The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.

Since 1968, the Urban Institute has been the center that analyzes policies, evaluates programs, and informs community development to improve social, civic, and economic well-being. They work in all 50 states and abroad in over 28 countries, and share their research findings with policymakers, program administrators, business, academics, and the public online and through reports and scholarly books.