National Endowment For Democracy
- Assets
- $118.3m
- Revenue
- $253.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 282
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1985
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 52-1344831
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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mr Carl Gershman President | Officer | 40 | $365,033 |
Mr Edmund M Glabus Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $218,560 |
Ms Laura C Golightly Sr. Director, Financial Mgmt | Officer | 40 | $216,999 |
Ms Barbara Haig Deputy To Pres - Strategy & Policy | 40 | $214,208 | |
Mr Brian Joseph VP Programs | 40 | $199,053 | |
Mr Paul Moniz Sr. Director, Kmit | 40 | $198,655 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer Legal Fees | 9/29/21 | $280,331 |
Rei Systems Inc Grant Management System Consulting | 9/29/21 | $1,721,260 |
Grantbook Inc Grant Management System Consulting | 9/29/21 | $354,988 |
M3com Of Virginia Inc It Data Center Business Contniuity | 9/29/21 | $353,086 |
Hunton Andrews Kurth Llp Legal Fees | 9/29/21 | $143,957 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $92,144,544 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $114,080,198 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $924,981 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $924,981 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,633,878 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,786,059 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,939,528 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,795,668 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $131,188 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $265,695 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,731,723 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $723,683 |
| Information technology | $1,641,983 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,430,473 |
| Travel | $64,502 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,803 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $723,658 |
| Insurance | $155,533 |
| All other expenses | $17,565 |
| Total functional expenses | $252,429,966 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,641,644 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,256,877 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $19,096,636 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,176,889 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,788,507 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,916,252 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,765,936 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $71,607,927 |
| Total assets | $118,250,668 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,128,176 |
| Grants payable | $15,771,999 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,895,821 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $87,413,581 |
| Total liabilities | $111,209,577 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,475,266 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,565,825 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $118,250,668 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Endowment For Democracy has awarded $92,169,583 in support to 69 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | $21,837,983 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | $20,911,372 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | $19,649,626 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | $19,201,801 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | $1,241,667 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, CULTURE, & FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION | $913,221 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that National Endowment For Democracy has recieved totaling $185,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
National Endowment For Democracy Washington, DC | $118,250,668 | $253,595,252 |
Center For Community Change Action Washington, DC | $13,750,563 | $15,082,091 |
American Conservative Union Alexandria, VA | $4,885,240 | $15,442,633 |
Center For American Progress Action Fund Washington, DC | $5,490,835 | $12,854,526 |
Consumer Bankers Association Washington, DC | $14,757,474 | $11,272,002 |
Centre For Public Impact North America Inc Washington, DC | $15,029,956 | $20,852,661 |
Public Citizen Inc Washington, DC | $4,340,834 | $7,987,999 |
Common Cause Washington, DC | $11,922,837 | $10,088,774 |
American Road And Transportation Builders Association Washington, DC | $8,270,430 | $9,321,021 |
Alliance For Telecommunications Industry Solutions Washington, DC | $11,826,639 | $10,016,608 |
Americans For Tax Reform Washington, DC | $22,926,988 | $9,199,721 |
Electronic Transactions Association Washington, DC | $10,336,129 | $4,909,988 |