National Endowment for Democracy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds National Endowment for Democracy?
National Endowment for Democracy is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Hurford Foundation ($1.1M), Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow ($50K), Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to National Endowment for Democracy between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hurford Foundation | $1,050,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation | $45,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The International Refugee Rights Initiative | $36,667 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Kahng Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $25,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| DT Institute | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Nazarian Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Humanity United | $7,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chopivsky Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Barr Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $310K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $186K.
What grants has National Endowment for Democracy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Hurford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,500 |
| 2025 | Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation | Carl Gershman Fund for Democrats At-Risk | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Hurford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $225,000 |
| 2024 | Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation | TO AID IN THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | DT Institute | PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Humanity United | Peacebuilding | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Chopivsky Family Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Barr Foundation | FOR UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE SERVICE OF RACHEL KLEINFELD DURING BARR'S JUNE 11, 2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Hurford Foundation | DONATION | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation | Carl Gershman Fund for Democrats At-Risk | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Hurford Foundation | DONATION | $280,000 |
| 2022 | Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation | Carl Gershman Fund for Democrats At-Risk | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Nazarian Family Foundation | TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Kahng Foundation | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Hurford Foundation | DONATION | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The International Refugee Rights Initiative | STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC VOICES OF THE YOUTH | $7,500 |
| 2020 | The Hurford Foundation | DONATION | $125,000 |
| 2020 | The International Refugee Rights Initiative | STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC VOICES OF THE YOUTH | $29,167 |
| 2020 | Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Endowment for Democracy?
National Endowment for Democracy is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Hurford Foundation ($1.1M), Cole Birches Fdn-Dima-Winslow ($50K), Marilyn and Glen Nelson Family Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to National Endowment for Democracy between 2020–2025.
Who is National Endowment for Democracy's largest funder?
The Hurford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of National Endowment for Democracy, with $1.1M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has National Endowment for Democracy received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to National Endowment for Democracy across 22 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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