The Buckeye Institute
Public Policy OfficesOhio, United States11-50 Employees
The Buckeye Institute is an independent, non-profit policy research organization based in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1989. As a public policy think tank, it conducts timely research on core issues to develop free-market public policy ideas and policies for Ohio, with the aim of informing legislative and executive decision-making and promoting solutions for broader adoption. Its work centers on synthesizing data and presenting policy options that advance individual liberty, personal responsibility, free enterprise, and limited government, while avoiding government funding and relying on support from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization operates directly across from the Ohio Statehouse, positioning itself to assist policymakers with data and analysis to support pro-growth regulatory and governance approaches. Recent activity highlights collaboration with other policy institutes, engagement in public policy conferences, and recognition for leadership within the policy community. The Buckeye Institute serves a national audience interested in market-based public policy solutions and replicable research, with a focus on Ohio as a primary operating arena. The staff and activities reflect its role as a research and educational institution dedicated to advancing free-market public policy through rigorous analysis and policy proposals.