James Madison Institute

The James Madison Institute (JMI) is a conservative American think tank headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, in the United States.^[2][3][4][5] It is a member of the State Policy Network. The organization's self described mission is "to tether the Sunshine State to the wisdom of free-market capitalism, limited government, the rule of law, economic liberty, and the principles that have made our nation great."^[6]

The James Madison Institute

Founder	J. Stanley Marshall
Established	1987
Chair	Jeffrey V. Swain
President	J. Robert McClure III
Budget	Revenue: $2.75 million (FY 2022-2023)[1]
Address	The Columns, 100 N. Duval St. Tallahassee, Florida 32301
Location	Tallahassee, Florida
Coordinates	30.4424°N 84.2833°W / 30.4424; -84.2833
Website	www.jamesmadison.org

History

JMI was founded in Tallahassee, Florida, in 1987 by J. Stanley Marshall, a former president of Florida State University.^[7] The institute is named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States, third Secretary of State, author of the U.S. Constitution, and co-author of The Federalist Papers.

Policy positions

The institute supports expanding school choice in Florida through educational savings accounts (ESAs).^[8]

JMI is a member of the advisory board of Project 2025,^[9] a collection of conservative and right-wing policy proposals from the Heritage Foundation to reshape the United States federal government and consolidate executive power should the Republican nominee win the 2024 presidential election.^[10]