National Democratic Institute for
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$68.7M
-19.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.1M
-1.4% YoY
Grant Count
12
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$674K
+31.5% YoY
About National Democratic Institute for
Based on IRS filings
National Democratic Institute for is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $68.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $8.1M. Net investment income was $514K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $68,657,469 | $85,161,600 | $41,988,307 |
| Revenue | $181,511,712 | $171,388,538 | $162,611,679 |
| Expenses | $182,823,929 | $172,467,477 | $162,638,731 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $513,815 | $324,406 | $23,298 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Internews Network ($2,257,120), The Freedom House Inc ($1,245,890), International Citycountry Management Association ($903,865).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNEWS NETWORK ARCATA, CA | RIGHTS | $2,257,120 |
| AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FUND FOR JUSTICE AND EDUCATION WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL PROCESSES | $871,154 |
| INTERNATIONAL REPUBLICAN INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL PROCESSES | $412,471 |
| INTERNATIONAL CITYCOUNTRY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL PROCESSES | $903,865 |
| SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL PROCESSES | $256,529 |
| THE FREEDOM HOUSE INC WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS | $1,245,890 |
| MOBILITY INTERNATIONAL USA EUGENE, OR | RIGHTS | $608,013 |
| INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT LAW INC WASHINGTON, DC | POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS | $322,043 |
| AMERICAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL LABOR SOLIDARITY WASHINGTON, DC | RIGHTS | $455,133 |
| NONVIOLENT INITIATIVE FOR DEMOCRACY INC NEEDHAM, MA | POLITICAL PROCESSES | $264,794 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS A DASCHLE | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| HARRIET C BABBITT | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| FRANK M RUSTY CONNER III | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ROBERT G LIBERATORE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| STACEY ABRAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BERNARD W ARONSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J BRIAN ATWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONALD A BAER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYE BARCOTT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DONNA BRAZILE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHNNIE CARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEAN FEALK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAM GEJDENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BONNIE S GLASER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARYN HALIFAX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN WALT HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARL F INDERFURTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LIONEL C JOHNSON | DIRECTOR (THRU 2/2024) | 1 | — |
| SHANTHI KALATHIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC KESSLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETER KOVLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID C LEAVY | DIRECTOR (THRU 1/2024) | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MCFAUL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NANCY H RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANA SHELL SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL R STEED | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAURICE TEMPELSMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLYDE C TUGGLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONI G VERSTANDIG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RANDI WEINGARTEN | DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/2024) | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN WHITE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SANDER SCHULTZ | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $272,394 |
| OLYA CATTO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $271,922 |
| TAMARA COFMAN WITTES | PRESIDENT (AS OF 3/15/24) | 40 | — |
| STEPHANIE RUST | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER | 40 | $255,749 |
| CHRIS FOMUNYOH - SENIOR | ASSOC & REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $242,871 |
| LESLIE CAMPBELL - SENIOR | ASSOC & REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $258,336 |
| DEBORAH ULLMER | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $191,262 |
| DICKSON OMONDI | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $205,017 |
| EVA BUSZA | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $202,368 |
| MANPREET ANAND | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $208,308 |
| ROBERT BENJAMIN - SENIOR | ASSOC & REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $248,290 |
| JUDITH REED | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $229,309 |
| JERRY HARTZ - CHIEF GVT | RELATIONS & COMM OFFICER | 40 | $235,185 |
| JENNIFER GANEM | COUNSEL | 40 | $230,722 |
| JANELLA FERGUSON | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $238,508 |
| DEREK MITCHELL | FORMER PRESIDENT (THRU 9/4/23) | 40 | $566,534 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Democratic Institute for?
National Democratic Institute for is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $68.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Democratic Institute for?
As of 2024, National Democratic Institute for holds $68.7M in total assets with $181.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $8.1M in 2024.
Where does National Democratic Institute for operate?
National Democratic Institute for has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon, Texas.
What size grants does National Democratic Institute for award?
In 2024, National Democratic Institute for awarded 12 grants totaling $8.1M — an average of about $674K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Democratic Institute for's EIN?
National Democratic Institute for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1338892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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