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{{#badges:SPN|AEX}}The '''Commonwealth Foundation''' is a Pennsylvania based free-market think tank. Commonwealth says that it "crafts free-market policies, convinces Pennsylvanians of their benefits, and counters attacks on liberty."<ref>Commonwealth Foundation. [http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/about/ "Mission & Values"] organizational website, accessed December 2012.</ref> The Commonwealth Foundation is a member of the [[State Policy Network]] (SPN).
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The '''Commonwealth Foundation''' is a Pennsylvania based free-market think tank. As its fundemental mission Commonwealth "crafts free-market policies, convinces Pennsylvanians of their benefits, and counters attacks on liberty."<ref>Commonwealth Foundation. [http://www.commonwealthfoundation.org/about/ "Mission & Values"] organizational website, accessed December 2012</ref> The Commonwealth Foundation is a member of the [[State Policy Network]].
 
  
 
==Ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council==
 
==Ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council==
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The Commonwealth Foundation has ties to the [[American Legislative Exchange Council]] through its membership in various ALEC "task forces." Director of Policy Analysis for Commonwealth, Nathan Benefield, is a member of the [[Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force]].<ref>American Legislative Exchange Council, Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD</ref> Senior Fellow, Rick Dreyfuss, is a member of the [[Health and Human Services Task Force]] and policy analyst, Elizabeth Stelle, is a member of the [[Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force]].<ref>American Legislative Exchange Council, Health and Human Services Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD</ref><ref>American Legislative Exchange Council, Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD</ref>
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The Commonwealth Foundation has ties to the [[American Legislative Exchange Council]] through its membership in various ALEC "task forces." Director of Policy Analysis for Commonwealth, Nathan Benefield, is a member of the [[Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force]].<ref>American Legislative Exchange Council, Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD</ref> Senior Fellow, Rick Dreyfuss, is a member of the [[Health and Human Services Task Force]] and policy analyst, Elizabeth Stelle, is a member of the [[Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force]].<ref>American Legislative Exchange Council, Health and Human Services Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD</ref><ref>American Legislative Exchange Council, Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD</ref> SPN, of which Commonwealth is a member, is also an ALEC member and has strong historical ties to ALEC. Please see [[SPN Ties to ALEC]] for more.
  
 
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==Personnel==
 
==Personnel==
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===Staff===
 
===Staff===
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*[[Matthew J. Brouillette]], President and CEO
 
*[[Matthew J. Brouillette]], President and CEO
 
*Charles F. Mitchell, Vice President and COO  
 
*Charles F. Mitchell, Vice President and COO  
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*Hon. Jeff Coleman, Senior Fellow
 
*Hon. Jeff Coleman, Senior Fellow
 
*Dr. Victoria C. G. Coates, Senior Fellow
 
*Dr. Victoria C. G. Coates, Senior Fellow
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===Board of Directors===
 
===Board of Directors===
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*Michael W. Gleba, Chairman
 
*Michael W. Gleba, Chairman
 
*Matthew J. Brouillette, President and CEO
 
*Matthew J. Brouillette, President and CEO
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*W. Kirk Liddell
 
*W. Kirk Liddell
 
*Glen T. Meakem
 
*Glen T. Meakem
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====Directors Emeritus====
 
====Directors Emeritus====
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*Frederick W. Anton III
 
*Frederick W. Anton III
 
*Dr. Allan H. Meltzer
 
*Dr. Allan H. Meltzer
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==Core Financials==
 
==Core Financials==
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'''<big>2011</big>'''<ref>Commonwealth Foundation, [http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments/2011/232/473/2011-232473845-089579f2-9.pdf IRS Form 990, 2011], organizational tax filing, July 9, 2012.</ref>
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* Total Revenue: $1,951,566
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* Total Expenses: $1,671,566
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* Net Assets: $709,983
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'''<big>2010</big>'''<ref>Commonwealth Foundation, IRS form 990, 2010. [http://www.guidestar.org/ GuideStar].</ref>:
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*Total Revenue: $1,369,386.00
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*Total Expenses: $1,247,489.00
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*Net Assets: $429,983.00
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'''<big>2009</big>'''<ref>Commonwealth Foundation, IRS form 990, 2009. [http://www.guidestar.org/ GuideStar].</ref>:
 
'''<big>2009</big>'''<ref>Commonwealth Foundation, IRS form 990, 2009. [http://www.guidestar.org/ GuideStar].</ref>:
 
