Platte Institute for Economic Research

The Platte Institute for Economic Research (PIER) is a "research and educational organization" in Omaha, Nebraska and member of the State Policy Network. The Platte Institute's work in the study of public policy "is founded on the belief that the freedom and quality of life that Nebraskans deserve is best achieved by promoting free-enterprise, limited government and personal responsibility." The institute's "scholars" work under the tenet that government solutions are not the answer to public policy problems. PIER's total revenue and expenses in 2010 were $564,483 and $464,873, respectively.

Board of Directors

 * J. Peter Ricketts, President (2006 Republican candidate for congress)
 * Gail Werner-Robinson, Director
 * Warren Arganbright, Director
 * Jeff Dinklage
 * Michael Groene
 * Travis Hiner, Director

Staff

 * Jim Vokal- Executive Director
 * Patrick Gerhart- Policy Outreach Director
 * Kimberly Stephenson- Development Director

Core Financials
 2010  :  2009  :
 * Total Revenue: $564,483
 * Total Expenses: $464,873
 * Net Assets: $133,534
 * Total Revenue: $441,844
 * Total Expenses: $412,490
 * Net Assets: $33,924

Contact Information
900 South 74th Plaza, Suite 400 Omaha, NE 68114

Phone: (402) 452-3737 Fax: (402) 452-3676