From public IRS filings
URBAN INSTITUTE
WASHINGTON, DC · Social Science
Mission
The Urban Institute is a nonprofit research organization that drives impact by equipping changemakers with evidence and solutions to create a future where every person and community has the opportunity and power to thrive.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$129.6M
Total expenses
$148.5M
Total assets
$311.6M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds URBAN INSTITUTE
$210.1M in foundation grants on record from 180 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $41.9M | 24 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $31.4M | 80 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $26.4M | 76 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $12.8M | 13 |
| Annie E Casey Foundation | $8M | 65 |
| Kresge Foundation | $4.7M | 7 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $4.2M | 3 |
| Tides Foundation | $4M | 2 |
| Freedom Together Foundation | $3.5M | 7 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $3.2M | 4 |
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