*Total Revenue: $1,032,887.00
 
*Total Revenue: $1,032,887.00
 
*Total Expenses: $1,125,595.00
 
*Total Expenses: $1,125,595.00
 
*Net Assets: $308,086.00
 
*Net Assets: $308,086.00
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'''<big>2010</big>'''<ref>Commonwealth Foundation, IRS form 990, 2010. [http://www.guidestar.org/ GuideStar].</ref>:
 
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*Total Revenue: $1,369,386.00
 
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*Net Assets: $429,983.00
 
  
 
==Contact Information==
 
==Contact Information==
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Commonwealth Foundation<br>
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225 State Street, Suite 302<br>
 
225 State Street, Suite 302<br>
 
Harrisburg, PA 17101<br>
 
Harrisburg, PA 17101<br>
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Email: Info(at)CommonwealthFoundation.org
 
Email: Info(at)CommonwealthFoundation.org
  
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{{#badges:SPN|AEX}}The Commonwealth Foundation is a Pennsylvania based free-market think tank. Commonwealth says that it "crafts free-market policies, convinces Pennsylvanians of their benefits, and counters attacks on liberty."[1] The Commonwealth Foundation is a member of the State Policy Network (SPN).

Ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council

The Commonwealth Foundation has ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council through its membership in various ALEC "task forces." Director of Policy Analysis for Commonwealth, Nathan Benefield, is a member of the Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force.[2] Senior Fellow, Rick Dreyfuss, is a member of the Health and Human Services Task Force and policy analyst, Elizabeth Stelle, is a member of the Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force.[3][4] SPN, of which Commonwealth is a member, is also an ALEC member and has strong historical ties to ALEC. Please see SPN Ties to ALEC for more.

About ALEC
ALEC is a corporate bill mill. It is not just a lobby or a front group; it is much more powerful than that. Through ALEC, corporations hand state legislators their wishlists to benefit their bottom line. Corporations fund almost all of ALEC's operations. They pay for a seat on ALEC task forces where corporate lobbyists and special interest reps vote with elected officials to approve “model” bills. Learn more at the Center for Media and Democracy's ALECexposed.org, and check out breaking news on our ExposedbyCMD.org site.

Personnel

Staff

  • Matthew J. Brouillette, President and CEO
  • Charles F. Mitchell, Vice President and COO
  • Nathan A. Benefield, Director of Policy Analysis
  • Jay Ostrich, Director of Public Affairs
  • Amy J. Grimm, Director of Operations
  • Katrina Currie, Senior Policy Analyst and Director of Government Affairs
  • Dawn Meling, Director of Community Relations
  • Priya Abraham, Senior Policy Analyst
  • Elizabeth Stelle, Policy Analyst
  • Bethany Wilston, Manager of First Impressions
  • Richard C. Dreyfuss, Senior Fellow
  • Hon. Robert W. O'Donnell, Senior Fellow
  • Hon. Jeff Coleman, Senior Fellow
  • Dr. Victoria C. G. Coates, Senior Fellow

Board of Directors

  • Michael W. Gleba, Chairman
  • Matthew J. Brouillette, President and CEO
  • Jane Leader Janeczek, Treasurer
  • David E. Barensfeld, Secretary
  • T. William Boxx
  • W. Kirk Liddell
  • Glen T. Meakem

Directors Emeritus

  • Frederick W. Anton III
  • Dr. Allan H. Meltzer
  • Hon. William W. Scranton III
  • Hon. Patrick J. Toomey

Core Financials

2011[5]

  • Total Revenue: $1,951,566
  • Total Expenses: $1,671,566
  • Net Assets: $709,983

2010[6]:

  • Total Revenue: $1,369,386.00
  • Total Expenses: $1,247,489.00
  • Net Assets: $429,983.00

2009[7]:

  • Total Revenue: $1,032,887.00
  • Total Expenses: $1,125,595.00
  • Net Assets: $308,086.00

Contact Information

225 State Street, Suite 302
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717.671.1901
Fax: 717.671.1905
Email: Info(at)CommonwealthFoundation.org

Resources and Articles

Related SourceWatch Articles

Related PRWatch Articles

External Resources

References

  1. ↑ Commonwealth Foundation. "Mission & Values" organizational website, accessed December 2012.
  2. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Tax and Fiscal Policy Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD
  3. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Health and Human Services Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD
  4. ↑ American Legislative Exchange Council, Energy, Environment and Agriculture Task Force meeting agenda and materials, June 30, 2011, on file with CMD
  5. ↑ Commonwealth Foundation, IRS Form 990, 2011, organizational tax filing, July 9, 2012.
  6. ↑ Commonwealth Foundation, IRS form 990, 2010. GuideStar.
  7. ↑ Commonwealth Foundation, IRS form 990, 2009. GuideStar.
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