Think tanks and aid groups: Resources

Conservative think tank with primary focus on American government, economics and social welfare.

Public policy research organization with a conservative leaning.

A public policy think tank located at Stanford University, with a broadly conservative viewpoint.

A non-partisan political think tank located in Washington D.C.

A foreign policy think tank with research centers around the world.

Libertarian think tank focused primarily on public advocacy and societal influence.

A Washington D.C. think tank focused on international relations.

Stanford’s hub for nonpartisan, interdisciplinary research, teaching and policy impact in international affairs.

Conducts non-partisan research on a wide variety of topics.

A non-partisan global policy think tank, partly funded by the US government.

Conducts research and advocates on economic and social issues, with a liberal viewpoint.

Searchable, indexed collection of the research reports that are created for Congress member.

Conducts research on economic issues, from a liberal viewpoint.

A liberal think tank that promotes progressive political ideas.

A large list of policy agencies and think tanks, from University of Oregon.

A list of think tanks categorized by political leaning, from the New York Times.

Harvard University's search tool can help you find think tanks doing research on your topic.

An annotated list of think tanks, from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.

Research, publications, and campaigning to fight against various human rights issues.

A leading non-profit working on global warming, ecosystem restoration, oceans, and human health issues.

A non-profit that aims to empower communities to build and work towards solutions to pressing food, water, and climate problems.

A voluntary corporate sustainability initiative with a focus on labor, environment, human rights, and anti-corruption.

Provides research, news, and outreach addressing global development initiatives and challenges.

Investigates and reports on abuses happening in all corners of the world.

An international development organization, that focuses on contributing to stronger and more equitable ecosystems, with global networks of partners in Africa, Latin America and Asia.

Aims to promote local advocacy efforts towards information and development access.

Helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives

Works with students, educators, researchers, policymakers, advocacy organizations and communities to build a healthier, more equitable and resilient food system.

A nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.

UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution.

Use the search box to look up your organization, then look at the numbers for Program Expenses and Administrative Expenses.

Evaluates how charities allocate donated funds.

Analyzes and ranks charities as to the best use of donated funds.

Examines the factors that influence charitable giving, with the goal of helping people make wiser charitable giving decisions.

The University of Pennsylvania's guide to charitable giving, organized by broad topical area.