The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to support the Garden State Initiative, a Morristown-based independent research and educational think tank dedicated to making New Jersey a place where families and businesses can thrive. Since its founding in 2017, GSI has provided rigorous, fact-based policy analysis and practical solutions to some of New Jersey’s most pressing fiscal and economic challenges, contributing essential research and informed perspectives to public policy debates that shape the state’s future.

GSI conducts original research and provides regular analysis on issues impacting New Jersey’s economic vitality and fiscal health. Through comprehensive reports and studies, GSI examines critical topics including state budget sustainability, tax reform, healthcare costs, housing affordability, energy policy, and school funding. The organization’s research is grounded in sound economic principles and data-driven analysis, offering policymakers and citizens alike a clear understanding of complex issues and pathways forward. Recent work includes in-depth examinations of New Jersey’s structural budget challenges and the state’s labor market trends.

Beyond research, GSI actively engages the public and policymakers through policy forums, roundtable discussions, and educational initiatives that foster informed dialogue on the state’s economic future. The organization’s work helps build consensus around innovative, forward-looking solutions that can strengthen New Jersey’s economy, improve its business climate, and ensure vibrant communities where opportunity is accessible to all.

The F. M. Kirby Foundation is honored to support Garden State Initiative’s vision of New Jersey reclaiming its position as an economic engine of growth and prosperity — a state that is economically diverse, fiscally strong, and offers every citizen the opportunity to thrive.