Maryland Public Policy Institute
For organization:
| Maryland Public Policy Institute | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Rockville, Maryland |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) |
| Top official: | Christopher B. Summers, Executive Director |
| Founder(s): | Christopher B. Summers |
| Year founded: | 2001 |
| Website: | Official website |
The Maryland Public Policy Institute (MPPI), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization in Maryland. Founded in 2001 by Christopher B. Summers, the organization is "dedicated to advancing freedom and opportunity for every Marylander"[1]
Background
The Maryland Public Policy Institute was founded by Christopher B. Summers in 2001.
The organization's website says their mission supports "advancing freedom and opportunity for every Marylander. We fulfill our mission by developing and promoting policy ideas that enable Maryland citizens and policy makers to chart a path to a freer and more prosperous future."[1]
Leadership
As of July 2025, the following individuals served on the Board of Directors:
- Christopher B. Summers, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Robert J. Cirincione, M.D.
Emeritus Directors:
- Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.
- Hon. Jayne H. Plank
- Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.
- Howard B. Bowen
- Thomas E. Kelso
Work and activities
Policy research
As of July 2025, the organization's website said: "We formulate and promote bold policy ideas to make government serve citizens more effectively, We tell the truth about failing government policies and offer blueprints for change, We foster open dialogue between citizens and policymakers to cultivate a more informed populace, We simplify policymaking by working with public officials on legislation and regulatory solutions."[1]
The organization highlighted areas of research, including budget reform, education, government transparency, pension reform, tax reform, transportation, economic growth, health care, and criminal justice.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many
Finances
The following is a breakdown of Maryland Public Policy Institute's revenues and expenses from 2015 to 2022. The information comes from the Internal Revenue Service
| Year | Revenue | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $276,823 | $300,175 |
| 2016 | $383,127 | $348,383 |
| 2017 | $889,311 | $406,308 |
| 2018 | $327,234 | $669,903 |
| 2019 | $328,005 | $477,021 |
| 2020 | $338,984 | $414,120 |
| 2021 | $200,357 | $229,641 |
| 2022 | $277,125 | $234, 84,162 |
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