Pew Research Center facts for kids
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| Parent institution | The Pew Charitable Trusts |
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| Established | July 1, 2004 |
| Chairman | Robert Groves |
| Head | Michael Dimock |
| Staff | 160+ |
| Budget | Revenue: $36 million Expenses: $43 million (FYE June 2021) |
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Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Coordinates | 38°54′14″N 77°02′15″W / 38.904°N 77.0375°W |
| Address | 1615 L Street, NW Suite 800 |
The Pew Research Center, often called Pew, is a research group in Washington, D.C., USA. It is known for being fair and not taking sides. The Center studies what people think about important topics. They look at how society is changing in the U.S. and around the world.
Pew does many kinds of research. This includes public opinion polling (asking people what they think). They also study demographics, which are facts about groups of people. They look at things like age, gender, and where people live. The Center also analyzes media content. They do not take political stances or support any specific policies. The Pew Research Center is part of a larger organization called the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Contents
The History of Pew Research
How the Center Started
The Pew Research Center began in 1990. It was first called the Times Mirror Center for the People & the Press. This group was created by the Times Mirror Company. Its main job was to ask people questions about politics and important issues.
Leadership and New Names
Andrew Kohut became the director of the Center in 1993. In 1996, the Pew Charitable Trusts started to support the Center. Because of this, its name changed to the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press.
Becoming the Pew Research Center
In 2004, the Pew Charitable Trusts created the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C.. Andrew Kohut stepped down as president in 2013. He became the founding director. Alan Murray then became the second president. In October 2014, Michael Dimock was chosen as the new president. He had worked at the Center for 14 years before that.
How Pew Research Is Funded
A Nonprofit Organization
The Pew Research Center is a nonprofit organization. This means it does not work to make money. It is also tax-exempt, so it does not pay certain taxes. The Center is a part of the Pew Charitable Trusts. This organization is its main supporter and provides most of its money.
Other Supporters
Sometimes, other groups help fund specific studies. For example, the Templeton Foundation has helped pay for studies. These studies focused on the demographics of religions around the world.
Topics Pew Research Studies
The Pew Research Center studies many different topics. They gather information and opinions on these subjects. Their research helps people understand important trends in society.
Key Areas of Study
- U.S. Politics and Policy: What Americans think about government and laws.
- International Affairs: How people view global events and other countries.
- Immigration and Migration: Studies on people moving between countries.
- Race and Ethnicity: Research on different racial and ethnic groups.
- Religion: Beliefs and practices of various religions.
- Age and Generations: How different age groups think and act.
- Gender and LGBTQ+ Views: Opinions on gender and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Family and Relationships: Changes in family structures and relationships.
- Economy and Work: Views on jobs, money, and the economy.
- Science: Public opinions on scientific topics and discoveries.
- Internet and Technology: How people use technology and the internet.
- News Habits and Media: How people get their news and use media.
- Methodological Research: How to do surveys and research better.
- Regions and Countries: Specific studies about different parts of the world.
See also
- The Pew Charitable Trusts
- Pew Research Center political typology
- Project for Excellence in Journalism
