Free State Foundation
Think TanksMaryland, United States2-10 Employees
The Free State Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank based in Rockville, Maryland, founded in June 2006. Its work centers on free-market, limited-government, and rule-of-law principles at the federal level and in Maryland, with a focus on reducing unnecessary regulatory mandates—particularly in the communications and high-tech sectors—and alleviating burdensome taxes to promote individual and economic liberty. The organization conducts research and education, publishes scholarly perspectives and blog content, and organizes conferences and seminars to inform public policy. Its activities are carried out by a small team supported by senior fellows and a board of academic advisors, with ongoing updates about leadership appointments and contributions from figures in economics and public policy. The Free State Foundation positions itself within the think-tank ecosystem as a policy research organization that engages both federal and state audiences to influence regulatory and legislative outcomes.