Guttmacher Institute

The Guttmacher Institute is a research and policy NGO that aims to improve sexual health and expand reproductive rights worldwide.

[4] One of its projects is keeping a running list of the reproductive health laws and policies throughout the United States.

The Institute adopted an interim co-leadership model in early 2024, while the Board of Directors searches for permanent leadership.

[5] After Alan Guttmacher's death, the Center for Family Planning Program Development was renamed and became an independent non-profit organization.

[3] The Guttmacher Institute continually monitors state and national laws and policies about contraception and abortion.

[4] The Guttmacher Institute was awarded $3.9 million between 1986 and 2015 by the MacArthur Foundation, including 13 grants in population and reproductive health.