American Main Street Initiative
American Main Street Initiative (AMSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched in 2022 by the rightwing Conservative Partnership Institute that describes itself as: "A Think Tank for Everyday Americans" that "provides unflinching, persuasive, and intellectually rigorous content in high-visibility outlets" to "shape the debate—in favor of everyday Americans, the Constitution, and the American way of life."[1][2] AMSI shares an address with Conservative Partnership Institute and was almost entirely funded by the group in 2022.
AMSI dolls out short briefs on important policy issues. So far, three stances have been published on the organization's website:[3]
- An issue that argues for a reduction in national spending, targeting Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security
- A peice that defends the criminal justice system, asserting that cops are not racist
- A critical peice on Biden's immigration policies
Contents
News and Controversies
AMSI on Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 Advisory Board
According to an article in the Washington Examiner, AMSI was listed as a member of the Heritage Foundation's advisory board. This board is a conservative alliance that backs the Heritage's government-in-waiting plan, Project 2025.[4]
Funding
AMSI does not disclose its donors, but some of its funding sources are known through IRS tax filings. AMSI's known funders include:
- Conservative Partnership Institute: $88,500 (2022)
Core Financials
2022[5]
- Total Revenue: $89,875
- Total Expenses: $63,368
- Net Assets: $26,507
Personnel
Leadership
As of 2024:[2]
- Jeff Anderson, President
Board of Advisors
As of 2024:[2]
- Fred Barnes
- Michael Barone
- Charles R. Kesler
- Heather Mac Donald
- John Fonte
Contact Information
American Main Street Initiative
300 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Email: info@americanmainstreet.org
X: @American_MainSt
LinkedIn: @The American Main Street Initiative
EIN: 87-3579772
Articles and Resources
IRS Form 990 Filings
2022
References
- ↑ AMSI, Home, organizational website, accessed June, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 AMSI, About, organizational website, accessed June, 2024.
- ↑ AMSI, Quick Hits, organizational website, accessed June, 2024.
- ↑ Paul Bedard, Conservatives back Hertage's 2025 government-in-waiting plan, Washington Examiner, October 9, 2023.
- ↑ American Main Street Initiative, 2022 Form 990, organizational tax filing, November 16, 2023.
