Guttmacher Institute
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Guttmacher Institute meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to be a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) worldwide."
Year, State Incorporated:
1977, NY
Guttmacher Institute envisions a world in which all people are able to exercise their rights and responsibilities regarding sexual behavior and reproduction freely and with dignity. The organization produces resources on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including two peer-reviewed journals, The Guttmacher Policy Review, and reports issue briefs, fact sheets, and infographics.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Guttmacher Institute's program expenses were:
| Research | $13,008,554 |
| Public education | $5,641,224 |
| Public policy | $2,338,199 |
| Total Program Expenses | $20,987,977 |
Chief Executive
Herminia Palacio, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$419,451
Chair of the Board
Pamela Merritt
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Director, Medical Students for Choice
Board Size
22
Paid Staff Size
121
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $32,442,037, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Guttmacher Institute's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and bequests | $19,031,461 |
| Grants from U.S. private organizations | $11,748,772 |
| Grants from foreign governments and institutions | $1,042,331 |
| Grants and contracts from U.S. government agencies | $619,473 |
| Publication income and other revenue | $163,992 |
| Investment loss, net | $-3,898,080 |
| Total Income | $28,707,949 |
Programs: 76% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 17%
| Total Income | $28,707,949 |
| Total expenses: | $27,564,973 |
| Program expenses | $20,987,977 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,768,488 |
| Administrative expenses | $4,808,508 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,142,976 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $60,246,818 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-310,643 |
| Ending Net Assets | $61,079,151 |
| Total Liabilities | $14,963,109 |
| Total Assets | $76,042,260 |
Note: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to adjustment to minimum postretirement benefit liability ($344,729), net periodic benefit cost and postretirement benefit less service costs (-$57,902), and a foreign exchange loss (-$597,470).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance