Center of the American Experiment
American think tank
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The Center of the American Experiment is a Minnesota-based think tank that advocates for conservative and free-market principles.[5] John Hinderaker, of the Power Line blog, is its president.[6]
| Founder | Mitch Pearlstein[1] |
|---|---|
| Established | 1990[2] |
| President | John Hinderaker[3] |
| Chair | Ron Eibensteiner |
| Budget | Revenue: $4.31 million (2024) Expenses: $4.15 million (2024)[4] |
| Address | 12600 Whitewater Drive Suite 150 Minnetonka, MN 55343 |
| Website | americanexperiment |
Overview
The Center of the American Experiment was founded in 1990 by Mitch Pearlstein, a former Reagan appointee.[2] Annette Meeks previously served as the organization's CEO.[7] It has received grants from the Bradley Foundation and the John M. Olin Foundation.[8] Katherine Kersten is a senior fellow at the organization.[9]
The center has supported school vouchers[8] and opposed affirmative action, particularly in academia.[10] The organization has been credited with playing a major role in empowering conservatives in Minnesota.[11]
Its offices were set on fire in February 2024 in a case of arson.[12]
