| Founder(s) | Mitch Pearlstein |
|---|---|
| Established | 1990 |
| President | John Hinderaker |
| Chairman | Ron Eibensteiner |
| Chief Operating Officer | Kim Crockett |
| Budget | Revenue: $1,191,118 Expenses: $1,087,451 (FYE December 2015) |
| Coordinates | 44°58′18″N 93°22′34″W / 44.9718°N 93.3761°WCoordinates: 44°58′18″N 93°22′34″W / 44.9718°N 93.3761°W |
| Address | 8441 Wayzata Blvd., Suite 350 Golden Valley, MN 55426 |
| Website | Official website |
The Center of the American Experiment is a Minnesota-based think tank that advocates for conservative and free-market principles.
The Center of the American Experiment was founded in 1990 by Mitch Pearlstein, a former Reagan appointee.Annette Meeks previously served as the organization's CEO. It has received grants from the Bradley Foundation and the John M. Olin Foundation.Katherine Kersten is a Senior Fellow at the organization.
The Center has supported school vouchers and opposed affirmative action, particularly in academia. The organization has been credited with playing a major role in empowering conservatives in Minnesota.