United States · Human rights and democracy
Media Development Investment Fund Inc
Media Development Investment Fund
US non-profit organisation. Based in: United States. Active at least since 1999. Main sector: human rights and democracy.
MDIF is a not-for-profit investment fund for independent media in countries where access to free and independent media is under threat. We provide affordable debt and equity financing supported by technical assistance to media companies that provide the news, information and debate that people need to build free, thriving societies.
- Active at least since
- 1999
- Income 2023
- $17.7M
Accounts
Income Expenditure
Source: IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) — official register
Data table
| Year | Income | Expenditure | Public funds | Staff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-31 | $17.7M | $14.9M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2022-12-31 | $26.2M | $10.7M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.1M | $11.1M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2020-12-31 | $10M | $11.5M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2019-12-31 | $7M | $9.9M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2018-12-31 | $7.1M | $12.7M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2017-12-31 | $9.6M | $6.8M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.6M | $6.5M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2015-12-31 | $9.6M | $5.3M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.8M | $5.9M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2013-12-31 | $4.9M | $6.3M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2012-12-31 | $3.1M | $6.7M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.1M | $5.7M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
Public funds from donor governments
Payments by donor in the last 5 years
| Donor | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sida (Sweden) | €940,771 | €1.3M | €962,168 | €1.9M | €1.4M |
Payments to the organisation reported by the aid agencies of 17 countries (USAID, FCDO, BMZ, Sida and others) in their own IATI data, converted to euros at the year's average rate. They include funds passed on to local partners. Not all donors name the recipient of their payments, so figures may be incomplete; EU funds are in their own section.
Countries with projects published on IATI
Bangladesh ↗ 1 · Ethiopia ↗ 1 · Sierra Leone ↗ 1
Number of activities published on IATI that mention the country, added up over all years. Platforms that raise funds for other organisations publish every small project as a separate activity. Each country opens on d-portal the list of this organisation’s projects in that country.
Projects published on IATI (most recent and largest)
| Project | Country | Period | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protecting Independent Media for Effective Development (PRIMED) | Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone | 2020–2023 ongoing | – |
Titles are shown as published by the organisation, in their original language. Spending = disbursements and expenditure reported on IATI, in US$.
Official checks
- Public register
- ProPublica (IRS 990) — active registration
- Latest accounts filed
- 2023 (IRS Form 990 (ProPublica))
Facts from public registers and certification bodies, not a judgement on the organisation; the absence of a label is not a negative sign. Methodology
Timeline
- Tax-exempt status (IRS)
- First publication on IATI
Identifiers
EU-TR 665121296540-76 · IATI (d-portal) · ProPublica (IRS 990) · Wikidata