The SPHERE Institute (SPHERE) is a not-for-profit policy research firm established in 1996. In conjunction with its fully affiliated partner firm, Acumen, LLC, SPHERE conducts public policy research evaluating health and social service programs supported by public and private funds.
SPHERE has worked with Federal and state agencies, in conjunction with Acumen, LLC, to develop resources to build their internal databases and self-evaluation capacity. SPHERE has substantial competence in delivering databases that permit administrators to monitor their operations and report outcomes to benefactors.