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Investigate and Change

Our Solutions are Backed by Research

Data and research drive every decision we make, helping us identify what works, where gaps exist,
and where we can make the greatest impact. We carefully vet each investment and conduct research
to improve outcomes across our impact areas.

2025 REPORT

Tracking Bay Area Poverty

From poverty rates by labor markets to the number of residents missing out on government benefits, each year, we research and publish the latest trends on poverty in the Bay Area so we can track our impact on the region.

Learn more about how the latest Bay Area poverty research informs our strategy to build prosperity for all.

Research Projects and Evaluations

Tipping Point conducts research projects that inform our investments and improve knowledge throughout the field. For continuous learning, we contract third-party evaluators to measure the results of our large-scale investments.

FEATURED RESEARCH

Strengthening the Early Childhood Care Workforce

Quality early childhood care builds a strong foundation for success—but building and sustaining a qualified workforce to is challenging.

Tipping Point initiated a study to better understand the barriers faced by care providers and the ways to strengthen support for this workforce.

All Research and Reports

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Intervening Today, Influencing Tomorrow

Tipping Point finds and funds the most promising solutions to support our region, but we must also look upstream to change the conditions that are holding poverty in place.

Hear from Ali Sutton, Chief Program Officer, on our strategy to support our neighbors today while also investing in research and advocacy to address the conditions that cause poverty in the first place.

Scaling Impact through Policy + Advocacy

Tipping Point invests in organizations that are changing the systems and policies that prevent people from reaching prosperity. We also explore innovative new approaches and use data to spotlight the most effective solutions to poverty.