"To promote economic opportunities for cooperatives, enterprises and communities through the innovative application of sound business practice."

"[T]o save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster."

"[T]o defend the principles and improve the institutions of American freedom and democratic capitalism--limited government, private enterprise, individual liberty and responsibility, vigilant and effective defense and foreign policies, political accountability, and open debate."

"[D]edicated to bringing information to those who make or influence the foreign policy of the United States and to assisting world leaders, particularly in the former USSR, with building democracies and market economies."

"[T]o conduct research and generate action to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice  for those whose rights have been violated."

"[D]edicated to promoting public understanding of and support for effective arms control policies."

"To discover, develop and support ëintellectual entrepreneursí worldwide who can advance the Atlas vision of a society of free and responsible individuals."

"[T]o develop and promote solutions that can attract public support and political momentum in order to achieve real progress."

"[D]edicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States."

"[T]o increase the understanding of public policies based on the principles of limited government, free markets, individual liberty, and peace. The Institute will use the most effective means to originate, advocate, promote, and disseminate applicable policy proposals that create free, open, and civil societies in the United States and throughout the world."

To develop "strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies that promote and protect American interests and values."

"[D]edicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action....[D]esigned to provide long-term leadership and support to the progressive movement."

"[T]o secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction."

"[P]rovides expert analysis on various components of U.S. national security, international security and defense policy....[P]romotes wide-ranging discussion and debate on security issues such as nuclear weapons, space security, missile defense, small arms and military transformation."

"[T]o promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives."