About Us
The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our commitment to fact-based solutions and goal-driven investments to improve society.
Our Work
Improving Public Policy
In our public policy work, Pew studies and promotes nonpartisan solutions for pressing and emerging problems affecting the American public and the global community. In areas such as the environment, early education and the public’s health and well-being, our experts partner with leading authorities to conduct research and advance fact-based change in the public interest.
Informing the Public
Our information initiatives are principally carried out by the Pew Research Center, a Washington-based subsidiary of Pew. The nonpartisan center uses public opinion polling and other research tools to produce reports that track important issues and trends.
Stimulating Civic Life
Pew fosters a vibrant public life by supporting national initiatives that encourage civic participation. In Philadelphia, we place an added emphasis on supporting institutions that create a thriving arts and culture community and organizations that benefit the region’s neediest citizens.
Our Approach: Transparency and Accountability
We observe the highest standards of stewardship, integrity, transparency and accountability. Our strategies include clear objectives and fixed time periods for obtaining results. Our Planning and Evaluation units help formulate strategy and then assess our initiatives’ performance against their targets.
Partnering With Donors
Through our Philanthropic Services unit, we partner with a diverse range of public and private organizations and concerned citizens who share our commitment to innovative approaches for improving society.
