Pelican Institute

The Pelican Institute for Public Policy is a "nonpartisan research and educational organization" based in Louisiana. The Institute's mission is to advance "policies based on free enterprise, individual liberty, and constitutionally limited government." It is a member of the State Policy Network (SPN), a network of state think tanks.

Ties to ALEC
The Pelican Institute is a state think tank member of SPN, which is a private sector member of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). The Pelican Institute also has ties to ALEC through its annual Policy Orientation for the Louisiana Legislature of which ALEC is a sponsor. ALEC members have also sat on policy panels at the event.

Please see SPN Ties to ALEC for more.

Staff

 * Kevin Kane, president
 * Knud Berthelsen, marketing strategist
 * Matt Cole, policy analyst

Core Financials
 2010  :  2009  :
 * Total Revenue: $435,450
 * Total Expenses: $371,682
 * Net Assets: $90,200
 * Total Revenue: $377,978
 * Total Expenses: $215,938
 * Net Assets: $26,432

Contact Details
Pelican Institute for Public Policy 643 Magazine Street, Suite 301 New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone: (504) 267-9404 Email: info@pelicaninstitute.org