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Results For America

Promotes evidence-based policy decisions

Overview

Results for America helps government decision-makers use evidence and data to improve outcomes. It guides policymakers to start with the best available evidence, translate research into practical actions, and fund programs that demonstrate impact through evidence, performance data, and rigorous evaluation. Its approach centers on evidence-based budgeting and outcome-focused decision-making to ensure public investments deliver measurable results. The goal is to make investing in what works the standard practice in government, so decisions are driven by data and proven results rather than intuition.

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About Results For America

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Why Results For America is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

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Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Baltimore, MD

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • The 2026 State Standard shows expanding state adoption, with California highlighted as a leader.
  • Its FY27 advocacy aligns with Congress's 2026 shift, improving odds for evidence funding.
  • California LEAs joining the tutoring program create near-term proof points and visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Federal appropriations politics can cut its target programs in FY27 budgeting fights.
  • Its influence depends on government buyers adopting evidence metrics, not paying market customers.
  • If evidence-based governance loses bipartisan support, Results for America loses relevance quickly.

What makes Results For America unique

  • Results for America’s 2026 State Standard benchmarks 15 states on evidence-based budgeting.
  • Its FY27 agenda targets specific federal programs, including AmeriCorps and IES.
  • The California LEA tutoring partnership with NSSA turns policy guidance into implementation.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Remote Work Options

Company News

Hoot Reading
Jun 26th, 2025
Funding What Works: "Results for America" Helps CA Districts Navigate Effective Tutoring

Results for America, in collaboration with the National Student Support Accelerator (NSSA), is inviting teams from California Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to apply for an 8-session virtual learning program.

The City of Dallas
Jul 31st, 2024
Dallas Receives International Award for Using Public Communication to Achieve Outcomes and Inspire Progress

Results for America announced today that the Office of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence (DBI) in the City of Dallas, Texas, will receive the sixth annual Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Changemakers.

GovTech
Nov 15th, 2023
Five States Recognized for Evidence-Based Investments

Results for America today released the 2023 Invest in What Works State Standard of Excellence highlighting state data use at an event co-hosted with the National Governors Association.

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