Foundation for Middle East Peace


The Foundation for Middle East Peace is an American nonprofit organization which promotes a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through grants, public programming, and research. The organization was established in 1979 by Merle Thorpe, Jr. Lara Friedman is the current President of the Foundation.

Activities

The Foundation advances its goals through education and advocacy and the publication of books and pamphlets about the conflict. FMEP also has a speakers’ program to introduce Israeli, Palestinian, and other experts to U.S. audiences and its own officers also engage in public speaking. The organization also has a small grant program to support groups that contribute to peace between Israel and Palestine.
FMEP pays particular attention to the effect that Israeli settlements have on Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts. In 1992, the Foundation introduced its bimonthly "Report on Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Territories." The Report contains detailed information and analysis on settlements and related issues.

Trustees, officers, and staff

FMEP Officers are:
Past Presidents of FMEP: Matthew Duss, Ambassador Philip Wilcox.

Funding

The Foundation for Middle East Peace supports its publication, education, outreach, and grant programs with funds from an endowment from its founder, the late Merle Thorpe, Jr., and from donations. The Foundation is a non-profit private foundation qualified under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.