The Goldwater Institute is a non-profit organization based in Arizona that promotes limited government, individual liberties, and free-market principles. Founded in 1988, it aims to influence public policy through research, advocacy, and legal action, focusing on issues such as education reform, economic freedom, and property rights. The institute is named after Barry Goldwater, a prominent U.S. Senator and presidential candidate known for his conservative views. It engages in various initiatives, including litigation to challenge government overreach and efforts to educate the public about the importance of personal and economic freedoms.