The Data Foundation

Last Updated: 12/14/2025
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Founded in 2016, the Data Foundation is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the use of open data and evidence-informed public policy. The Data Foundation facilitates discussions, conferences, research, and policymaking decisions.

Examples of recent work include:

  • #MyDataStory
    • An initiative that collects stories from Americans about how federal data helps them solve problems, make decisions, and serve their communities.
  • Data Coalition
    • A community that advocates for improved data policies and pursues data reforms, which incorporate member expertise and promote the public good.

Resources

Data Foundation. (2025). Home. Retrieved November 23, 2025, from https://datafoundation.org/.

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