Grassroot Institute of Hawaii

The Grassroot Institute of Hawaii describes its mission as being to "promote individual liberty, the free market and limited accountable government. Through research papers, policy briefings, commentaries and conferences, the Institute seeks to educate and inform Hawaii's policymakers, news media and the general public." The Grassroot Institute is a member of the State Policy Network.

Ties to "Hawaii Reporter"
Malia Zimmerman, the secretary of the institute's board of directors, is also a co-founder of "Hawaii Reporter," a networked news organization funded by the Franklin Center for Government and Public Integrity that produces an online daily newspaper based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Other Funding
In its 2006 annual report the Cato Institute states that it provided a grant of $40,000 to the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii.

Board Members

 * Richard O. Rowland, Chairman of the Board and President
 * Cliff Slater, Treasurer
 * Malia Zimmerman, Secretary
 * Gilbert Collins
 * Ed Kemp
 * Jack Schneider

Staff

 * Aaron Jensvold, Vice-President
 * Cody Hensarling, Director of Publications
 * Malia Blom-Hill, Director of Policy

Core Financials
 2010  :  2009  :
 * Total Revenue: $519,209
 * Total Expenses: $495,469
 * Net Assets: $235,640
 * Total Revenue: $387,191
 * Total Expenses: $519,000
 * Net Assets: $211,900

Contact Details
Grassroot Institute of Hawaii 1314 S. King Street Suite 1163 Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: 808.591.9193 Fax: 808.356.1690 Email: grassroot AT hawaii.rr.com Website: http://www.grassrootinstitute.org/

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