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Research ServicesIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Woodstock Institute is a nonprofit research and policy organization based in Chicago that conducts work at both national and local levels on financial issues. It concentrates on fair lending, wealth creation, and reforms to financial systems, producing research and analysis intended to inform policy discussions and advocacy. Its work covers topics such as the foreclosure crisis, Illinois payday loan reform, retirement financial security, reform of income tax refund anticipation loans, and federal financial regulatory reform. In October 2024, Woodstock Institute announced the appointment of Serrater Chapman as Director of Applied Research, illustrating ongoing leadership updates. The organization operates with a modest, nonprofit staff and remains focused on independent research and policy work within the financial services arena.