National Endowment For Democracy

Organization Overview

National Endowment For Democracy is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 09/2021, National Endowment For Democracy employed 282 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Endowment For Democracy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2021, National Endowment For Democracy generated $253.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $252.4m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, National Endowment For Democracy has awarded 597 individual grants totaling $517,732,854. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NED HAS A SINGULAR MISSION - ADVANCING DEMOCRACY IN SUPPORT OF FREEDOM AROUND THE WORLD. OUR TARGETED, DEMAND-DRIVEN SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF LOCAL NGOS THAT DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS, STRENGTHEN INDEPENDENT MEDIA AND CIVIC EDUCATION, AND EMPOWER WOMEN AND YOUTH IN A MANNER THAT ENABLES THEM TO ESTABLISH CREDIBILITY AS DEMOCRATIZING FORCES IN THEIR OWN SOCIETIES. NED FURTHER LEVERAGES ITS GRANTS PROGRAM THROUGH NETWORKING AND RECOGNITION ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE POLITICAL SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY (THE WORLD MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY, THE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MEDIA ASSISTANCE, THE REAGAN-FASCELL DEMOCRACY FELLOWS PROGRAM, AND DEMOCRACY AWARD EVENTS), AS WELL AS THROUGH SCHOLARLY RESEARCH THAT GIVES ACTIVISTS ACCESS TO THE LATEST INSIGHTS ON STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR DEMOCRATIC TRANSITION (THE JOURNAL OF DEMOCRACY AND THE INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR DEMOCRATIC STUDIES).

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION, CULTURE, COMMUNICATION, AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION - THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS PROGRAMS THAT NOURISH A STRONG DEMOCRATIC CIVIC CULTURE. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR CIVIC EDUCATION, TRAINING PROGRAMS, PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION MEDIA.


PLURALISM - THE ENDOWMENT ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG INDEPENDENT PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS TRADE UNIONS, BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS, CIVIC AND WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS.


DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL PARTIES - THE ENDOWMENT SEEKS TO PROMOTE STRONG STABLE POLITICAL PARTIES COMMITTED TO THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $251,696,075
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,273,265
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$252,969,340
Total Program Service Revenue$380,969
Investment income $40,201
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $253,595,252

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Endowment For Democracy has awarded $92,169,583 in support to 69 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

$21,837,983

NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

$20,911,372

AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

$19,649,626

CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE ENTERPRISE INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

$19,201,801

CHINA DIGITAL TIMES INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Berkeley, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

$1,241,667

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

$913,221
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that National Endowment For Democracy has recieved totaling $185,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$125,000
Kahng Foundation

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION

$30,000
The Hurford Foundation

Colts Neck, NJ

PURPOSE: DONATION

$20,000
Marilyn And Glen Nelson Family Foundation

Minnetonka, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
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