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Data Foundation

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The Data Foundation is a non-profit think tank based in Washington, D.C. that seeks to improve government and society by using data to inform public policymaking. Our research and educational activities proactively and rapidly address relevant, emerging data-related needs in the country with the goal of devising realistic solutions, accelerating policy coordination, and advancing innovation. The Data Foundation values diversity and transparency in pursuit of an equitable, data-informed society.

The Data Foundation focuses its nonpartisan research, education, and programming in five areas.
1. Culture for Evidence-Based Policymaking.
2. Value of Accessible Government Data.
3. Technical Capability for Improving Data Quality.
4. Use of Data in a Responsible Manner.
5. Future Planning for Emerging Technologies and Innovation.
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Location
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2016

Mentions in press and media 49

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Oct 19, 2026Data Foundation Honored as a Finalist in Three Categories of the 6th Annual Anthem AwardsEntries recognize the Data Foundation's nonpartisan research and tools on federal data infrastructure and its cross-sector climate data partnerships WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Data Foundat...
Sep 18, 2026Cognetryx Appoints Former NYS DFS Deputy Superintendent Julia Cherashore as Advisory Board Member, a private AI platform for regulated and privacy-forward industries, announced that Julia Cherashore has joined the company as an Advisory Board member. Ms. Cherashore will work with the leadership team on AI governance, go-to-market strat...
Sep 16, 2026Data Foundation Announces 2026 Datum Award RecipientsData champions were recognized for contributions to evidence-informed decision-making and data policy at the federal level The Datum Awards celebrate federal leaders’ ongoing commitment to use data and evidence to make government work bette...
Sep 1, 2026Data Foundation Launches Community-Led National Data Strategy to Define a Shared Vision for America’s Data FutureThe Data Foundation will develop a discussion draft for public comment, shaped by input from federal, state, and private-sector leaders and experts. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Data Foundation ...
Aug 31, 2026Data Foundation Releases First-Ever Pulse Report on the State of America's Greenhouse Gas Data InfrastructureReport includes summary of an inventory of 66 programs and 114 public and private data assets and activities that comprise the U.S. GHG MMRV enterprise WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The boundaries of t...
Aug 11, 2026New Data Foundation Policy Brief Outlines Six Options to Improve Efficiency and Strengthen Federal Disaster ResponseAmid a near-doubling of billion-dollar disasters since 2019, a new policy brief calls for a risk-based, data-informed overhaul of federal emergency management WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Data Fou...
Jul 9, 2026Data Foundation Launches 'Evi,' an AI Assistant for the Evidence Act HubAI-powered tool turns thousands of pages of federal evidence documents into a searchable, citation-backed resource for researchers, policymakers and journalists WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Data Foun...
Mar 31, 2026New Report Offers Policymakers Data-Driven Options to Prevent Improper Payments in Federal ProgramsWASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Data Foundation today released Program Integrity Through Data Infrastructure: Options for Reducing Improper Payments, a new report developed through the Fiscal Intellig...
Mar 24, 2026New Federal CDO Survey Reveals How Data Leaders are Navigating a Year of TransitionWASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Federal Chief Data Officers (CDOs) are successfully navigating organizational transitions and increasing adoption of artificial intelligence, according to a new joint surve...
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When was Data Foundation founded?

Data Foundation was founded in 2016.

What has the press written about Data Foundation?

Parsers VC has collected 49 articles mentioning Data Foundation, among them “Data Foundation Honored as a Finalist in Three Categories of the 6th Annual Anthem Awards” (Oct 19, 2026) and “Cognetryx Appoints Former NYS DFS Deputy Superintendent Julia Cherashore as Advisory Board Member” (Sep 18, 2026).

Is Data Foundation still active?

Yes, Data Foundation is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 5, 2026.