Established in 1998, the Institute provides independent, nonpartisan research and analysis of state budget and tax policy priorities.  Our particular focus is how policy decisions affect low- and moderate-income families, vulnerable populations, and the important community programs that serve them.

In addition to producing accurate, timely, and accessible research, staff provide briefings on budget and tax policy issues around the state for nonprofit sector advocates and staff members and other entities.

The Institute is a project of the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, or "Maryland Nonprofits."  The Institute is part of the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative and the Economic Analysis and Research Network, both of which are national networks of policy research organizations.