National Democratic Institute For

Washington, DC · Founded 1984

Strengthening democratic institutions and processes worldwide

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Derek Mitchell
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About Organization

International development organization working to support and strengthen democratic institutions globally. Based in Washington, DC, NDI provides technical assistance for political parties, civic organizations, and legislatures in developing democracies. The organization reported $257.4 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$181.5M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$68.7M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $181,511,712 $182,823,929 $68,657,469 520
2022 — — — —
2022 $171,388,538 $172,467,477 $85,161,600 503
2021 $162,611,679 $162,638,731 $41,988,307 467
2020 $141,012,119 $139,004,437 $41,965,686 420
2019 $127,159,636 $126,678,162 $29,326,307 431
2018 $128,065,419 $127,476,247 $27,025,403 393
2017 $109,376,113 $109,761,886 $24,860,560 408

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Democratic Institute For

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Democratic Institute For.

Sander Schultz

Sander Schultz

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $272,394
Stephanie Rust

Stephanie Rust

Chief Programs Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $255,749
Janella Ferguson

Janella Ferguson

Chief Development Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $238,508
Manpreet Anand

Manpreet Anand

Regional Director for Asia-Pacific
Full-time
Compensation: $208,308
Deborah Ullmer

Deborah Ullmer

Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $191,262
Tamara Cofman Wittes

Tamara Cofman Wittes

President
Full-time
Jerry Hartz - Chief Gvt

Jerry Hartz - Chief Gvt

Chief Government Relations/Communications Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $235,185
Jennifer Ganem

Jennifer Ganem

Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $230,722
Seto Akinjiola

Seto Akinjiola

Interim Chief Human Resources Officer
Gemima Neves Barlow

Gemima Neves Barlow

Regional Director for Southern and East Africa
Scott Bates

Scott Bates

Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia
Julia Brothers

Julia Brothers

Deputy Director for Elections Programs
Matt Dippell

Matt Dippell

Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean Programs
Jeffrey England

Jeffrey England

Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa Programs
Christopher Fomunyoh

Christopher Fomunyoh

Senior Associate and Regional Director for Central and West Africa Programs
Raissa Tatad-Hazell

Raissa Tatad-Hazell

Deputy Regional Director for Asia Programs
Courtney Hess

Courtney Hess

Deputy Regional Director for Southern and East Africa
Richard L. Klein

Richard L. Klein

Director of Elections Programs
Sophia Moestrup

Sophia Moestrup

Deputy Regional Director for Central and West Africa Programs
Nadezhda Mouzykina

Nadezhda Mouzykina

Deputy Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe Programs
Birgitta Ohlsson

Birgitta Ohlsson

Director, Political Parties
DM

Derek Mitchell

Former President (Thru 9/4/23)
Full-time
Compensation: $566,534
OC

Olya Catto

Chief Operating Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $271,922
LC

Leslie Campbell - Senior

Assoc & Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $258,336
RB

Robert Benjamin - Senior

Assoc & Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $248,290
CF

Chris Fomunyoh - Senior

Assoc & Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $242,871
JR

Judith Reed

Chief Hr Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $229,309
DO

Dickson Omondi

Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $205,017
EB

Eva Busza

Regional Director
Full-time
Compensation: $202,368
DC

David C Leavy

Director (Thru 1/2024)
1 hrs/week
LC

Lionel C Johnson

Director (Thru 2/2024)
1 hrs/week
RW

Randi Weingarten

Director (As Of 6/2024)
1 hrs/week
SS

Sander Schultz

Chief Financial Officer
TA

Thomas A Daschle

Chairman
2 hrs/week

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

BW
Bernard W Aronson Director 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Bonnie S Glaser Director 1.00 hrs/week
CH
Caryn Halifax Director 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Clyde C Tuggle Director 1.00 hrs/week
DS
Dana Shell Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week
DF
Dean Fealk Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Donald A Baer Director 1.00 hrs/week
DB
Donna Brazile Director 1.00 hrs/week
EK
Eric Kessler Director 1.00 hrs/week
FM
Frank M Rusty Conner III Secretary 2.00 hrs/week
HC
Harriet C Babbitt Vice Chair 2.00 hrs/week
JB
J Brian Atwood Director 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Johnnie Carson Director 1.00 hrs/week
KF
Karl F Inderfurth Director 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Kathryn Walt Hall Director 1.00 hrs/week
MW
Maureen White Director 1.00 hrs/week
MT
Maurice Tempelsman Director 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Michael McFaul Director 1.00 hrs/week
MR
Michael R Steed Director 1.00 hrs/week
NH
Nancy H Rubin Director 1.00 hrs/week
PK
Peter Kovler Director 1.00 hrs/week
RG
Robert G Liberatore Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
RB
Rye Barcott Director 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Sam Gejdenson Director 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Shanthi Kalathil Director 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Stacey Abrams Director 1.00 hrs/week
TG
Toni G Verstandig Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$4.4M

