Urban Institute
| Abbreviation | Urban |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1968 |
| Type | Public policy think tank |
| Headquarters | 500 L'Enfant Plz SW |
| Location |
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President | Sarah Rosen Wartell |
| Revenue | $111,892,483 (2016) |
| Expenses | $104,029,153 (2016) |
| Website | urban |
The Urban Institute is a Washington, D.C.–based think tank that conducts economic and social policy research to "open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions". The institute receives funding from government contracts, foundations, and private donors.
The Urban Institute has been categorized as "nonpartisan", "liberal", and "left-leaning". In 2020, the Urban Institute co-hosted the second annual Sadie T.M. Alexander Conference for Economics and Related Fields with The Sadie Collective in Washington, D.C.