NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR DEMOCRACY
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The National Endowment for Democracy is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $150.3M in grants paid to 71 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Public administration
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE
Washington, DC
$232.7M
23%
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Washington, DC
$227.5M
22%
AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY
Washington, DC
$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
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Grant Size
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- 221 grantees
- 162 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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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.
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