The Pew Charitable Trusts is a global, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1948. It applies data-driven research and develops policy solutions to address complex problems across a range of public-interest areas.
Based in Philadelphia with a global reach, the organization works on initiatives spanning environmental conservation, public health, government reform, and civic engagement. Its approach centers on producing rigorous research and translating findings into actionable policy recommendations.
As an independent nonprofit, Pew is governed by a board of trustees and does not operate as a grant-making foundation. Instead, it directly manages its own programs and campaigns, employing staff across research, policy analysis, and advocacy disciplines.