Urban Institute
- Assets
- $297.5m
- Revenue
- $169.9m
- Investments
- $44.0m
- Employees
- 693
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-0880375
Organization Overview
Urban Institute is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (V34) the organization is classified as: Urban Studies, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Institute employed 693 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Urban Institute generated $169.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Urban Institute has awarded 242 individual grants totaling $19,003,340. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE URBAN INSTITUTE IS DEDICATED TO ELEVATING THE DEBATE ON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POLICY. FOR FIVE DECADES, URBAN SCHOLARS HAVE CONDUCTED RESEARCH AND OFFERED EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SOCIAL SCIENCES - RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS: FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS, THE HEALTH POLICY CENTER HAS HELPED LAWMAKERS UNDERSTAND THE SCOPE OF THE COUNTRY'S HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS AND COSTS, EVALUATED HOW PUBLIC POLICIES AFFECT LIVES AND COMMUNITIES, AND PROVIDED INSIGHTS ABOUT PAYMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY REFORMS. WE UNDERSTAND THE MYRIAD FACTORS THAT CAN INFLUENCE A PERSON'S HEALTH, AND OUR RESEARCH TOOLS ALLOW US TO TRACK AND PREDICT TRENDS AND OUTCOMES RIGOROUSLY AND ACCURATELY. IN OUR WORK ANALYZING EMPLOYER-BASED COVERAGE, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID, THE HEALTH CARE SAFETY NET, AND STATE AND LOCAL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH, WE ARE PROVIDING THE ANSWERS DECISIONMAKERS NEED TO ADDRESS HEALTH PROBLEMS IN AMERICA.
SOCIAL SCIENCES - RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AT THE CENTER ON LABOR, HUMAN SERVICES, AND POPULATION, WE STUDY HOW FAMILY, YOUTH, AND INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING IS SHAPED BY ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS, AND HOW POLICIES AND PROGRAMS CAN IMPROVE ECONOMIC SECURITY, WORK, AND CHILD WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT. UNDERSTANDING HOW FAMILIES ARE FARING IN THE FACE OF ECONOMIC PRESSURES, DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES IS ESSENTIAL FOR POLICYMAKERS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO OVERSEE SOCIAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. OUR RESEARCH EXPLORES THE IMPLICATIONS OF THESE CHANGES FOR PEOPLE AND POLICIES AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE EVOLVING CONVERSATION ABOUT GROWING INEQUITIES AND THE PERSISTENCE OF STRUCTURAL RACISM.
SOCIAL SCIENCES - RESEARCH AND PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS: THE METROPOLITAN HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES POLICY CENTER UNDERSTANDS HOW HOUSING AND PLACE MATTERS IN PEOPLE'S LIVES. WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PLACE - FROM CITIES AND SUBURBS TO TRIBAL LANDS - WE INVESTIGATE THE FACTORS THAT SHAPE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. WE EVALUATE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL POLICIES THAT GOVERN URBAN HOUSING AND THE PROGRAMS THAT USE HOUSING AS A PLATFORM FOR CHANGE. AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, WE WORK ON THE GROUND IN CITIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS, PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH NEIGHBORHOOD INDICATORS, TEST PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP HOUSEHOLDS AND DISTRESSED NEIGHBORHOODS BUILD WEALTH, AND BUILD MODELS THAT HELP COMMUNITIES IMAGINE AND PREPARE FOR CHANGE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES JUSTICE POLICY CENTER INCOME AND BENEFITS POLICY CENTER TAX POLICY CENTER RESEARCH TO ACTION LAB CENTER ON NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY EXECUTIVE OFFICE RESEARCH EDUCATION DATA AND POLICY CENTER HOUSING FINANCE POLICY CENTER STATISTICAL METHODS GROUP TECHNOLOGY AND DATA SCIENCE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Deka Usa Dim Property One Lp Rent | 12/30/21 | $2,017,232 |
Healthtech Solutions Llc Subcontract/consulting | 12/30/21 | $1,697,078 |
Brookings Institution Subcontract/consulting | 12/30/21 | $799,116 |
Jbg Smith Rent | 12/30/21 | $6,779,579 |
Lockheed Martin Subcontract/consulting | 12/30/21 | $2,335,800 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $42,182,020 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $101,922,276 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $144,104,296 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,296,772 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $8,528 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,332,182 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,118 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $169,926,666 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,814,545 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,655,723 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,503,264 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $51,390,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,417,314 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,665,495 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,035,158 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $203,130 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $121,480 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $985,555 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,775,547 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $748,301 |
| Information technology | $1,929,728 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,845,406 |
| Travel | $87,877 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $142,334 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,767,403 |
| Insurance | $334,205 |
| All other expenses | $1,573,764 |
| Total functional expenses | $115,493,821 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,763 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $39,965,010 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $35,629,072 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,721,711 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,876,067 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,145,239 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $126,100,509 |
| Investments—other securities | $44,029,081 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $297,470,452 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,500,144 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,980,526 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $20,968,474 |
| Total liabilities | $36,449,144 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $165,719,020 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $95,302,288 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $297,470,452 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Urban Institute has awarded $5,807,928 in support to 98 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Grant Sub-Award | $750,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Grant Sub-Award | $296,440 |
Berkeley, CA PURPOSE: Grant Sub-Award | $255,641 |
Williamsburg, VA PURPOSE: Grant Sub-Award | $249,742 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Grant Sub-Award | $159,577 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: Grant Sub-Award | $140,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 178 grants that Urban Institute has recieved totaling $69,435,772.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SERVE AS THE COORDINATOR AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER FOR AN INITIATIVE TO FUND TARGETED HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO BREAK THE LINK BETWEEN HOUSING INSTABILITY AND INCARCERATION. | $4,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SERVE AS THE COORDINATOR AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER FOR AN INITIATIVE TO FUND TARGETED HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO BREAK THE LINK BETWEEN HOUSING INSTABILITY AND INCARCERATION. | $4,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SERVE AS THE COORDINATOR AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER FOR AN INITIATIVE TO FUND TARGETED HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO BREAK THE LINK BETWEEN HOUSING INSTABILITY AND INCARCERATION. | $4,000,000 |
Laura And John Arnold Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO ADVANCE AND ELEVATE TAX AND SPENDING POLICY. | $3,075,000 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: U.S. ECONOMIC MOBILITY & OPPORTUNITY | $2,776,700 |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: U.S. ECONOMIC MOBILITY & OPPORTUNITY | $2,335,469 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $143,165,349 |
| Earnings | $13,678,402 |
| Admin Expense | $985,555 |
| Net Contributions | $3,923 |
| Other Expense | $413,825 |
| Ending Balance | $155,448,294 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral Sciences Arlington, VA | $1,036,780,961 | $373,123,697 |
Cna Corporation Arlington, VA | $84,909,196 | $141,834,502 |
The Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC | $394,226,132 | $151,262,821 |
American Psychological Association Inc Washington, DC | $290,535,299 | $143,908,467 |
Urban Institute Washington, DC | $297,470,452 | $169,926,666 |
Brookings Institution Washington, DC | $492,547,778 | $79,395,655 |
American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research Washington, DC | $346,443,499 | $69,385,964 |
Mercatus Center Inc Arlington, VA | $43,899,623 | $50,106,510 |
Innovations For Poverty Action Washington, DC | $30,811,263 | $47,809,311 |
Pew Research Center Washington, DC | $88,724,159 | $36,494,220 |
Human Resources Research Organization Alexandria, VA | $49,647,331 | $46,547,279 |
The Center For Employment Security Education And Research Inc Washington, DC | $6,134,874 | $30,672,997 |