Established in 1927 by Charles F. Kettering, the foundation is an operating corporation devoted to making democracy work in the U.S. and abroad. Its researchers examine and identify the problems many political systems face and how they affect society's view of political institutions.
Contact details
- Website:
- http://www.kettering.org/
- Address:
- 200 Commons Road Dayton, OH 45459 937.434.7300 800.221.3657
- Country:
- United States
- Sub-region:
- Northern America
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
USA
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
1927
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Charles F. Kettering
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): Sharon Davies
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Sharon Davies
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2023): Sharon Davies
Leader gender: Female
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2024): Sharon Davies
Leader gender: Female Leader(s) (2023): Sharon Davies
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2025
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% Female staff
2025
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Age (years)
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% Female researchers
2021
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Organisational performance
Publications
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Financials
2016
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Social
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Data notes
Last
updated: 05/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Washington Diplomat website
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Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Washington Diplomat website
Have we got something wrong?: Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.