Highest Paid

$607K

Derek Mitchell

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Derek Mitchell Former President (Thru 9/4/23) $566,534 $40,616 $607,150 40
Sander Schultz Chief Financial Officer $272,394 $61,662 $334,056 40
Chris Fomunyoh - Senior ASSOC & Regional Director $242,871 $55,912 $298,783 40
Olya Catto Chief Operating Officer $271,922 $21,976 $293,898 40
Stephanie Rust Chief Programs Officer $255,749 $38,005 $293,754 40
Leslie Campbell - Senior ASSOC & Regional Director $258,336 $23,965 $282,301 40
Robert Benjamin - Senior ASSOC & Regional Director $248,290 $32,705 $280,995 40
Judith Reed Chief HR Officer $229,309 $33,629 $262,938 40
Jerry Hartz - Chief Gvt Relations & COMM Officer $235,185 $23,146 $258,331 40
Jennifer Ganem Counsel $230,722 $24,563 $255,285 40
Deborah Ullmer Regional Director $191,262 $52,217 $243,479 40
Janella Ferguson Chief Development Officer $238,508 $3,846 $242,354 40
Dickson Omondi Regional Director $205,017 $33,017 $238,034 40
Eva Busza Regional Director $202,368 $30,992 $233,360 40
Manpreet Anand Regional Director $208,308 $22,837 $231,145 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$98.2M Grants Received
$8.2M Grants Given
22 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total
CF
Consortium For Elections &
$64.3M
NE
National Endowment For Democracy
$33.4M
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$190K
EW
East-West Management Institute Inc.
$166K
IF
International Foundation For Electoral
$108K
WH
With Honor Action Inc.
$5K

Top Grantees

16 total
IN
Internews Network ARCATA, CA
$2.3M
AB
American Bar Association Fund For Justice And Education WASHINGTON, DC
$1.1M
IR
International Republican Institute WASHINGTON, DC
$1.1M
IC
International Citycountry Management Association WASHINGTON, DC
$855K
TC
The Carter Center Inc. ATLANTA, GA
$669K
SF
Search For Common Ground WASHINGTON, DC
$367K
GC
Global Communities Inc. SILVER SPRING, MD
$313K
TF
The Freedom House Inc. WASHINGTON, DC
$218K
MI
Mobility International USA EUGENE, OR
$216K
IC
International Center For Not-For-Profit Law Inc. WASHINGTON, DC
$199K
+6 more grantees
Consortium For Elections & National Endowment For Democracy Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund East-West Management Institute Inc. International Foundation For Electoral With Honor Action Inc. Internews Network American Bar Association Fund For Justice And Education International Republican Institute International Citycountry Management Association The Carter Center Inc. Search For Common Ground Global Communities Inc. The Freedom House Inc. Mobility International USA International Center For Not-For-Profit Law Inc. American Center For International Labor Solidarity Outright Action International Nonviolent Initiative For Democracy Inc. Center For International Private Enterprise Inc. International Womens Media Foundation Swaniti Initiative
Consortium For Elections & National Endowment For Democracy Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund East-West Management Institute Inc. International Foundation For Electoral With Honor Action Inc. Internews Network American Bar Association Fund For Justice And Education International Republican Institute International Citycountry Management Association The Carter Center Inc. Search For Common Ground Global Communities Inc. The Freedom House Inc. Mobility International USA International Center For Not-For-Profit Law Inc. American Center For International Labor Solidarity Outright Action International Nonviolent Initiative For Democracy Inc. Center For International Private Enterprise Inc. International Womens Media Foundation Swaniti Initiative

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

10 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

10

Disregarded Entities

10
Asociacion Instituto Nacional Democrata Para Asuntos Internacionales Guatem
Guatemala City
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $1.6M Assets: $15K
Association Of Ndi-Dharamshala
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Institutul National Democrat Romania
Bucaresti
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $226K Assets: $29K
N D I Hungary Nonprofit Kft
Budapest
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $330K Assets: $32K
National Democratic Institute (Sri Lanka)
Battaramulla
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $888K Assets: $48K
National Democratic Institute For International Affairs Trust (Ndiia-Tz)
Harare
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $928K Assets: $176K
National Democratic Institute For International Affairs
South Atlantic Kanifing Municipal
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $147K Assets: $8K
National Democratic Institute For International Affairs Vilnius
Vilnius
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $3.1M Assets: $178K
Ndi Korea
Seoul
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $448K Assets: $49K
Sihtasustus Ndi Estonia
Tallinn
Strengthen Democratic Institutions
DRE
Income: $588K Assets: $60K

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$19.5M Total Obligated
$19.5M Total Amount
2 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
USAID AIDOAAA1400032 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2014-2024 $17,015,801
USAID AID669A1700001 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2017-2018 $2,496,306

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

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Phone

(202) 728-5500

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455 Massachusetts Ave NW 8th Floor Washington, DC 20001