Annual Giving

Elite Giving Opportunities

ISW's Annual Giving Program is for elite donors who are able to make a significant commitment to our unparalleled research and military education programs.

Because of our donors - individuals, foundations, corporations, and organizations - ISW can continue our important efforts to provide unbiased, non-partisan analysis on the current conflicts abroad and the effectiveness of  the U.S. military in today's wars.

Giving Levels

The President’s Circle

By joining the President’s Circle, you become eligible for a number of privileges, including one-on-one briefings with ISW’s president, Dr. Kimberly Kagan, and her Research and Assessment Team. You will be regularly updated about decisions made regarding military developments and receive regular correspondence including ISW’s Quarterly Newsletter, copies of ISW’s publications, invitations to all of ISW’s public and private events, and ISW’s Global News Updates.

ISW also hosts an annual President’s Dinner for its members, which is held in Washington, D.C. The annual dinner provides an opportunity to meet other Circle members and ISW’s staff, as well as other prominent Washington elite.

Your annual unrestricted gift starting at $10,000 offers you all this and the chance to join the ISW community. We look forward to welcoming you to the Circle. 

President’s Circle Giving Levels

  • Gold $25,000
  • Silver $15,000
  • Bronze $10,000

Other Levels

If you are unable to join us in the President’s Circle, we invite you to join ISW as a Benefactor or Patron. At this level, you will receive ISW’s Quarterly Newsletter, our comprehensive reports, and invitations to all ISW’s private and public events, with annual commendation on ISW’s website recognizing the level of your support. 

  • ISW Benefactor $5,000
  • ISW Patron $1,000 - $4,999

If you have questions, please contact Alicia Bonner at (202) 293-5550, ext. 211 or email [email protected]

Mail checks to: Development Office, Institute for the Study of War, 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 515, Washington, DC 20036.

“ISW is an important outside voice providing a fresh perspective on the challenges we face.”
General Raymond Odierno (2/18/10)