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

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]

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. 1 2 3 4 5 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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