Palmetto Promise Institute
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| Founder(s) | Jim DeMint |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Address | P.O. Box 12676 Columbia SC 29205 |
| Coordinates | 34°00′00″N 81°02′20″W / 34.0000°N 81.0388°W |
| Website | Official website |
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.
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.
