Pew Research Center
- Assets
- $87.1m
- Revenue
- $44.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 203
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2004
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-0881724
Organization Overview
Pew Research Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (V05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Pew Research Center employed 203 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pew Research Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Pew Research Center generated $44.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PEW RESEARCH CENTER IS A NONPARTISAN FACT TANK - A SOURCE OF DATA AND ANALYSIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RELIGION & PUBLIC LIFE RESEARCH: WE SEEK TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF ISSUES AT THE INTERSECTION OF RELIGION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD. THROUGH PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS, DEMOGRAPHIC STUDIES, AND OTHER SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH, WE EXAMINE THE RELIGIOUS COMPOSITION OF COUNTRIES, THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON POLITICS, THE EXTENT OF GOVERNMENT AND SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS ON RELIGION, AND VIEWS ON ABORTION, SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, STEM CELL RESEARCH, AND MANY OTHER TOPICS. OUR U.S. RELIGIOUS LANDSCAPE SURVEY IS A BENCHMARK FOR UNDERSTANDING RELIGION IN THE UNITED STATES. OUR PEW-TEMPLETON GLOBAL RELIGIOUS FUTURES RESEARCH ANALYZES RELIGIOUS CHANGE AND ITS IMPACT ON SOCIETIES AROUND THE WORLD.
GLOBAL ATTITUDES & TRENDS RESEARCH: WE CONDUCT COMPARATIVE, INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH ON AN ARRAY OF SUBJECTS, RANGING FROM PEOPLE'S ASSESSMENTS OF THEIR OWN LIVES TO THEIR ATTITUDES ABOUT THE CURRENT STATE OF THE WORLD, DEMOCRACY, AND MULTILATERALISM. EVERY YEAR WE PUBLISH DOZENS OF REPORTS AND ANALYSES THAT HELP EXPLAIN AMERICA TO THE WORLD AND THE WORLD TO AMERICANS REGARDING THE RAPID CHANGES TAKING PLACE AROUND THE GLOBE AND THE RELEVANT GEOPOLITICAL AND ECONOMIC EVENTS OF THE DAY.
METHODOLOGY RESEARCH: IS CORE TO THE RESEARCH CENTER'S ABILITY TO CONDUCT ORIGINAL, INDEPENDENT WORK. WE CONTINUE TO SEARCH FOR WAYS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN THE TRADITIONAL METHODOLOGIES THAT UNDERLIE SURVEY RESEARCH AND TO EXPLORE THE POTENTIAL OF ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONDUCTING SURVEYS AND MEASURING PUBLIC OPINION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
R James G Mcmillan Board Member & Pct SVP | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Delli Carpini Board Member And Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jana Bennett End 012022 Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Claudine Gay Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Glasser Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Groves Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ipsos Public Affairs Inc Survey | 6/29/22 | $4,544,653 |
Gallup Inc Survey | 6/29/22 | $2,066,783 |
Langer Research Associates Llc Survey | 6/29/22 | $537,475 |
Psb Insights Llc Focus Group Consulting | 6/29/22 | $371,204 |
Amazon Web Services Inc Web Hosting & Data Services | 6/29/22 | $291,189 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $39,161,805 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,392,463 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $44,554,268 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,254 |
| Investment income | $443 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,355 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,592,320 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,022,295 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $743,590 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,648,928 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,144,504 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,164,140 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,559,792 |
| Fees for services: Management | $166,879 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,778 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,385 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,008,026 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,775 |
| Office expenses | $57,915 |
| Information technology | $651,240 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,594,405 |
| Travel | $140,786 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $130,361 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $596,883 |
| Insurance | $94,060 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $43,304,837 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $291,944 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $64,941,095 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $115,178 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $139,998 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,176,457 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,443,303 |
| Total assets | $87,107,975 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,806,611 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $26,620,883 |
| Total liabilities | $29,427,494 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $42,201,892 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,478,589 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $87,107,975 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research Washington, DC | $348,427,115 | $53,808,205 |
Pew Research Center Washington, DC | $87,107,975 | $44,592,320 |
American Conservative Union Foundation Alexandria, VA | $4,173,343 | $8,195,246 |
Center For European Policy Analysis Washington, DC | $6,278,980 | $5,700,315 |
American Action Forum Inc Washington, DC | $1,490,387 | $3,351,495 |
Knowledge Ecology International Inc Washington, DC | $2,152,356 | $1,143,175 |
Secular Coalition For America Education Fund Washington, DC | $403,020 | $293,267 |
Womens Institute For Science Equity And Race Mechanicsville, VA | $0 | $575,370 |
Usa Intellectual Property Research And Education Institute Yorktown, VA | $68,046 | $0 |
Centre For Spatial Law And Policy Richmond, VA | $51,401 | $0 |
Community-Academic Consortium For Research On Alternative Sexualitie College Park, MD | $15,195 | $0 |
Educational Policy Institute Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $124,135 | $0 |