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IT IS A SUBSIDIARY OF THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS. false false 7141901 PEW RESEARCH CENTER'S Religion & Public Life Research: We seek to promote a deeper understanding of issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs in the U.S. and around the world. Through public opinion surveys, demographic studies and other social science research, we examine the religious composition of countries, the influence of religion on politics, the extent of government and social restrictions on religion, and views on abortion, same-sex marriage, stem cell research and many other topics. Our U.S. Religious Landscape Survey is a benchmark for understanding religion in the United States. Our Pew-Templeton Global Religious Futures research analyzes religious change and its impact on societies around the world. 4353105 50000 PEW RESEARCH CENTER'S Global Attitudes & Trends Research: We conduct international research on an array of subjects, ranging from people's assessments of their own lives to their attitudes about the current state of the world. Every year we publish dozens of reports and analyses on the rapid changes taking place around the globe and the relevant geopolitical and economic events of the day. Since 2002, we have surveyed approximately 400,000 people in 63 countries. 3173199 PEW RESEARCH CENTER'S Social & Demographic Trends and Hispanic Trends Research: We study behaviors and attitudes of Americans in key realms of daily life, combining original public opinion research with economic and demographic analysis. 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Pew Research is tax-exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code and applicable state law. Consequently, there is no provision for federal or state income taxes. Pew Research determines its tax positions based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Pew Research does not believe its financial statements include any material uncertain tax positions. As of June 30, 2014, Pew Research's tax periods ended June 30, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the federal tax jurisdiction remain open. 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(Expenses $2,949,333; Revenue $145,000) PEW RESEARCH CENTER'S Journalism & Media Research: We assess the state of news and information in a changing society, including how news is consumed, who is reporting it and how technology is changing the information landscape. Major reports have examined political polarization and media habits, news use across social media platforms, America's shifting statehouse press and the State of the News Media. (Expenses $1,930,208) PEW RESEARCH CENTER'S Internet, Science & Technology Research: We analyze the social impact of digital technologies, and we study attitudes about scientific research and innovation. Our focus is on how science and technology changes affect families, communities, education, health care and medicine, civic and political life, and workers' activities. (Expenses $2,080,461; Revenue $246,111) PEW RESEARCH CENTER'S Research Methodology/Core Research: We continue to search for ways to expand and strengthen the traditional methodologies that underlie survey research and to explore the potential of alternate methods of conducting surveys and measuring public opinion. (Expenses $3,347,103) PEW RESEARCH CENTER'S HONORARIUM: employee speeches and presentations at various events. (Revenue $11,801) FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 Donald Kimelman, Board of Director Member and Officer for Pew Research, and R. James G. McMillan, Board of Director Member for Pew Research, are former Key employee and current Officer, respectively, in the same business entity, The Pew Charitable Trusts, a related tax-exempt organization to Pew Research Center. Existence of Members Form 990, Part VI, Lines 6, 7A & 7B Pew Research Center's sole member is The Pew Charitable Trusts, an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) public charity. 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