| Alaska Policy Forum | |
| Established: | [1] |
| Mission: | "Our mission is to empower and educate Alaskans and policymakers by promoting policies that grow freedom for all." |
| Head Label: | Executive Director |
| Head: | Bethany Marcum |
| Budget: | $39,486 (2015)[2] |
| Non-Profit Slogan: | "Our vision is an Alaska that continuously grows prosperity by maximizing individual opportunities and freedom." |
| Location: | Anchorage, Alaska |
The Alaska Policy Forum (APF) is a conservative, nonprofit think tank located in Anchorage, Alaska.[3] [4] [5] The Alaska Policy Forum is a member of the State Policy Network.
APF was started in 2009 and received Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.[6] In 2014, the group was entirely volunteer-run with no paid employees. Members of the AFP's board have included Nick Begich III, the grandson of former Representative Nick Begich and a candidate for Alaska's at-large congressional district in 2022.[7]
APF conducts and publishes research on education, taxes, health care, welfare, regulations, and state budget in Alaska.[8] The group is active in education policy and is a proponent for increased school choice. The organization compiles and publishes the Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools (PEAKS) Assessment results.[9]
APF is most well known for publishing public sector payroll data.[10]
According to the organization's website, Alaska Policy Forum does not accept government funding or grants, but instead relies on donations from individuals and businesses.[11] The Alaska Policy Forum was started with support from Donors Capital Fund and Donors Trust, two related donor-advised funds.[12] The Alaska Policy Forum received $192,000 from Donors Trust in 2009 and 2010.