Pew Charitable Trusts

Informed by the founders' interest in research, practical knowledge and a robust democracy, our portfolio has grown over time to include public opinion research; arts and culture; and environmental, health, state and consumer policy initiatives. Our mission is to: Improve public policy by conducting rigorous analysis, linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results; Inform the public by providing useful data that illuminate the issues and trends shaping our world; Invigorate civic life by encouraging democratic participation and strong communities. In our hometown of Philadelphia, we support arts and culture organizations as well as institutions that enhance the well-being of the region's neediest citizens.