The Buckeye Institute is an independent research and educational think tank based in Columbus, Ohio. Its mission is to advance free-market public policy, especially in Ohio and other states.
Free-market and limited-government policies, including tax, budget, regulatory, education, labor, healthcare, energy, and government accountability reforms.
Primarily supported by donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations; it does not seek or accept government funding.
No formal parent organization is identified; it is associated with Ohio free-market policy circles and has had prominent leadership and staff connected to conservative and libertarian policy networks.
Non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) think tank