NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
AI Summary
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides funding through a relationship-based model, primarily by invitation only. With a total of $150.3 million in grants paid to 221 grantees in 2024, NED does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections for engagement. Nonprofits interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to facilitate potential connections.
Mission Statement
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Cause Areas
2
Public administration
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE
$232.7M
23%
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
$227.5M
22%
AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY
$223.7M
22%
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Total No. of Grants
78
Median 1st year grant
$66.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$85K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY?
No. NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY give?
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $67 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $150.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY awarded grants to about 220 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE, NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, and AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY?
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.