The Institute also maintains a full-time office and staff in Columbus to conduct research, coordinate educational seminars, and handle requests for information from the media and public. To maintain the highest level of integrity, the Institute accepts no requests to conduct contract research or programs for businesses. All research projects and programs are determined by the staff and Board of Research Advisors. The Institute receives no government funding for its activities. Its funding comes from the generous contributions of many individuals and foundations, along with limited, general support from businesses.
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The foundation of the Institute is its research. Its scholars follow the highest standards of research methods, ensuring all work is conducted with accuracy and integrity. Because the Buckeye Institute is interested in practical solutions, it does not develop theories based on ideas that have not been carefully thought out or examined. The Institute's ideas are widely distributed to an audience consisting of state and local officials, business leaders, community leaders, and media. Through testimony, events, publications, and individual meetings, the Institute provides these leaders with innovative ideas for addressing important issues.