The Guttmacher Institute conducts research on the organization's core issues (abortion, contraception, pregnancy, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health) while aiming to incorporate new research topics and questions and innovative methodologies. Congruently, Guttmacher Institute works to disseminate information and maximize responsiveness to, and impact on policymakers, advocates, the media, researchers and health care providers. Additionally, the organization promotes effective policies and programs that are rooted in solid evidence, and engaged strategic allies and partners in the United States and globally.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Guttmacher Institute's program expenses were:
Research |
$14,602,616 |
Public education |
$5,779,148 |
Public policy |
$2,322,347 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$22,704,111 |
*2020 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $17,411,971, 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, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Grants from U.S. private organizations |
$11,707,372 |
Contributions |
$3,929,565 |
Investment income, non-operating |
$3,518,243 |
Grants and contracts from U.S. government agencies |
$1,010,820 |
Grants from foreign governments and institutions |
$764,214 |
Investment return, net |
$319,748 |
Publication income and other revenue |
$274,600 |
Total Income |
$21,524,562 |
- Programs: 81%
- Administrative: 13%
- Fundraising: 6%
Total Income |
$21,524,562 |
Program expenses |
$22,704,111 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,696,285 |
Administrative expenses |
$3,842,067 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$28,242,463 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-6,717,901 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$64,224,617 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-109,493 |
Ending Net Assets |
$57,397,223 |
Total Liabilities |
$10,417,131 |
Total Assets |
$67,814,354 |
Note: In the financial section above, "other changes" in net assets refers to foreign exchange gain ($58,586), net periodic benefit cost and postretirement benefit less service costs (-$39,349), and adjustment to minimum postretirement benefit liability (-$128,730).