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    The Urban Institute

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    Washington, DCEIN 520880375 Website

    Annual Giving

    $10.2M+5% YoY

    Grants

    112

    Median Grant

    $50K

    Organizations Funded

    —

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity; We are a trusted source for changemakers who seek to strengthen decisionmaking, create inclusive economic growth, and improve the well-being of families and communities

    Focus Areas

    workforce developmentjob trainingpublic policy researchsocial policy researchhigher education and university researchcommunity healthmaternal and child healthimmigrant and refugee services

    Grant Types

    subgrantgrant sub-award

    Funded Initiatives

    Catalyst Grant Program provides funds to cover project costs, project implementation assistance, peer learning opportunities, and access to technology; Student Upward Mobility Initiative invests in innovative projects that develop PK-12 measures of skills and competencies

    How to Apply

    The Catalyst Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations to use data and technology to advance racial equity and reform in the adult criminal legal system. RFP processes for specific programs.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+5%

    $10.2M

    Grants

    112

    Median

    $50K

    States

    36

    2023+19%

    $9.7M

    Grants

    130

    Median

    $41K

    States

    —

    2022

    $8.2M

    Grants

    115

    Median

    $54K

    States

    1

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $311.6M
    $10.4M(3.3%)
    2023
    $342.1M
    $9.8M(2.9%)
    2022
    $347.5M
    $8.3M(2.4%)
    2021
    $297.5M
    $5.8M(2.0%)
    2020
    $249.9M
    $730K(0.3%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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