their tax-exempt status,” notes Gregg Roman, MEF’s director. “We are gratified to see our research informing Congressional work and leading to greater scrutiny of these organizations.”
Sam Westrop, director of MEF’s Islamist Watch, adds: “The citation of our work in these congressional inquiries confirms the importance of continued vigilance and thorough investigation into groups that may be misusing charitable status to advance extremist ideologies.”
The Middle East Forum, a non-profit organization, promotes American interests in the Middle East and protects Western civilization from Islamism. It does so through a combination of original ideas and focused activism. For more information, visit www.meforum.org.
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For more information, contact:
Gregg Roman
roman@meforum.org
+1 (215) 546 5406
