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Guttmacher Institute

CharityWatch rating issued
October 2026

Top-Rated Charity
B+
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
70%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$7
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Guttmacher Institute
125 Maiden Ln.
7th Floor
New York, NY 10038

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.guttmacher.org

Stated Mission

To advance sexual & reproductive health & rights in the U.S. & globally. Envisions a world in which all people are able to exercise their rights & responsibilities regarding sexual behavior & reproduction freely & with dignity.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2025

Program Percentage: 70%

The percentage of Guttmacher Institute's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$32,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $7

How many dollars Guttmacher Institute spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$30,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Guttmacher Institute, Inc. Audited Financial Statements 13-2890727
Guttmacher Institute, Inc. IRS Form 990 13-2890727
Entity: Guttmacher Institute, Inc.
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 13-2890727
Entity: Guttmacher Institute, Inc.
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-2890727

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Guttmacher Institute
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Guttmacher Institute
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Jonathan Wittenberg Co-President & CEO $440,426
2 Destiny Lopez Co-President & CEO $416,176
3 Kathryn Kost Director of Domestic Research $355,590
1
Name: Jonathan Wittenberg
Title: Co-President & CEO
Compensation: $440,426
2
Name: Destiny Lopez
Title: Co-President & CEO
Compensation: $416,176
3
Name: Kathryn Kost
Title: Director of Domestic Research
Compensation: $355,590

Analysts' Notes

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