Palmetto Promise Institute

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Palmetto Promise Institute
Logo Palmetto Promise Institute.jpg
Founder(s)Jim DeMint
Established2009
President and CEOEllen Weaver
BudgetRevenue: $551,452
Expenses: $460,257
(FYE December 2016)[1]
Formerly calledPalmetto Fort Foundation, Palmetto Policy Forum
AddressP.O. Box 12676 Columbia SC 29205
Coordinates34°00′00″N 81°02′20″W / 34.0000°N 81.0388°W / 34.0000; -81.0388Coordinates: 34°00′00″N 81°02′20″W / 34.0000°N 81.0388°W / 34.0000; -81.0388
WebsiteOfficial website

The Palmetto Promise Institute (PPI) is a conservative think tank in South Carolina.[2] The organization was formerly named the Palmetto Fort Foundation and the Palmetto Policy Forum.

Overview[]

It was founded as the Palmetto Fort Foundation in 2009 in honor of the Battle of Fort Moultrie.[3] It was relaunched by Jim DeMint in 2013 with $300,000 of his leftover campaign money. Its President and Chief Executive Officer is Ellen Weaver.[4]

Board of directors[]

The organization's board of directors includes Jim DeMint, C. Dan Adams, Mike Brenan, Stu Rodman, Van Hipp, Jr., Phil Hughes, Barry Wynn, and Mikee Johnson,.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ "Palmetto Promise Institute" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  2. ^ Kropf, Schuyler (January 25, 2015). "U.S. Sen. Tim Scott going to Selma for "Bloody Sunday" 50th anniversary". The Post and Courier. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  3. ^ "Our History". Palmetto Policy Institute. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  4. ^ Self, Jamie (November 22, 2013). "DeMint-backed policy forum touts U.S. Sen. Tim Scott's story". The State. Archived from the original on 10 March 2015. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  5. ^ "Board of Directors". Palmetto Policy Institute. Retrieved 29 November 2016.

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