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Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace

Stanford, CA 94305

The Hoover Institution's well known antipathy to federal social welfare policies was recently expressed by the chair of the Hoover board when he declared that "there is growing realization that we either must accede to the gathering force of the welfare state or return to the more promising ways of freedom." [more]

Web address: www-hoover.stanford.edu

Total Grants to Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace
Total $ Granted: $ 22,292,646
For Years: 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984
# Grants: 196

Grants to Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace

Date Amount Purpose Funder
12-30-2005 175,000 General support John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-15-2005 5,000 To support general operations The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
10-9-2005 62,500 To support Hoover's American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
7-9-2005 62,500 To support Hoover's American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
6-9-2005 50,000 To support the National Security Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
4-9-2005 62,500 To support Hoover's American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
2-9-2005 50,000 To support the National Security Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
1-9-2005 62,500 To support Hoover's American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-30-2004 725,000 General operating support Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-2-2004 5,000 To support general operations The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
6-9-2004 50,000 To support the National Security Forum The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
5-23-2004 60,000 General support William E. Simon Foundation
4-12-2004 56,250 To support the American Public Education Initiative and Education Next magazine The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
2-19-2004 56,250 To support the American Public Education Initiative and Education Next magazine The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
2-9-2004 50,000 To support the National Security Forum The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2003 30,000 Toward research on health care and property rights JM Foundation
12-31-2003 400,000 For general operations Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation
12-30-2003 225,000 Program and project support Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-11-2003 5,000 To support general operations The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-9-2003 56,250 To support the American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
10-22-2003 35,000 Fellowship for D. D'Souza John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
10-9-2003 56,250 To support the American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
5-4-2003 60,000 General support William E. Simon Foundation
4-10-2003 68,750 To support the American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
2-9-2003 68,750 To support the American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
1-27-2003 100,000 Publication of the journal, Education Next John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2002 30,000 Toward research by Hoover Fellows Alvin Rabushka and Richard Epstein JM Foundation
12-31-2002 400,000 General Operating Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation
12-31-2002 112,400 Chinese Biographical Database
David Gries will create a searchable biographical database of high-ranking Chinese officials, which will include a listing of their significant meetings and appearances.		 Smith Richardson Foundation
12-12-2002 5,000 To support general operations The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-5-2002 68,750 To support the American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
10-9-2002 68,750 To support the American Public Education Initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
7-9-2002 50,000 To support the National Security Forum The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
5-2-2002 25,000 No purpose given. JM Foundation
4-9-2002 75,000 To support the American Public Education Initiative and launching of the "Education Matters" journal The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
4-9-2002 50,000 To support the National Security Forum The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
2-10-2002 75,000 To support the American Public Education Initiative and launching of the "Education Matters" journal The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2001 600,000 No comment provided Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-2001 20,000 During calendar year 2002 to prepare a book AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AROUND THE WORLD, Thomas Sowell Research Principal Earhart Foundation
12-31-2001 20,000 During calendar year 2002 to prepare a book, FROM CORE TO PERIPHERY: US-RUSSIAN RELATIONS IN THE 1990'S, Michael McFaul, Research Principal Earhart Foundation
12-31-2001 120,000 the television series, "Uncommon Knowledge" and a book by Peter Robinson on Ronald Reagan John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2001 65,000 the Robert and Karen Rishwain Fellowship for Dinesh D'Souza John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2001 25,000 Dr. Kiron Skinner's research and writing on Ronald Reagan John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2001 423,306 Chinese Leadership Analysis Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-2001 95,837 Chinese Biographical Database Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-2001 400,000 No purpose given. Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation
12-31-2001 50,000 Education Next Jaquelin Hume Foundation
12-31-2001 60,000 No purpose given. William H. Donner Foundation
12-12-2001 75,000 To support the American Public Education Initiative and launching of the "Education Matters" journal The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
