Americans for Prosperity
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| Americans for Prosperity | |
| Established: | 2004 |
| Key People | Charles Koch, David Koch |
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| Website: | Website |
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Americans for Prosperity, commonly known as AFP, is a 501(c)(4) political advocacy organization and a successor to Citizens for a Sound Economy. [1] [2] It is part of the Stand Together network and is popularly known for its links to Charles Koch and his late brother, 1980 LP Vice Presidential nominee David Koch. [3] [4] The organization is commonly classified as libertarian or conservative (or sometimes both). [5]
Emily Seidel, a former industry executive for Koch, is the organization's CEO. [6] She replaced Luke Hilgemann in 2017. [7]
Tim Phillips was the organization's long-time President, serving from 2006 until being removed in 2021. [8]
- ↑ Paul Abowd, Center for Public Integrity, "Nonprofit profile: Americans for Prosperity" (2012)
- ↑ Americans for Prosperity
- ↑ Who is Stand Together?
- ↑ Brian Schwartz, CNBC, "Koch network unveils new super PAC as Republicans fight to hold majorities in Congress" (2018)
- ↑ Paul Steinhauser, Fox News, "Top conservative group urges Congress to put politics aside, get things done for Americans" (2023)
- ↑ Emily Seidel, AFP
- ↑ Jonathan Swan, Axios, "Leadership change at Americans for Prosperity" (2017)
- ↑ Isaac Stanley-Becker, Washington Post, "Longtime president of Koch-backed Americans for Prosperity is forced out" (2021)