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Realitycheck Research Inc

Question Your World

Albany, NY   |  www.realitycheckresearch.org

Mission

RealityCheck exists to deepen public understanding and debate through original robust investigative studies that reach the hearts and illuminate the minds of the next generation. Aimed at young adults who are rightly sceptical, our method is professional, rigorous and investigative research that produces surprising results. Our first study shows Holocaust education benefits Black communities even more than Jewish communities. It also reduces hate crimes against Muslims, LGBTQ and every American minority. Attracting attention and support from politicians, academics, institutions, and minority communities on TV, online, and on campus. Our work reduces hate and increases safety of our most vulnerable groups: turning arguments into real conversations, and making our world less polarized.

Notes from the nonprofit

This RealityCheck study opens the door to the important conversations at the highest and most public levels: conversations that change the way we think about each other, and the safety of our most vulnerable groups.

Ruling year info

2022

Mr

Daniel Pomerantz

Mr

David Mencer

Main address

418 Broadway Ste 4350

Albany, NY 12207 USA

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EIN

88-4400438

NTEE code info

Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis (B05)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

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RealityCheck Research is focused on educating the public, reducing tensions and eliminating prejudice and discrimination through conducting and publicizing research and insights on topics of interest to public discussion: such as topics related to racial discrimination, antisemitism, civil rights, science and education, prevention of hate crimes, public health and safety and other related topics. To that end, RealityCheck Research aims: 1. To conduct research studies on social topics: including racism, international relations, science and education; 2. to educate the public by publicizing such studies through lectures, academic forums, public appearances, and written articles.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

The Impact of Holocaust education on hate crimes in the United States.

Our Latest Study
We are conducting a professional research study on the following question: what real world impact does Holocaust education have on hate crimes in various countries around the world?

Background
Numerous studies have shown that a disturbingly high percentage of young adults know little about the Holocaust or even doubt that it occurred – this is not new information. However, we have yet to see studies that explore why Holocaust education matters at all: how does it impact safety? Crime? Racism? Coexistence? And not just for Jewish communities, but for everyone?

Due to the enormous potential impact of this study, our initial work is already attracting attention from politicians, academics and international institutions. Check back here for updates.

This RealityCheck study opens the door to the important conversations at the highest and most public levels: conversations that change the way we think about each other, and the safety of our most vulnerable groups.

Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
Jewish people
Muslims
People of African descent
LGBTQ people

Where we work

Our results

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How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

To conduct in 2023 a professional academic Impact of Holocaust education on hate crimes in the United States using a national field study of 1,300 respondents in partnership with UNESCO.

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Related Program

The Impact of Holocaust education on hate crimes in the United States.

Type of Metric

Context - describing the issue we work on

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

This research study program begins in 2023.

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

RealityCheck Research is focused on educating the public, reducing tensions and eliminating prejudice and discrimination through conducting and publicizing research and insights on topics of interest to public discussion: such as topics related to racial discrimination, antisemitism, civil rights, science and education, prevention of hate crimes, public health and safety and other related topics.

To that end, RealityCheck Research aims:
1. To conduct research studies on social topics: including racism, international relations, science and education;
2. to educate the public by publicizing such studies through lectures, academic forums, public appearances, and written articles.

RealityCheck is a charitable organization dedicated to deepening public understanding and debate through original robust investigative studies that reach the hearts and illuminate the minds of the next generation. Our aim is to first and foremost educate the public, reduce tensions and eliminate prejudice and discrimination through conducting and publicizing research and insights on topics of interest to public discussion: such as topics related to racial discrimination, antisemitism, civil rights, science and education, prevention of hate crimes, public health and safety and other related topics.
Our mission can be summarised in two points:
1. To conduct research studies on social topics: including racism, international relations, science and education,
2. to educate the public by publicizing such studies through lectures, academic forums, public appearances, and written articles.
Our approach is different, and simple… but effective:
In an age when young adults are rightly skeptical, our method is research. Professional, rigorous, investigative research that produces surprising results.
For example, our first research study shows that Holocaust education actually benefits Black communities even more than Jewish communities. That it also reduces hate crimes against Muslims, LGBTQ and nearly every minority community in America.
This broad applicability increases engagement beyond the Jewish world.
Though not yet officially published, our preliminary findings are already attracting attention from politicians, academics and international institutions. We are gaining support and cooperation from fellow minority communities, and bringing that support to bear in this crucial work: on television, online and on campus.
Instead of fighting to change opinions, we give people the tools to understand their own opinions with greater depth: turning arguments into real conversations, and making our world less polarized. Our work changes the way we think about each other, reduces hate, and increases the safety of our most vulnerable groups.
Our goal of our work isn’t to change minds but to deepen understanding of your own opinions. Deeper understanding creates stronger engagement, greater nuance and less polarization. Arguments transform into real conversations and ultimately, into a better world. For everyone.
We are constantly working on original, high profile research projects that impact the public conversation.


How we listen

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Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We share the feedback we received with the people we serve, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Realitycheck Research Inc

Board of directors
as of 05/18/2023
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Board chair

Mr Daniel Pomerantz

Pamela Lazarus

Aleah Arundale

Daniel Pomerantz

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes