American Compass is a conservative public policy think tank founded in 2020 that promotes a reorientation of American conservatism toward strengthening families, communities, and domestic industry. The organization advocates for policies that support working-class Americans, domestic manufacturing, and a more active role for government in shaping markets to serve the national interest.
Industrial policy, trade policy, labor and workforce policy, family policy, economic nationalism, supply chain resilience, and reforms to corporate governance and financial markets
Primarily funded through philanthropic foundations and individual donors
Founded by Oren Cass, with affiliations to conservative policymakers, scholars, and policy advocates focused on economic reform and industrial strategy
Non-profit think tank
