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Social science research organizations

There are 2,205 social science research centers in the United States. Combined, these social science research centers employ 20,668 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $14 billion.
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Types of social science research centers

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Social science organizations
 
839
 
$2,996,128,916
Social science research professional societies
 
303
 
$134,541,860
Social science research alliances and advocates
 
64
 
$15,569,724
Organizations supporting multiple social science research organizations
 
43
 
$42,128,797
Organizations supporting a single social science research organization
 
28
 
$69,896,712
Social science research technical and management assistance providers
 
18
 
$4,440,752
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Job trends for Social science research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
362
1-10
 
211
11-25
 
69
26-100
 
56
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of social science research centers

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
551
$250k to $1M
 
231
$1M to $5M
 
139
$5M to $25M
 
60
$25M to $100M
 
16
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of social science research centers

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1-20 of 2,205

Population Reference Bureau (PRB)

PRB analyzes and disseminates data to inform evidence-based policies that improve population health and well-being worldwide.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$14.5m
Employees
59
EIN
53-0214030
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Enterprise Institute

The American Enterprise Institute is a community of scholars and supporters committed to expanding liberty, increasing individual opportunity, and strengthening free Enterprise.
Revenue
$68.0m
Assets
$353.1m
Employees
356
EIN
53-0218495
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Educational Research Association

The American Educational Research Association (aera), a national Research society, strives to advance knowledge about education, to encourage scholarly inquiry related to education, and to promote the use of Research to improve education and serve the pub....
Revenue
$12.8m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
25
EIN
23-7003537
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Human Resources Research Organization

HumRRO conducts research, develops products and services to improve human resources using science and technology for public and private organizations.
Revenue
$70.4m
Assets
$87.9m
Employees
249
EIN
23-7029310
IRS type
501(c)(3)

International Studies Association (ISA)

The International Studies Association is one of the oldest interdisciplinary associations dedicated to understanding international, transnational and global affairs.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
18
EIN
87-0485763
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a research and policy non-profit that discovers and promotes effective solutions to global poverty problems.
Revenue
$53.3m
Assets
$32.1m
Employees
127
EIN
06-1660068
IRS type
501(c)(3)

RAND Corporation (RAND)

Rand Corporation's mission is to help improve policy and decision-making through research and analysis.
Revenue
$461.5m
Assets
$743.9m
Employees
2,396
EIN
95-1958142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Council for Economic Education

Council for Economic Education teaches K-12 students about economics and finances. Provides teacher training and interactive resources that align with standards.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$3.3m
Employees
50
EIN
13-1623848
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew)

The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to address global challenges, improve public policy, and enhance civic life through research and community support.
Revenue
$408.9m
Assets
$1.4b
Employees
907
EIN
56-2307147
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pew Research Center

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan American fact tank based in Washington, D.C. It provides information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends shaping the United States and the world.
Revenue
$46.7m
Assets
$54.2m
Employees
216
EIN
20-0881724
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fund for American Studies

TFAS offers graduate and high school programs in law, journalism, government affairs and economics for students and professionals.
Revenue
$21.2m
Assets
$28.7m
Employees
103
EIN
13-6223604
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Urban Institute

The Urban Institute is nonpartisan policy research and educational organization that examines the social, economic, and governance challenges facing the nation.
Revenue
$124.7m
Assets
$342.1m
Employees
774
EIN
52-0880375
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences

American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences is a research organization that uses rigorous evidence to contribute to a better, more effective society. On December 31, 2019, Air sold its student assessment division (program). The procee...
Revenue
$355.3m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
1,832
EIN
25-0965219
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

We support research in the social sciences and humanities. Men and women from a wide variety of backgrounds, including government, the non-profit sector, the corporate world, and the professions, as well as academia, are eligible for appointment.
Revenue
$22.1m
Assets
$64.2m
Employees
220
EIN
52-1067541
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Project South

Project South builds social justice movements by strengthening leadership and supporting predominantly Black-led and frontline organizations in the US South.
Revenue
$10.0m
Assets
$18.9m
Employees
54
EIN
58-1956686
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Conference Board

The Conference Board delivers insights through research and networks, helping organizations enhance performance and societal impact as a global nonprofit think tank.
Revenue
$99.8m
Assets
$114.9m
Employees
295
EIN
13-1624108
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Oak Crest Institute of Science

Oak Crest Institute of Science is an innovative chemistry research and education center where today's scientists immerse a diversity of students of all academic levels in high-impact research, cultivating tomorrow's scientists one individual at a time.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$6.2m
Employees
23
EIN
95-4680961
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Economic Policy Institute

The Policy Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank that seeks to inform and empower individuals to seek solutions that ensure broadly shared prosperity and opportunity.
Revenue
$16.2m
Assets
$21.9m
Employees
58
EIN
52-1368964
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Migration Policy Institute

Migration Policy Institute conducts nonpartisan research and analysis to improve immigration and integration policies in the United States.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$12.2m
Employees
75
EIN
52-2279789
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Washington Center for Equitable Growth

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is a non-profit research and grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing evidence-backed ideas and policies that promote strong, stable, and broad-based economic growth.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
50
EIN
47-4464400
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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