The Foundation for State Legislatures was created in 1982 by the National Conference of State Legislatures, the nation’s preeminent bipartisan organization dedicated to serving the lawmakers and staff members of the nation’s 50 states, territories, and commonwealths. The Foundation is sponsored by a distinguished group of leaders who represent the nation’s most prestigious and influential corporations, unions, and organizations. It is committed to the important work of strengthening America’s legislatures, counteracting cynicism and distrust of the legislative process, and helping lawmakers confront and solve the critical issues of our time through a public-private dialogue.

The NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures is a nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation that offers opportunities for businesses, national associations, nonprofit organizations, and unions seeking to improve the state legislative process and enhance NCSL's services to all legislatures.