Institute for public strategies

San Diego-based Institute for Public Strategies (IPS) is a nonprofit organization with “local and national projects advancing public health through changes in policy and community norms.” IPS had funding of $1.6 million in 2007, mainly from government sources. Formed in 1995, it received $3.5 million at its height in 2002. Headed by James Baker, IPS has offices in San Diego and Ventura, California; Bozeman, Montana; and Tijuana, Mexico.

Public Rally Held To Say No To Drug Paraphernalia, Imperial Beach Eagle & Times, October 31, 2008.