American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences
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About American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences
Generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Focus Areas
EducationHealthHuman ServicesWorkforceInternational developmentArtificial IntelligenceResearch & EvaluationTechnical Assistance
Who They Fund
K-12 students (including pre-K and two-way immersion participants)youth in urban communities (e.g., Boston youth)communities of colorresidents of high-unemployment neighborhoods (e.g., North Lawndale)Native nations and communities
About American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences
A defining thread in American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences’ recent grantmaking is public safety reform backed by research and data capacity. The largest recent awards go to The Center for Policing Equity and the Institute for American Police Reform, including unrestricted support and project funding tied to policing equity, shared ownership of public safety, and stronger organizational infrastructure. That pattern fits the foundation’s stated emphasis on research, evaluation, technical assistance, and systems change. The foundation also funds school integration, workforce development, and community-based research. Recent grants support the Urban Institute’s work on pre-K school integration, Georgetown University’s Center for Innovations in Community Safety, and the Aspen Institute’s fellowship program. Other awards reach the American Youth Policy Forum, North Lawndale Employment Network, and Northeastern University, showing attention to policy environments, job pathways, and educational opportunity. Across these awards, the foundation mixes general support with targeted project grants and fellowship support. The recent record shows sizable commitments to a small set of policy and research organizations, alongside grants to groups working on youth development, environmental justice, and evidence-based practice.
What American Institutes for Research in the Behavioral Sciences Funds
Public safety equity is the clearest cause area in the recent record. The foundation gave $1,753,352 to The Center for Policing Equity for general support and $1,303,101 for the Policing Equity Project, then backed the Institute for American Police Reform with $1,699,068 for sustained collaboration and shared ownership of public safety. School integration is another recurring theme. It awarded $187,712 to The Urban Institute to support new or reinvigorated tools and strategies for school integration and educational equity in pre-K public schools, and $176,426 to the Poverty and Race Research Action Council for a research-based framework for school integration and improved K-12 student experiences in housing mobility programs. The foundation also funds workforce and education pathways. Northeastern University received $100,000 for a more holistic and inclusive workforce development system for Boston’s youth, while the University of Memphis received $135,718 to build and customize an intelligent tutoring system into Per Scholas’ training program.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$12.2M
Total Assets
$1.1B
Total Revenue
$437.2M
Total Expenses
$403.8M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $16K and $102K, with a median of $46K.
25th Percentile
$16K
Median
$46K
75th Percentile
$102K
Geographic Reach
National14 states funded
About 5% of grants go to recipients in DC.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JESSICA HEPPEN
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