Political Analysis organizations

Acton Institute Grand Rapids institute founded in 1990 that studies the relationship between religious faith, economic liberty and a free society. Alabama Policy Institute Alabama think tank founded in 1989 that studies state policy. America First Policy Institute Think tank founded in 2021 by former Trump administration officials to develop policy for an America First agenda. American Action Forum Washington center-right think tank founded in 2010 that conducts economic and policy analysis. American Compass Think tank founded in 2020 that argues for a conservative economics centered on workers, families and industrial policy. American Conservative Union (CPAC) The American Conservative Union, founded in 1964, which organizes the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC. American Enterprise Institute Washington think tank founded in 1938 that studies economics, foreign and defense policy, politics, health care, education and society. American Legislative Exchange Council Membership group of state legislators and private-sector members that drafts model state legislation, founded in 1973. Atlas Network Arlington, Virginia network that supports free-market think tanks around the world. Beacon Center of Tennessee Tennessee think tank founded in 2005 that studies state policy. Bluegrass Institute Kentucky think tank that studies state policy. Capital Research Center Arlington, Virginia think tank founded in 1984 that studies nonprofits, philanthropy and the funding of political advocacy. Cascade Policy Institute Oregon think tank founded in 1991 that studies state policy. Cato Institute Washington libertarian think tank that publishes research on limited government, individual liberty, free markets and peace. Center for Security Policy Washington national security group founded in 1988 that advocates peace through strength. Charles Koch Foundation Private foundation that funds university research and programs on free societies, based in Virginia. Claremont Institute California think tank founded in 1979 that applies the principles of the American founding to modern political questions. Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington think tank founded in 1984 that advocates free markets and limited government, especially against federal regulation. Conservative Partnership Institute Washington organization formed in 2021 to train and support conservative staff, candidates and allied groups. Council for National Policy Membership organization of conservative donors and leaders founded in 1981 that meets privately. Discovery Institute Seattle think tank founded in 1990, known for its Center for Science and Culture and advocacy of intelligent design. Edmund Burke Foundation Washington nonprofit that convenes National Conservatism conferences. Ethics and Public Policy Center Washington think tank founded in 1976 that applies the Judeo-Christian moral tradition to public policy. Foundation for Defense of Democracies Washington think tank founded in 2001 that studies foreign policy, national security, sanctions and terrorism finance. Foundation for Economic Education Nonprofit founded in 1946 that teaches the principles of free markets and individual liberty through articles, seminars and youth programs. Foundation for Government Accountability Florida-based think tank founded in 2011 that develops state welfare, Medicaid and work-requirement policy. Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Hawaii think tank that studies state policy. Heritage Action for America Advocacy and lobbying affiliate of the Heritage Foundation, founded in 2010, that scores votes in Congress. Hoover Institution Public policy research center and archive at Stanford University, founded in 1919, focused on economics, security and political thought. Hudson Institute Washington think tank founded in 1961 that works on national security, economics, technology, health and the global order. Idaho Freedom Foundation Idaho think tank that studies state policy. Independence Institute Colorado think tank founded in 1985 that studies state policy and constitutional issues. Independent Institute Oakland, California think tank founded in 1986 that publishes scholarly books and studies on markets, law and history. Independent Women's Forum Women-led policy organization formed in 1992 that promotes limited government and free markets. Institute for Energy Research Washington nonprofit that conducts research on energy and environmental policy from a free-market view. Institute for Family Studies Research institute founded in 2009 that studies marriage, family structure and child well-being. Kansas Policy Institute Kansas think tank that studies state policy. Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Milwaukee private foundation, endowed in 1985, that gives grants for limited government, civil society and education. Manhattan Institute New York think tank founded in 1978 that works on urban policy, policing, economics, education and health care from a market-oriented view. Mercatus Center Research center at George Mason University, founded in 1980, that studies regulation and economic policy. Middle East Forum Philadelphia think tank founded in 1994 that studies Middle East policy and Islamism. Mississippi Center for Public Policy Mississippi think tank that studies state policy. National Center for Public Policy Research Washington think tank founded in 1982 that works on free-market policy and shareholder activism. Nevada Policy Nevada think tank that studies state policy and transparency. Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs Oklahoma think tank that studies state policy. Pacific Research Institute California think tank founded in 1979 that studies regulation, health care, education and the economy. Paragon Health Institute Think tank founded in 2021 that proposes market-oriented changes to American health care policy. Pelican Institute for Public Policy Louisiana think tank that studies state policy. Philanthropy Roundtable Washington association of donors founded in 1987 that promotes private philanthropy and donor freedom. Pioneer Institute Boston think tank founded in 1988 that studies education, transportation and economic policy. R Street Institute Washington think tank founded in 2012 that advocates free-market solutions and pragmatic policy. Reason Foundation Libertarian think tank founded in 1968 that advances free minds and free markets, publisher of Reason magazine. Rio Grande Foundation New Mexico think tank that studies state policy. Sarah Scaife Foundation Pittsburgh private foundation that has given grants to many conservative and libertarian policy groups. Show-Me Institute Missouri think tank founded in 2005 that studies state policy. South Carolina Policy Council South Carolina think tank that studies state policy and government. State Policy Network Network of state-based think tanks founded in 1992. Sutherland Institute Utah think tank that studies family and state policy. The Heartland Institute Illinois-based think tank founded in 1984 that promotes free-market solutions and is known for challenging mainstream climate policy. The Heritage Foundation Washington think tank founded in 1973 that advocates limited government, free enterprise, traditional values and a strong national defense. Washington Policy Center Washington State think tank that studies free-market solutions. Yankee Institute Connecticut think tank that studies state policy.