The University of Texas at Dallas

Urban Institute is a nonprofit company headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm provides social and economic policy research services.The company says this about itself: The Urban Institute is the trusted source for unbiased, authoritative insights that inform consequential choices about the well-being of people and places in the United States. A nonprofit research organization, Urban believes decisions shaped by facts, rather than ideology, have the power to improve public policy and practice, strengthen communities, and transform people's lives for the better. Experts diagnose current challenges and look ahead to identify opportunities for change. Urban Institute uses research findings to help stakeholders craft relevant solutions and strategies that address today's concerns and avert tomorrow's roadblocks and share insights in real time with influencers eager to make smarter decisions. For more than 50 years, Urban has collaborated with philanthropists, social services providers, community advocates, businesses, and federal, state, and local leaders to discover, advise, and solve.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas tackles complex social problems by surrounding North Texas with local solutions in the areas of Education, Income, and Health–the essential components of a thriving community. They don’t just do good, they go farther and do more. Because united, they help those who want to do good, do great. They identify and evaluate the best programs in their community. They award grants to hundreds of organizations so they can do more. They help them improve effectiveness, efficiency, and navigate the non-profit world. They set robust goals and measure progress. They develop and invest in new solutions to longstanding problems. They raise awareness, mobilize volunteers, create partnerships and advocate to address critical issues. They only invest in their local community; they’ve been a trusted community partner for over 90 years.