10-11-2001 75,000 To support the American Public Education Initiative and launching of the "Education Matters" journal The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2000 450,000 No purpose given. Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-2000 14,474 To provide support for American Scholars to participate in a conference in France during calendar 2000 on the role of the French resistance under German occupation during World War II (Amended 02/14/00 to read, "for American and/or British scholars") Earhart Foundation
12-31-2000 25,000 During 2001 to prepare an edited book, CURRENCY UNIONS Robert J. Barro, Research Principal Earhart Foundation
12-31-2000 25,000 To support preparatin of a book, FROM PREDATION TO PROSPERITY: BREAKING UP ENTERPRISE NETWORK SOCIALISM IN RUSSIA, Alvin Rabushka and Michael Bernstam, Research Principals Earhart Foundation
12-31-2000 25,000 During 2001 to prepare a book, THE FORMATION OF A MODERN CHINESE MARKET ECONOMY: TAIWAN IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Ramon Myers and Ta-chun Kuo Research Principals Earhart Foundation
12-31-2000 100,000 A new journal on education, Education Matters. John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2000 125,000 The television series, "Uncommon Knowledge" John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2000 84,500 Dr. Kiron Skinner's research and writing on Ronald Reagan and the end of the Cold War John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2000 100,000 The Robert and Karen Rishwain Fellowship for Dinesh D'Souza John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-2000 264,596 Chinese Leadership Analysis
H. Lyman Miller will commission and publish a quarterly report on Chinese leadership politics. The publication will track the internal politics of the communist party, as well as national politics affecting political and economic reform, national security, and foreign policy. The project will also assemble a database of Chinese leaders.		 Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-2000 400,000 No purpose given. Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation
12-31-2000 50,000 No purpose given. William H. Donner Foundation
12-31-2000 35,000 Biotechnology and public policy research support Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
12-31-2000 5,000 General Funds Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation
12-31-2000 5,000 General Funds Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation
12-31-1999 62,500 No purpose given. The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1999 88,660 A John M. Olin Faculty Fellowship for Sharyn O'Halloran. John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1999 60,000 A book on Ronald Reagan's vision for ending the Cold War. John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1999 100,000 A new journal on education, Education Matters. John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1999 100,000 The Hoover Institution's television series, Uncommon Knowledge. John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1999 25,000 During 2000 to prepare a book, THE GREENING OF FOREIGN POLICY, Terry L. Anderson, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1999 25,000 To support preparation of a book in 2000, MISSED OPPORTUNITIES: NEGOTIATING PEACE WHILE WAGING WAR IN CHECHNYA, John Dunlop, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1999 25,000 During calendar 2000 to complete preparation of a book, LAW AND THE JUDICIARY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: AN ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS, William Ratliff, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1999 80,666 China's Strategic Outlook in Historical Perspective
Lyman Miller will research and write a book on Chinese geopolitical strategy during the last 400 years and on how China has exerted influence and waged war in periods of strength and wess.
 Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-1999 199,613 Center for Educational Policy Evaluation and Research
Eric Hanushek will direct a center that will seek to improve evaluation practice in educational policy. The center will produce papers on education evaluation practices and encourage strong independent evaluations of education policies.
Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-1999 370,000 No purpose given. Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1999 25,000 No purpose given. JM Foundation
12-31-1999 400,000 No purpose given. Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation
12-31-1999 35,000 No purpose given. William H. Donner Foundation
1-6-1999 25,000 No purpose given. Randolph Foundation
12-31-1998 20,000 A book project on the Republican party John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1998 25,000 A book on Ronald Reagan's vision for ending the Cold War John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1998 100,000 A new journal on education, School Reform John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1998 137,500 no description given The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1998 635,500 No purpose given Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1998 100,000 To support an education initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1998 300,000 No purpose given. Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation
12-31-1998 5,000 Public Policy Gordon and Mary Cain Foundation
12-9-1998 50,000 To support and education initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
10-8-1998 50,000 To support and education initiative The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
3-11-1998 25,000 No purpose given. Randolph Foundation
12-31-1997 100,000 An endowment in honor of W. Glenn Campbell John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1997 200,000 no description given Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1997 55,194 China's Strategic Outlook in Historical Perspective
This grant supports research and analysis on Chinese geopolitical strategy during the last 400 years and how China has maintined peace and waged war in periods of strength and weakness.yman Miller will write a book consisting of six case studies from China'a late imperial period to modern times.		 Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-1997 150,000 Evaluating Welfare Reform
