Foundation for Defense of Democracies

FDD
Washington D.C., United States

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a policy institute focusing on foreign policy and national security. Founded in 2001, FDD combines policy research, democracy and counterterrorism education, strategic communications and investigative journalism in support of its mission to promote pluralism, defend democratic values and fight the ideologies that drive terrorism. FDD transforms ideas into action and policy by focusing its efforts where opinions are formed and decisions are made. FDD holds events throughout the year, including the Leading Thinkers series, briefings on Capitol Hill, expert roundtables for public officials, diplomats and military officers, book releases, and panel discussions and debates within the policy community.

Contact details

Address:
P.O. Box 33249, Washington D.C. 20033, USA

Country:
United States

Sub-region:
Northern America

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
North America, Latin America , Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Russia, Asia
Operating languages
English

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2001
Age (years)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 23
United States average
 41
Global average
 32
Founded by
Founders: Clifford D. May
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2024): Clifford D. May
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Bill McCarthy
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2022): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2024
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 35
United States average
 44
Global average
 79
2023
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 87
2021
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 66
% Female staff
2024
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 51%
United States average
 55%
Global average
 58%
2023
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 21%
2021
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 27%
% Female researchers
2024
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 28%
United States average
 56%
Global average
 52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 100
United States average
 52
Global average
 42
2022
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 1
Financials
2015
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 $8,750,290
United States average
 $20,007,773
Global average
 $57,352,757

Social

Likes (2023)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 9,674
United States average
 66,202
Global average
 26,982
Likes (2022)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 9,499
Likes (2021)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 9,120
Followers (2024)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 68,100
United States average
 51,947
Global average
 21,249
Followers (2022)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 48,012
Followers (2021)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 41,951
Subscribers (2024)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 5,080
United States average
 23,455
Global average
 7,742
Subscribers (2023)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 2,810
Subscribers (2022)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 2,580
Followers (2024)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 9,000
United States average
 24,076
Global average
 14,634
Followers (2023)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 5,791
Followers (2022)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 4,906

Data notes

Last updated: 16/04/2024
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website
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