The Century Foundation is a progressive, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to foster opportunity, reduce inequality, and promote security at home and abroad.

Founded as the Co-operative League in 1919 by the progressive business leader Edward Filene, and later renamed to the Twentieth Century Fund, TCF is one of the oldest public policy research institutes in the country. As they left behind the twentieth century, they entered into the early 2000s with the same mission but a new name: The Century Foundation.

Over their long history, they  have been at the forefront of positive change in some of the most critical areas of domestic and foreign policy. Today, TCF continues this legacy by researching issues that range from pursuing fairness and opportunity in education; protecting workers and further strengthening the social safety net; encouraging democracy and ensuring personal rights in the tech age; and promoting stability and prosperity abroad.

Their experts come from academia, journalism, and public service—all with a shared commitment to advancing progressive ideas that benefit the public good. Through their evidence-based research and policy analysis, they seek to inform citizens, guide policymakers, and reshape what government does for the better.

Learn more about their work over the last century and how it continues to shape their efforts today by visiting their TCF archives site.