Aspen Society
Aspen Society membership supports the Aspen Institute’s leadership, dialogue, and societal impact programs through exclusive access to curated events and seminars for distinguished leaders.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (Membership applications and renewals accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Annual membership contributions range from $15,000 (President’s Society) to $75,000 (Gold Leaf Society); all levels are 100% tax-deductible.
Summary: Provides exclusive access to events, curated programs, and leadership opportunities for distinguished leaders supporting the Aspen Institute’s mission.
Key Information: Membership is philanthropic (not a traditional research grant); benefits and engagement increase with higher contribution levels.
Description
The Aspen Society is a national community of distinguished leaders and philanthropists who support the Aspen Institute’s values-based mission through annual, tax-deductible membership contributions. Members gain access to over 40 exclusive, curated programs each year—including salons, dinners, leadership seminars, and special events—designed to foster balanced dialogue, learning, and personal growth. The Society’s tiered membership structure offers increasing levels of engagement, recognition, and benefits as contribution levels rise. Membership directly supports the Institute’s work in leadership development, civil discourse, and societal impact.
