The Pew Research Center officially established its operations in Washington, D.C. in 2004. This organization evolved from a corporate initiative into an independent think tank under new leadership.
Michael Dimock was named president of the Pew Research Center in October 2014 after serving as a staff member for fourteen years. He joined the center before his selection and served as a veteran of the organization during that duration.
The Pew Research Center operates as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. It functions as a subsidiary of the Pew Charitable Trusts which serves as its primary funder.
U.S. politics and policy positions form one major area of investigation for the Pew Research Center. International affairs and immigration migration issues receive significant attention in their reports alongside race and ethnicity themes.
The Pew Research Center states it does not take policy stances on any issue. It maintains neutrality as a core principle of its operations while serving as a charter member of the American Association of Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative.