Atlas Network
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Atlas Network, formerly known as Atlas Economic Research Foundation, is a non-governmental 501(c)(3) organization based in the United States that provides training, networking, and grants for libertarian, free-market, and conservative groups around the world.[4][5][6]
Founder(s) | Antony Fisher |
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Established | 1981; 43 years ago (1981) |
Chair | Debbi Gibbs[1] |
Chief executive officer | Brad Lips |
Budget | Revenue: $15,545,000 Expenses: $12,963,000 (2020)[2] |
Members | 506[3] |
Formerly called | Atlas Economic Research Foundation |
Location | , |
Website | www |
Atlas Network was founded in 1981 by Antony Fisher, a British entrepreneur, who wanted to create a means to connect various think tanks via a global network. Described as "a think tank that creates think tanks,"[7] the organization partners with nearly 600 organizations in over 100 countries.[8][9][10]
Notable members of Atlas Network include think tanks such as the Institute of Economic Affairs in the United Kingdom; the Cato Institute, Heartland Institute, Heritage Foundation, American Legislative Exchange Council, Manhattan Institute, Pacific Research Institute, and Acton Institute in the United States; the Fraser Institute and MacDonald-Laurier Institute in Canada; the Centre for Independent Studies in Australia; and the New Zealand Taxpayers' Union.[11][12]