Palmetto Promise Institute
The Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) is a conservative think tank in South Carolina.[2] The organization was formerly named the Palmetto Fort Foundation and the Palmetto Policy Forum.
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| Founder(s) | Jim DeMint |
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| Established | 2009 |
| President and CEO | Ellen Weaver |
| Budget | Revenue: $551,452 Expenses: $460,257 (FYE December 2016)[1] |
| Formerly called | Palmetto Fort Foundation, Palmetto Policy Forum |
| Coordinates | 34.0000°N 81.0388°W |
| Address | P.O. Box 12676 Columbia SC 29205 |
| Website | Official website |
Overview
It was founded as the Palmetto Fort Foundation in 2009 in honor of the Battle of Fort Moultrie.[3] It was relaunched by Jim DeMint in 2013 with $300,000 of his leftover campaign money. Its President and Chief Executive Officer is Ellen Weaver.[4]
Board of directors
The organization's board of directors includes Jim DeMint, C. Dan Adams, Mike Brenan, Stu Rodman, Van Hipp, Jr., Phil Hughes, Barry Wynn, and Mikee Johnson,.[5]
References
- "Palmetto Promise Institute" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- Kropf, Schuyler (January 25, 2015). "U.S. Sen. Tim Scott going to Selma for "Bloody Sunday" 50th anniversary". The Post and Courier. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- "Our History". Palmetto Policy Institute. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- Self, Jamie (November 22, 2013). "DeMint-backed policy forum touts U.S. Sen. Tim Scott's story". The State. Archived from the original on 10 March 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- "Board of Directors". Palmetto Policy Institute. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
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