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.

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President's Message

Our challenges today as a nation and a world are serious and urgent, but often seem intractable as policy makers and the public grapple to agree on the nature of the problems—and even on the facts—let alone finding common ground on the solutions. Our challenges nevertheless are neither unprecedented nor beyond our ability—and responsibility—to address. Not just for today, but also to benefit future generations.

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History

The Pew Charitable Trusts, an independent nonprofit, is the sole beneficiary of seven individual charitable funds established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.

From its first day in 1948, Pew’s founders steeped the new institution with the entrepreneurial and optimistic spirit that characterized their lives.

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Planning And Evaluation

The Planning and Evaluation unit is integral to Pew's approach. Planning and Evaluation supports the organization's efforts by providing thoughtful guidance and critique on initial program design, objective assessment of progress against benchmarks, identification of lessons that can be applied to Pew's work, and evaluation of our ultimate return on investment.

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CAREERS@PEW

Pew offers individuals the chance to perform meaningful work in an exciting learning environment.

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Answers to frequently asked recruiting questions and additional detailed information are also available.

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Contact Us

Pew maintains primary offices in Philadelphia and Washington, DC.  Office addresses, phone, fax and e-mail contact information are all available here.

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Pew Prospectus

Our annual publication, Pew Prospectus, gives an overview of our policy, information and civic life work.

Accountability

The Pew Charitable Trusts holds itself to the highest standards of integrity, transparency and effectiveness.

Board & Staff

A complete list of our board of directors and a comprehenisve staff directory are posted in this section.

Directions To Our Office

Directions by car, train and metro to the Philadelphia and Washington, DC offices are included here for the convenience of visitors to our offices.