Pelican Institute for Public Policy
| Pelican Institute for Public Policy | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | New Orleans |
| Type: | 501(c)(3) |
| Top official: | Daniel Erspramer, CEO |
| Founder(s): | Kevin Kane |
| Year founded: | 2008 |
| Website: | Official website |
The Pelican Institute for Public Policy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan research and education organization. According to its website, the organization "advocates for policies that empower people, not government, to make Louisiana a place where freedom and opportunity bloom in every corner.[1]
Background
The organization was founded by Kevin Kane in 2008.[2] Kane had been living in New York City, but wanted to return to New Orleans, where he went to college, after Hurricane Katrina, to help reduce poverty.[3]
As of December 2025,, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy's website says their mission is to "research and develop policy solutions to address the most significant barriers to opportunity in Louisiana."[2]
Leadership
As of December 2025, the following were lsited as members of the organization's board of directors:[2]
- Jeb Bruneau
- Daniel J. Erspamer, Chief Executive Officer
- Stephen M. Gelé, Chairman
- Abhay Patel
- Nathalie Simon
- Cameron Smith
Work and activities
As of December 2025, the Pelican Institute for Public Policy's website says the following:,ref name=About/>
| “ | We believe Louisiana is the best and most unique place in the world. Louisianans live life to the fullest and exude a joie de vivre envied the world around. And, yet, too many are left behind or driven to other places by misguided policies. Our state should be a place where people of all talents, interests, and backgrounds can succeed with hard work and ingenuity. We want everyone to live, work, and prosper in a state where communities flourish and good opportunities abound.
We execute this mission thanks to the generosity and partnership of individuals and organizations who share our commitment to opportunity and human flourishing. The Pelican Institute does not accept government funds or contributions to influence the outcomes of its research. To fulfill this mission, the Pelican Institute engages in:
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Notable endorsements
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Finances
The following is a breakdown of Pelican Institute for Public Policy's revenues and expenses from 2014 to 2022. The information comes from the Internal Revenue Service
| Year | Revenue | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $344.7 thousand | $338.7 thousand |
| 2015 | $278.3 thousand | $281.9 thousand |
| 2016 | $344.8 thosuand | $334.4 thousand |
| 2017 | $822.5 thousand | $492.3 thousand |
| 2018 | $936.4 thousand | $1 million |
| 2019 | $1.5 million | $1.7 million |
| 2020 | $1.5 million | $1.3 million |
| 2021 | $2.3 million | $1.7 million |
| 2022 | $2.3 million | $2.3 million |
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Pelican Institute for Public Policy, "Homepage," accessed December 8, 2025
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pelican Institute for Public Policy, "Our Story," accessed December 8, 2025
- ↑ The Times-Picayune, "Kevin Kane, founder of conservative 'think tank' in New Orleans, dies at 50," October 29, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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