National Endowment For Democracy
Private foundation DCEIN 52-1344831
National Endowment For Democracy is a grantmaker based in DC (EIN 52-1344831). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $150M in grants paid across 78 awards in 2023. Its largest giving areas are Education, Arts Culture, Community Development. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
Funding capacity & financials (FY2023)
From National Endowment For Democracy's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.
Leadership & board
Officers, directors & key staff from National Endowment For Democracy's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
Who does the National Endowment For Democracy fund?
The National Endowment For Democracy is a private foundation that awards grants primarily in DC, NY, FL. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2023), it paid about $150M across 78 grants, concentrated in Education, Arts Culture, Community Development and Human Services.
What types of organizations does the National Endowment For Democracy fund?
The National Endowment For Democracy's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Education, Arts Culture, Community Development and Human Services. Recent recipients include International Republican Institute, International Republican Institute, American Center For International Labor Solidarity. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.
How much does the National Endowment For Democracy give, and what is a typical grant?
In FY2023, the National Endowment For Democracy awarded about $150M across 78 grants — an average grant of about $1.9M and a median of about $153K.
Where does the National Endowment For Democracy award grants?
The National Endowment For Democracy awards grants primarily in DC, NY, FL, based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.
Does the National Endowment For Democracy accept unsolicited grant applications?
GrantSonar has no verified information on whether the National Endowment For Democracy accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check the National Endowment For Democracy's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.
Who are recent National Endowment For Democracy grant recipients?
Recent National Endowment For Democracy grant recipients include International Republican Institute ($39M); International Republican Institute ($35M); American Center For International Labor Solidarity ($34M); National Democratic Institute For International Affairs ($34M); National Democratic Institute For International Affairs ($33M); Center For International Private Enterprise ($33M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.
Past National Endowment For Democracy grant recipients
GrantSonar holds 248 itemized recipient records for the National Endowment For Democracy from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Republican InstituteDC | $39M | 2022 | DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES |
| International Republican InstituteDC | $35M | 2023 | DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES |
| American Center For International Labor SolidarityDC | $34M | 2023 | PLURALISM |
| National Democratic Institute For International AffairsDC | $34M | 2021 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE + DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES |
| National Democratic Institute For International AffairsDC | $33M | 2022 | DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES |
| Center For International Private EnterpriseDC | $33M | 2023 | PLURALISM |
| National Democratic Institute For International AffairsDC | $33M | 2023 | DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES |
| International Republican InstituteDC | $32M | 2021 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE + DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES |
| Solidarity CenterDC | $29M | 2022 | PLURALISM |
| American Center For International Labor SolidarityDC | $28M | 2021 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE + PLURALISM |
| Center For International Private Enterprise INCDC | $28M | 2021 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE + PLURALISM |
| Center For International Private Enterprise (Cipe)DC | $24M | 2022 | PLURALISM |
| Center For International Private Enterprise INCDC | $9.7M | 2022 | PLURALISM |
| American Center For International Labor SolidarityDC | $7.3M | 2022 | PLURALISM |
| Freedom HouseDC | $1.3M | 2021 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE + PLURALISM |
| China Digital Times INCCA | $1.2M | 2023 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| China Digital Times INCCA | $1.1M | 2021 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| China Digital Times INCCA | $1.0M | 2022 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| EmgDC | $791K | 2022 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| Eye Media Group LLCVA | $770K | 2023 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| Center For Victims Of TortureMN | $759K | 2022 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| Directorio Democratico Cubano INCFL | $650K | 2023 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| Cuban Democratic DirectorateFL | $650K | 2022 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| Cuban Democratic DirectorateFL | $650K | 2021 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE |
| Freedom HouseDC | $642K | 2022 | EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, & CULTURE / PLURALISM |
Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.
Based on the National Endowment For Democracy's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2023). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.
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