The Center of the American Experiment is a Minnesota-based think tank that advocates for conservative and free-market principles. John Hinderaker, of the Power Line blog, is its president.
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.
Its offices were set on fire in February 2024 in a case of arson.
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EDIRC listing (provided by RePEc) Organizational Profile – National Center for Charitable Statistics (Urban Institute)