Since its beginnings in 1999, the work of the Policy Center has been supported by grants from the following philanthropic organizations

The Pew Charitable Trusts (1999 – 2002) The Atlantic Philanthropies (2001 – 2004) Lumina Foundation for Education (2003 – April 2008) USA Funds (2005 - 2007) Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (2006 - 2007)