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Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Needham Heights, MA EIN: 80-0576521 Website

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.

Key facts about Nonviolent Initiative for Democracy Inc

EIN
80-0576521
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Total assets
$342,763

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$343K

-5.7% YoY

Revenue

$681K

-24.7% YoY

Net Investment Income

$69

+16.9% YoY

Expenses

$687K

-8.4% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Albany

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K1 grant2019 1 grant2020 1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2021) to $167K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$342,763$363,635$177,852
Revenue$681,153$904,470$490,046
Expenses$686,593$749,596$405,101
Net Investment Income$69$59$46

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Dr Fatemeh Haghighatjoo — Director: $120KDr Fatemeh HaghighatjooDirector$120K

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.

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