Alaska Policy Forum

The Alaska Policy Forum (APF) is a conservative, nonprofit think tank located in Anchorage, Alaska.[3][4][5] The Alaska Policy Forum is a member of the State Policy Network.[6]

Alaska Policy Forum
Established2009 (2009)[1]
Mission"Our mission is to empower and educate Alaskans and policymakers by promoting policies that grow freedom for all."
Executive DirectorBethany Marcum
Budget$39,486 (2015)[2]
Slogan"Our vision is an Alaska that continuously grows prosperity by maximizing individual opportunities and freedom."
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Websitealaskapolicyforum.org

History

APF was started in 2009 and received Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.[7] In 2014, the group was entirely volunteer-run with no paid employees.[6] Members of the AFP's board have included Nick Begich III, the grandson of former Representative Nick Begich and a candidate for Alaska's at-large congressional district in 2022.[8]

Policy areas

APF conducts and publishes research on education, taxes, health care, welfare, regulations, and state budget in Alaska.[6][9] The group is active in education policy and is a proponent for increased school choice.[6] The organization compiles and publishes the Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools (PEAKS) Assessment results.[10]

APF is most well known for publishing public sector payroll data.[11]

Funding

According to the organization's website, Alaska Policy Forum does not accept government funding or grants, but instead relies on donations from individuals and businesses.[12] The Alaska Policy Forum was started with support from Donors Capital Fund and Donors Trust, two related donor-advised funds.[6] The Alaska Policy Forum received $192,000 from Donors Trust in 2009 and 2010.[6]

References
  1. DeMarban, Alex (September 14, 2014). "Conservative group shapes Alaska policy debate with Outside help". Alaska Dispatch-News. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  2. "IRS Form 990 2015" (PDF). GuideStar. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  3. "About Us". Alaska Policy Forum. 19 April 2010. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  4. Palomino, Joaquin (June 26, 2014). "Behind the Scenes of Alaska's Film Industry". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  5. Hardan, Sara (July 7, 2013). "Schools get graded". Peninsula Clarion. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  6. "Conservative group shapes Alaska policy debate with Outside help". Anchorage Daily News. 2014-09-15. Retrieved 2020-04-29.
  7. "Alaska Policy Forum". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  8. Downing, Suzanne (2021-10-22). "Nick Begich III, grandson of Rep. Nick Begich, files paperwork with FEC to challenge Young". Must Read Alaska. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  9. Herz, Nathaniel; Anchorage, Alaska Public Media- (2019-12-12). "After bruising first year, new Dunleavy budget trades cuts for big PFDs and deficit spending". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  10. "Alaska Policy Forum - ASD PEAKS Data Map". alaskapolicyforum.org. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  11. "Salary Database | Alaska Policy Forum". payroll.alaskapolicyforum.org. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  12. "FAQs – Alaska Policy Forum". alaskapolicyforum.org. 20 April 2010. Retrieved 2019-07-22.


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