National Endowment for Democracy
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521344831 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, National Endowment for Democracy has awarded $715.4M across 559 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to International Republican Institute. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What National Endowment for Democracy funds
National Endowment for Democracy's giving carries a documented focus on education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Republican Institute DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES | Washington, DC | $39.2M | 2023 |
| International Republican Institute DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE & POLITICAL PARTIES | Washington, DC | $35.4M | 2024 |
| American Center for International Labor Solidarity PLURALISM | Washington, DC | $34.3M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from National Endowment for Democracy
National Endowment for Democracy's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at ned.org.
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Frequently asked questions about National Endowment for Democracy
- Does National Endowment for Democracy accept grant applications?
- National Endowment for Democracy's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does National Endowment for Democracy fund?
- National Endowment for Democracy's grants focus on education. Example recipients include International Republican Institute, American Center for International Labor Solidarity. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does National Endowment for Democracy give in grants?
- National Endowment for Democracy's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $246.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $715.4M over 559 grants.
- Where is National Endowment for Democracy located?
- National Endowment for Democracy is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521344831.
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