Generous individuals, foundations, leading corporations, and U.S. and foreign government agencies that share our commitment to quality, independence, and impact in public policy research and analysis support Brookings with financial contributions and intellectual engagement. Learn more »

Brookings welcomes the engagement of a range of stakeholders in our work. Click for more information about how you can support Brookings. We have developed a variety of opportunities for individuals, corporations, foundations and other organizations to contribute to our research programs and the Institution as a whole.

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  Individuals ›

  Through the Brookings Council and Program Leadership Committees, individual donors enjoy a range of opportunities to engage with Brookings, whether by supporting the Institution as a whole or by focusing on particular research programs that interest them the most. In addition to giving cash or securities, donors can name Brookings as the beneficiary of life insurance policies and other estate planning vehicles.

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  Companies ›

  The Brookings Corporate Council offers a program of events and other activities for private-sector leaders who value interactions with Brookings experts.

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  Foundations ›

  Since its founding in 1916, Brookings has received important support from foundations that has allowed our experts to provide unbiased, fact-based recommendations to guide policymakers through their toughest decisions.
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  Governments, Universities, and NGOs ›

  To advance its research and policy goals, Brookings experts and projects often partner with organizations that share our high standards for quality, independence and impact.

There are many ways that you can contribute to Brookings. The Institution accepts contributions of cash and appreciated securities for general operations, specific research projects and activities, and endowment. Contributions may also be made by credit card.

Donors may choose to direct their gifts to support Brookings's general operations or specific research programs or projects. Gifts may be for current use, multi-year support, or endowment.

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  General Operating Support

  General operating support enables Brookings to hire and retain the best scholars and gives our experts the resources they need to conduct a wide range of timely research projects, convene events, and conduct outreach activities that ensure maximum impact on public policy. Unrestricted funding from individuals and companies also underwrites the core operations of the Institution.

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  Strategic Initiatives Funds ›

  Strategic Initiatives Funds have been established in each of the five research programs and in the President's office to provide flexible resources to seed new projects, fund Institutional priorities, and respond nimbly to breaking events that demand immediate attention.

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  Project Support ›

  Brookings projects benefit from specific support for research, outreach, and activities.

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  Endowments ›

  A gift of endowed funds provides crucial support for key priorities and ensures an enduring legacy for the donor. Permanent endowments provide income to Brookings in perpetuity. Many endowed research chairs, fellowships, lecture series and other vehicles can be named as a lasting testament to the generosity of the donor or to honor an individual of the donor's choosing.

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  Term Gifts ›

  Term gifts combine the immediate impact of direct project support with the durability of an endowment. The funds from a term gift are invested as though they were endowed, but both the interest and the principal are spent at a predetermined rate for a specific period of time. Many term gifts can be named as a testament to the generosity of the donor or to honor an individual of the donor's choosing.