Institute for Women's Policy Research

Institute for Women's Policy Research
Formation1987
FounderHeidi Hartmann
Legal statusNon-profit research organization
PurposeTo conduct rigorous research and disseminate the findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialog, and strengthen families, communities, and societies.
HeadquartersThe George Washington University
Location
President
C. Nicole Mason
Vice president
Cynthia Hess
Revenue (2021)
$4,244,616[1]
Expenses (2021)$4,167,852[1]
Websitewww.iwpr.org

The Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is a non-profit research organization based in Washington, D.C.[2] Founded in 1987 by Heidi Hartmann,[3] IWPR works to increase public understanding of how social and government policies impede gender equality.[4] The non-profit publishes policy research relating to gender gaps in education, work, poverty, health, and other topical areas.[5]

  1. ^ a b "Institute for Women's Policy Research". ProPublica. 9 May 2013. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Institute for Women's Policy Research - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
  3. ^ "Closing the Gap Amidst Ongoing Discrimination: Women and Economic Disparities". Multinational Monitor. 24 (5): 25 – via Academic Search Premier.
  4. ^ Roberts, Joni R.; Drost, Carol A. (2018). "Internet Reviews". College & Research Libraries News. 79 (9): 522. doi:10.5860/crln.79.9.522.
  5. ^ Peelle, J.E. (August 2006). "Institute for Women's Policy Research". Choice. 43 (Special Issue): 249 – via ProQuest Central.