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Social science research organizations

There are 2,160social science research centers in the United States. Combined, these social science research centersemploy 20,775 people, earn more than $5 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $14 billion.
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Job trends for Social science research centers

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
348
1-10
205
11-25
64
26-100
58
101 to 1,000
22
1,000+
3
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Sizes of social science research centers

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
544
$250k to $1M
225
$1M to $5M
129
$5M to $25M
58
$25M to $100M
16
$100M+
9
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Directory of social science research centers

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1-20 of 2,160

Population Reference Bureau (PRB)

PRB analyzes and disseminates data to inform evidence-based policies that improve population health and well-being worldwide.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$14.8m
Employees
81
EIN
53-0214030
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)

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)

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
$59.6m
Assets
$65.2m
Employees
238
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
$467.2m
Assets
$703.7m
Employees
2,296
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
$16.3m
Assets
$22.1m
Employees
94
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)

American Psychological Association

APA - A national organization for psychology professionals promoting research advancement, communication, and education quality assurance with over 226k articles.
Revenue
$138.3m
Assets
$253.6m
Employees
629
EIN
53-0205890
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)

Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness (CREC)

To provide policy-makers from around the world with the information and technical assistance they need to formulate and execute innovative, regional, job-creating economic strategies.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
41
EIN
54-1968125
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)

Child Poverty Action Lab

Child Poverty Action Lab aims to reduce child poverty in Dallas by 50% within a generation through research, education, and solution identification.
Revenue
$10.7m
Assets
$20.0m
Employees
25
EIN
47-3863079
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children and Family Futures

CFF conducts research on substance abuse, child welfare, education, and more. A national nonprofit focusing on child welfare and mental health intersections.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$3.6m
Employees
41
EIN
33-0731001
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mercatus Center

To generate knowledge and understanding of the institutions that affect the freedom to prosper and to find sustainable solutions that overcome the barriers preventing individuals from living free, prosperous, and peaceful lives.
Revenue
$39.3m
Assets
$36.8m
Employees
233
EIN
54-1436224
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "V00: Social Science Research: General" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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