United States · Human rights and democracy
National Democratic Institute For International Affairs
US non-profit organisation. Based in: United States. Active at least since 1984. Main sector: human rights and democracy.
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that believes a world rooted in freedom — where people have a say in how they’re governed and with leaders who are accountable to their people — fosters more stability, security and prosperity for everyone. NDI envisions a world where democracy and freedom prevail, with dignity for all. We are privileged to work with exceptional individuals whose tireless efforts for freedom make the world a safer, more secure and prosperous place.
- Active at least since
- 1984
- Income 2023
- $171.4M
Accounts
Income Expenditure
Source: IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) — official register
Data table
| Year | Income | Expenditure | Public funds | Staff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-30 | $171.4M | $172.5M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2022-09-30 | $162.6M | $162.6M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2021-09-30 | $141M | $139M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2020-09-30 | $127.2M | $126.7M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2019-09-30 | $128.1M | $127.5M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2018-09-30 | $109.4M | $109.8M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2017-09-30 | $110.6M | $110.1M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2016-09-30 | $120.6M | $120M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2015-09-30 | $122.6M | $122.5M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2014-09-30 | $134.2M | $134.2M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2013-09-30 | $140.1M | $140.2M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2012-09-30 | $139.1M | $139M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
| 2011-09-30 | $148.7M | $148.8M | – | – | IRS Form 990 (ProPublica) |
Public funds from donor governments
Payments by donor in the last 5 years
| Donor | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCDO (United Kingdom) | €388,839 | €2.2M | €1.2M | €2.3M | €526,184 |
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
Armenia ↗ 2 · Montenegro ↗ 2 · Bosnia & Herzegovina ↗ 1 · Malawi ↗ 1 · Nepal ↗ 1 · Zambia ↗ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strengthening Parliamentary Responsiveness and Community Linkages in Armenia | Armenia | 2026–… ongoing | – |
| Montenegro: Strengthening Democratic Resilience | Montenegro | 2026–… ongoing | – |
| Assessing Citizen Priorities and Socio-Political Perceptions in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 2026–2026 closed | – |
| Effective State and Democracy Programmes in Zambia | Zambia | 2025–… ongoing | – |
| Collaborative Governance and Learning Pilot II in Nepal | Nepal | 2025–2026 closed | – |
| Increasing Women's Political Participation in Armenia | Armenia | 2025–2026 closed | – |
| Strengthening legislative processes and inclusive policymaking in Montenegro | Montenegro | 2025–2026 closed | – |
| ENHANCING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND OVERSIGHT OF MALAWI’S 2025 ELECTIONS | Malawi | 2025–2026 closed | – |
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 533093729378-87 · IATI (d-portal) · ProPublica (IRS 990)