Political advocacy
See also: Political activities of the Koch brothers
In 1984, Koch founded, served as Chairman of the board of directors of, and donated to the free-market Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE). Richard H. Fink served as its first president.[18] In 2004, CSE separated into the Americans for Prosperity Foundation and FreedomWorks. Koch continues as Chairman of the Board and gives money to the Americans for Prosperity Foundation and to a related advocacy organization, Americans for Prosperity. A Koch spokesperson issued a press release stating that the Kochs have "no ties to and have never given money to FreedomWorks".[27] Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips has stated “it was David’s vision that launched our organization" in a New York magazine article, which called Koch the "tea party’s wallet". Koch conceded that he sympathizes with the Tea Party movement, but denies directly supporting it, and said: "I’ve never been to a tea party event. No one representing the tea party has ever even approached me."[3] Koch addressed Tea Party leaders, telling them, "The American dream of free enterprise, capitalism is alive and well."[28]
Koch sits on the board and donates to the libertarian Cato Institute and Reason Foundation.Political advocacy
See also: Political activities of the Koch brothers
In 1984, Koch founded, served as Chairman of the board of directors of, and donated to the free-market Citizens for a Sound Economy (CSE). Richard H. Fink served as its first president.[18] In 2004, CSE separated into the Americans for Prosperity Foundation and FreedomWorks. Koch continues as Chairman of the Board and gives money to the Americans for Prosperity Foundation and to a related advocacy organization, Americans for Prosperity. A Koch spokesperson issued a press release stating that the Kochs have "no ties to and have never given money to FreedomWorks".[27] Americans for Prosperity president Tim Phillips has stated “it was David’s vision that launched our organization" in a New York magazine article, which called Koch the "tea party’s wallet". Koch conceded that he sympathizes with the Tea Party movement, but denies directly supporting it, and said: "I’ve never been to a tea party event. No one representing the tea party has ever even approached me."[3] Koch addressed Tea Party leaders, telling them, "The American dream of free enterprise, capitalism is alive and well."[28]
Koch sits on the board and donates to the libertarian Cato Institute and Reason Foundation.