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Urban Institute

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity.

The Urban Institute

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Urban Institute

Urban Institute is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $169.9 million. EIN: 520880375.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
V340
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1968

Mission

The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that provides data and evidence to help advance upward mobility and equity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE V340

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Urban Institute is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 520880375. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $125M in annual revenue. 169 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Urban Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Urban Institute is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.

Based on official tax filings, Urban Institute has $125M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Urban Institute is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $125M in annual revenue. The organization has 169 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Urban Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Urban Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Urban Institute profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Urban Institute is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $169.9 million. EIN: 520880375. Urban Institute is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Urban Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $125M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Urban Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 520880375, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Robert Buchanan
VP, Controller & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATIONS & OUTREACH & CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
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Charles H R•••••
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Eduardo P•••••
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Eric H•••••
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, OPERATIONS, AND BUSINESS STRATEGY
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Erskine B•••••
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VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTH POLICY
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Henry C•••••••
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CHAIR
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John W••••• R•••
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Jron T••••••••••
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Karan B•••••
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Most New Yorkers are falling short of covering living costs by $40K a year: Report - Gothamist
May 2026
gothamist.com
Local news outlets show communities struggling with food insecurity amid massive SNAP cuts - Media Matters for America
May 2026
www.mediamatters.org
Form filed
$129.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$124.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$156.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$169.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$114.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Urban Institute This page 76 $124.7 million -
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 169 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Urban Institute

What is Urban Institute?
Urban Institute is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Urban Institute is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $169.9 million. EIN: 520880375.
When was Urban Institute founded?
Urban Institute was founded in 1968.
Who leads Urban Institute?
Robert Buchanan serves as VP, Controller & Treasurer.
Where is Urban Institute located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Urban Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Urban Institute trustworthy?
Urban Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Urban Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 520880375.
What is Urban Institute's website?
http://www.urban.org