The Searle Freedom Trust was established by Daniel C. Searle in 1998 with the goal of advancing research and education on public policy matters that impact individual freedom and economic liberty. Its mission emphasizes the development of solutions to significant and complex domestic policy challenges, favoring scholarship leading to publications such as books, journal articles, and policy papers.
The Searle Freedom Trust's grant program is guided by the broad goal of supporting domestic public policy research and related activities that foster individual liberty and economic freedom. Specifically, it funds projects in areas such as Economic Policy, the Administrative State, Regulation, Law & Litigation, Film & Media, Environment & Health, Economic Mobility, Education, and Philanthropy. The Trust engages in providing research grants, fellowships, and project-specific support. Additionally, it backs public interest litigation and promotes public outreach through research conferences, seminars, film and journalism projects, and new media initiatives.