Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Estonia
Browse 31 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in Estonia. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.
Showing 12 of 31 organisations
CompanyWhat they do
- Citizen OS FoundationTallinn, EstoniaDemocracy & Civil society
- SalkTallinn, EstoniaDemocracy & Civil society · Human rights
- ELEesti Lasterikaste Perede LiitViljandi, EstoniaChildren & Youth · Community development +2 more
- Eesti Rahvaülikoolide LiitTartu, EstoniaEducation · Community development +1 more

- SASaare ArenduskeskusKuressaare, EstoniaCommunity development · Democracy & Civil society +1 more
- ELEesti LGBT ÜhingTallinn, EstoniaLGBTQ+ · Human rights +5 more
- ISIntegratsiooni SihtasutusNarva, EstoniaCommunity development · Education +4 more
- AEAvatud Eesti FondTallinn, EstoniaDemocracy & Civil society · Human rights +7 more
- LKLääne-Harju KoostöökoguPadise küla, EstoniaCommunity development · Elderly care +1 more
- TMTartu MementoTartu, EstoniaHuman rights · Heritage +1 more
- Agora Election ObservationTallinn, EstoniaDemocracy & Civil society · Human rights

- SISoome Instituut EestisTallinn, EstoniaArts & Culture · Education +1 more
Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Estonia at a glance
Of the 31 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in Estonia, the most common cause areas are Education (52%), Human rights (39%) and Community development (26%).
Cause areas
- Education52%
- Human rights39%
- Community development26%
- Children & Youth16%
- Employment & Skills13%
Organisation types
- Association35%
- Network or umbrella19%
- NGO16%
- Operating foundation13%
- Think tank10%
Beneficiaries
- Communities42%
- Youth42%
- Students32%
- Families13%
- Children10%
Funding sources
- Grants32%
- EU funding29%
- Individual donations23%
- Government funding19%
- Membership fees19%
Top cities
- Tallinn68%
- Tartu13%
Size
- 1-10 employees3%
- 51-200 employees3%
Key facts
- 1999 is the median founding year
- 16% say donations are tax-deductible
- 84% name their programmes
- 26% invite volunteers
Figures from all 31 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.
Other causes
📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples