These links provide access to organizations that provide data and statistics. Some are discipline- or region-specific, and others cross disciplines, regions, etc.
"The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with critical issues."
"The Columbia Basin Fish & Wildlife Library (formerly StreamNet Library) serves the scientific community of the Pacific Northwest and those working in cooperation with the region’s fish and wildlife recovery efforts, who are not otherwise served by a specialized library. We also serve the General Public who are interested in the issues surrounding the Columbia Basin and Salmon Recovery Efforts."
"To gauge the success and reach of the federal nutrition programs, FRAC charts participation in the federal nutrition progams through monthly updates, annual publications, and additional research. This section of FRAC’s website contains the latest reports and data for all the major federal nutrition programs."
KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) is a non-profit organization focusing on national health issues, as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. KFF develops and runs its own policy analysis, journalism and communications programs, sometimes in partnership with major news organizations.
"KIDS COUNT is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation to track the well-being of children in the United States." The KIDS COUNT Data Center provides "high-quality data and trend analysis."
"The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) conducts academic research to inform policy supporting high-quality, early education for all young children."
"Our insights delve into consumer trends, behaviors and activities, giving brands, publishers, marketers and agencies the inside track on how to engage with people across screens, stores and platforms."
"Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions."
"The Population Council conducts research and delivers solutions to improve lives around the world. Big ideas supported by evidence: It’s our model for global change."
"The Population Research Center (PRC) is an interdisciplinary public service, research, and training unit for population-related data and research for the State of Oregon."
"RWJF's signature research programs are helping to identify the root causes of health disparities in America, and potential solutions to improve health, equity and well-being."
"USAFacts is a new data-driven portrait of the American population, our government’s finances, and government’s impact on society. We are a non-partisan, not-for-profit civic initiative and have no political agenda or commercial motive." [Currently in beta]
