Research Services for Philanthropy and Communities
Our research begins where communities, foundations, donors, and nonprofits intersect.
The Johnson Center team is deeply experienced and passionate about helping you use research to make data- and equity-informed decisions. Services include:
- Applied research projects that bridge the gap between scholarship and practice
- Original and secondary data collection, analysis, and interpretation
- Field scans to determine key players, programs, and geographies
- Literature reviews to inform program design
Our clients have access to a variety of resources to enhance their projects, including software to track grant outcomes, tools to visualize community and program data, and peer-reviewed publications like The Foundation Review.
We hold 30+ years of data on nonprofits nationwide.
The Johnson Center is home to the nation’s largest database of longitudinal data from IRS 990s in the country, dating back to 1989. With this trove of information, we are able to assess opportunities and potential risks to nonprofits in communities, regions, and states, and to offer comparative analysis of different geographies. Contact us to learn more about how we can put this data to work for you.
Thinking of a project? Let’s talk.
Whatever your question, let us find the answers you need to move forward with confidence.