About Us

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.

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.