Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc
The Organization aims to teach the principles and methods of nonviolence in the process of establishing democracy by educating the general public about democratic values, peace, pluralism and nonviolent culture and practice.
Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $342,763
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $681,153
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $69
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $686,593
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $167K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iihe Albany, NY | Education | $41,849 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $342,763 | $681,153 | $686,593 | — | — | $69 |
| 2023 | $363,635 | $904,470 | $749,596 | — | — | $59 |
| 2022 | $177,852 | $490,046 | $405,101 | — | — | $46 |
| 2021 | $84,506 | $391,291 | $583,724 | $41,849 | 1 | $60 |
| 2020 | $282,729 | $840,034 | $649,250 | $166,763 | 1 | $34 |
| 2019 | $65,868 | $334,363 | $284,130 | $166,763 | 1 | $-4,381 |
About Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Needham Heights, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $343K in total assets. Net investment income was $69.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc is led by Arash Azizi, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arash Azizi
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Fatemeh Haghighatjoo
Clerk & Director
Director → Clerk & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
$53K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Yiping Wang
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Farzin Vahdat (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Esha Momeni (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $120K, to Dr Fatemeh Haghighatjoo (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc
How large is Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc?
Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc reported $343K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $681K.
What is Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc?
Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Needham Heights, MA. It holds $343K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc operate?
Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc's EIN?
Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0576521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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