The Guttmacher Institute is a nonprofit research and policy organization focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Founded in 1968, it operates as a registered 501(c)(3) and relies on donations and grants to fund its independent work. Its work is guided by stated values of equity, collaboration, integrity, and nimbleness.
The institute conducts evidence-based research, policy analysis, and advocacy with a global scope, though much of its data production is centered on the United States. Its research includes major data collection efforts such as the periodic Abortion Provider Census and the ongoing Monthly Abortion Provision Study, which track abortion incidence and provision.
As an organization in the public policy and health research sectors, its primary outputs are data and analysis intended to inform policy debates and public understanding of SRHR issues worldwide.
