Public Wealth Institute
Advancing programs and policies that increase public wealth for current and future generations
Building a Community for Public Wealth
Who We Are
We are dedicated staff, policy experts, and community members working together to advance public wealth.
What We Do
To increase public wealth, we partner with all parts of society- governments, nonprofits, private citizens, and businesses- to contribute valuable assets and meaningful services for the benefit of everyone.
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Where We Work
We are currently working on opportunities in the Midwest and expanding to the West Coast and East Coast.
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Featured Spotlight
La Jolla Shores Beach & Kellogg Park is a ~1-mile sandy beach backed by Kellogg Park (a large oceanfront lawn and playground) in the City of San Diego. It borders Scripps Institution of Oceanography and fronts the protected San Diego–La Jolla Underwater Park, making it one of California’s most valuable urban coastal “nature + access” assets. For more information about this park and other inspirational stories, please visit Spotlights.
Featured Story
Wisconsin's Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program, vital for land conservation and recreation, faces an uncertain future as its funding was cut from the 2025 state budget, expiring June 30, 2026; lawmakers are now debating separate bills for reauthorization, with Republican and Democratic proposals differing in funding amounts but both aiming to continue the popular, bipartisan program that funds parks, trails, and natural areas across the state, with supporters urging action to prevent its lapse.
Now Available
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Public Wealth Regional Program
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Resource Center - Comparison of state funding programs
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New Spotlights - La Jolla Shores Beach, San Diego, CA and Lake Waconia Regional Park, Waconia, MN
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What's Coming​​
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State of Wisconsin - Updates on the Knowles-Nelson funding stalemate
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Public Wealth Regional Plans
Our Commitment to Impact
Through our partnerships with communities, organizations, government, and private individuals- we aspire to work together to leave a lasting legacy of public wealth.
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Our Top Priorities:
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Identifying and defining targeted public wealth regions
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Partnering with organizations to develop public assets and services
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Building a community for sharing ideas and funding strategies to extend our reach and impact