This grant supports an assessment of the effects of the 1996 welfare reform act. Thomas MaCurdy will conduct statistical analysis to measure changes in welfare participation, labor force activity, family income, family structure, and child and adult well being. The project will produce a series of publications that profile the working poor, welfare recipients, and immigrants.		 Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-1997 368,400 No description available The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1997 25,000 To support the Evaluating Welfare Reform Project JM Foundation
12-31-1997 15,000 To support preparation of a book, THE RED MAFIA: A LEGACY OF COMMUNISM, Annelise Anderson, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1997 8,000 To provide one graduate fellowship in economics tenable during academic year 1998-1999 at the University of Colorado. (Amended 13 July 1998, graduate fellowship at University of Illinois, Chicago.) Earhart Foundation
12-31-1997 10,000 To support preparation of a book on the general topic of the new growth theory in economics, Paul Romer, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1997 25,000 General operating; a free market think tank Castle Rock Foundation
12-31-1997 100,000 No purpose given. Shelby Cullom Davis Foundation
12-31-1996 75,000 Evaluating Welfare Reform
This grant supports a study that assesses the overall effects of the 1996 welfare reform act. The project will develop statistical portraits of changes in welfare participation, labor force activity, family income, family structure, and child and adult well being. The project will produce a series of publications, including profiles of the working poor, welfare recipients, and immigrants and descriptions of the long-term changes among all three groups.		 Smith Richardson Foundation
12-31-1996 300,000 PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1996 200,000 PROGRAM AND PROJECT SUPPORT The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1996 10,000 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION PROJECT The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1996 8,000 To provide one graduate fellowship in economics tenable during academic year 1997-1998. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1996 25,000 To support preparation of a book, CONQUEST AND CULTURES, Thomas Sowell, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
1-30-1996 37,500 To support a study of economic theory and the formation of values The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1995 30,000 Research assistance for W. Glenn Campbell's books on higher education John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1995 70,000 SUMMER SEMINAR SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1995 375,000 VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1995 10,000 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION PROJECT The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1995 15,000 For the new Hoover Digest, a quarterly review of research and opinion on public policy JM Foundation
12-31-1995 15,000 To support preparation of a book, NORTH KOREA AFTER KIM IL SUNG: CONTINUITY OR CHANGE?, Thomas H. Henriksen, Editor. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1995 10,000 To support preparation of a book, RUSSIA'S REVOLUTIONARY TRANSITION: PROSPECTS FOR DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION, Michael McFaul, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1995 25,000 To provide support during academic year 1996-1997 for preparation of a book, THE NEW GOLDEN AGE: WHY A RICH, DEMOCRATIC AND (PERHAPS) PEACEFUL ERA IS AHEAD, Henry S. Rowen, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
7-30-1995 37,500 To support a study of economic theory and the formation of values The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
1-19-1995 37,500 To support a study of economic theory and the formation of values The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1994 2,500 The completion of a book on Germany by Dennis L. Bark John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1994 30,000 The completion of two books by W. Glenn Campbell; his memoirs and a study of the University of California John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1994 100,000 The Rose and Milton Friedman Distinguised Scholar Fund John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1994 60,000 RESEARCH SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1994 500,000 VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1994 10,000 RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION PROJECT The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1994 25,000 To support preparation of a book, POLITICS IN PLURAL SOCIETIES: ETHNIC CONFLICT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND POLITICAL STABILITY, Alvin Rubushka, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1994 25,000 To support preparation of a book, MIGRATIONS AND CULTURES: A WORLD VIEW, Thomas Sowell, Research Principal. Earhart Foundation
12-31-1994 10,000 To provide one graduate fellowship in economics tenable during academic year 1995-1996. Earhart Foundation
7-28-1994 37,500 To support a study of economic theory and the formation of values The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1993 83,000 The Soviet archives project John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1993 112,500 Russian Studies, American Institutions and the John M. Olin Media Fellows programs John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1993 60,000 RESEARCH SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1993 200,000 VARIOUS PROGRAM SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1992 225,000 To support the Russian Studies, American Institutions and John M. Olin Media Fellows programs John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1992 83,000 To support the Soviet Archives Project John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1992 350,000 AFFAIRS DOMESTIC STUDIES AND POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAMS SUPPORT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1992 100,000 SPECIAL ARCHIVE PROJECT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1991 112,500 To support the Russian Studies, American Institutions and the John M. Olin Media Fellows programs John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1991 84,000 To support the Soviet Archives Project John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1991 100,000 To support the Media Fellows Program John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1991 85,000 POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1991 400,000 SPECIAL ARCHIVE PROJECT Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1991 310,000 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SECURITY AFFAIRS AND DOMESTIC STUDIES PROGRAM Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1990 250,000 To support the John M. Olin Program in Soviet and East European Studies John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1990 200,000 To support the Media Fellows Program and Training Program for East European Diplomats John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1990 75,000 To support the broadcast of a conference on the transition of economic institutions in Eastern Europe John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1990 50,000 POLITICAL SCIENCE PROGRAM Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1990 25,000 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1990 150,000 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SECURITY AFFAIRS AND DOMESTIC STUDIES PROGRAM Sarah Scaife Foundation
11-25-1990 25,000 To support the East European Diplomats program. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1989 250,000 To support the John M. Olin Program in Soviet and East European Studies John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1989 100,000 To support the Media Fellows Program John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1989 25,000 To support the Media Fellows Program and Training Program for East European Diplomats John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1989 200,000 INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1989 150,000 DOMESTIC STUDIES PROGRAM Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1989 100,000 DOMESTIC STUDIES PROGRAM Sarah Scaife Foundation
11-2-1989 100,000 To support the program on economy, society and democracy in developing countries directed by Larry Diamond. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
4-6-1989 100,000 Project to study and document government growth since 1930 The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1988 250,000 To support the John M. Olin Program in Soviet and East European Studies John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1988 25,000 To support development of "Statecraft," a television series hosted by George P. Schultz John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1988 100,000 National Security Affairs Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1988 25,000 Political Science program Sarah Scaife Foundation
7-13-1988 100,000 Visiting Scholar in national security affairs. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
4-4-1988 100,000 Project to study and document government growth since 1930. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1987 250,000 To support the John M. Olin Program in Soviet and East European Studies John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1987 150,000 To support the John M. Olin Fellowship Program in National and Public Affairs John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1987 200,000 To support the John M. Olin Media Fellows Program John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1987 25,000 To support a conference in conjunction with the program on Defense and the Soviet Economy John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1987 5,000 Collected Works of Hayek John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1987 150,000 Domestic Studies Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1987 115,000 International Studies Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1987 100,000 National Security Affairs Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
7-14-1987 100,000 Support of "Bradley Distinguished Scholar for National Security Affairs." The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
4-12-1987 100,000 Support of John F. Cogan's project to study and document government growth since 1930. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1986 150,000 To support the John M. Olin Fellowship Program in National and Public Affairs John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1986 250,000 To support the establishment of a John M. Olin Program in Soviet and Eastern European Studies John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1986 100,000 To support the John M. Olin Media Fellows John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1986 5,000 Collected Works of Hayek Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation
12-31-1986 25,000 Pacific Basin security project The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1986 25,000 Translation, editing, and publishing of the collected works of Professor Friedrich A. von Hayek The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1986 250,000 International Studies Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1986 165,000 Domestic Studies Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1986 50,000 National Security Affairs Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-28-1986 25,000 Conference on Soviet strategy in the South Pacific. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
9-29-1986 50,000 Purpose not available The Carthage Foundation
7-14-1986 100,000 Support for a Bradley distinguished scholar for national security affairs. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
3-31-1986 31,000 Support for a book entitled "The God That Failed" by Dr. John Bunzel. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1985 150,000 To support the John M. Olin Fellowship Program in National and Public Affairs John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1985 250,000 International Studies Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1985 100,000 Domestic Studies Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1985 50,000 National Security Affairs Program Sarah Scaife Foundation
12-31-1984 150,000 To support the John M. Olin Fellowship Program in National Affairs, and the John M. Olin Fellowship Program in Public Affairs John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1984 100,000 To support the Domestic Studies Program John M. Olin Foundation, Inc.
12-31-1984 175,000 National Security Affairs Program The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1984 150,000 Domestic Studies Program The Carthage Foundation
12-31-1984 500,000 No purpose available Sarah Scaife Foundation