Founder(s) Mitch Pearlstein President John Hinderaker Chief Operating Officer | Established 1990 Chairman Ron Eibensteiner | |
Budget Revenue: $1,191,118
Expenses: $1,087,451
(FYE December 2015) | ||
The Center of the American Experiment is a Minnesota-based think tank that advocates for conservative and free-market principles.
Overview
The Center of the American Experiment was founded in 1990 by Mitch Pearlstein, a former Reagan appointee. Annette Meeks previously served as the organization's CEO. It has received grants from the Bradley Foundation and the John M. Olin Foundation. Katherine Kersten is a Senior Fellow at the organization.
The Center has supported school vouchers and opposed affirmative action, particularly in academia. The organization has been credited with playing a major role in empowering conservatives in Minnesota.
References
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