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Our Funders.

Our Funders

Our partnership-driven research is primarily supported by foundation grants and gifts from individual donors. We focus on research questions posed by policymakers and community partners, and not studies commissioned by funders. We are grateful to receive support from a number of foundations who see value in supporting practitioner-driven research.

Foundations that Support Our Work

Arnold Ventures

Bridges to Brighter Futures

Chicago Beyond

Chicago Community Trust

Crankstart

Crown Family Philanthropies

The Finnegan Family Foundation

The Joyce Foundation

J-PAL North America

McCormick Foundation

Pierce Family Foundation

Polk Bros. Foundation

Steans Family Foundation

UChicago Women's Board

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Urban Labs Crime Lab

We partner with cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design, test and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety, improve educational outcomes, and advance justice.

Urban Labs Education Lab

The Education Lab partners with school districts to design, evaluate, and scale programs and practices that advance student learning and opportunity.

Urban Labs Energy & Environment Lab

The Energy and Environment Lab partners with government agencies and the private sector to identify, rigorously evaluate, and scale programs and policies that reduce pollution, conserve limited natural resources, improve environmental outcomes, and ensure access to reliable and affordable energy.

Urban Labs Health Lab

The Health Lab seeks to partner with civic and community leaders to identify, rigorously evaluate and scale programs and policies that improve health outcomes and address systemic barriers to achieving health equity.

Urban Labs Inclusive Economy Lab

The Inclusive Economy Lab partners with policymakers, community-based organizations and others to generate rigorous evidence that leads to greater financial security and real economic opportunity for communities harmed by disinvestment and segregation.