Since its establishment, funding has come from some of the governments who made pledges at the Forum for the Future held in Manama (Bahrain) in November 2005, where the idea of the Foundation was launched.

• Denmark.
• European Commission.
• Germany
• Greece.
• Hungary.
• Jordan.
• Netherlands
• Spain.
• Switzerland.
• Turkey.
• United Kingdom. 
• United States of America.

The Foundation is anticipating additional funds from other governments (including countries from the region), civil society organizations, foundations, institutions, and individuals interested in fostering the growth of democracy and civil societies in the region.