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In pursuing its mission to inform U.S. engagement with the world and to have impact on the most consequential issues facing the United States and the world, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) relies on charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations.

As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the Council welcomes unrestricted gifts in support of its Annual Fund at all recognition levels and appreciates your consideration of those listed below. Leadership gifts at or above Harold Pratt Associate have the most impact, ensuring the Council’s financial strength and independence as CFR pursues its mission.

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Annual Fund

We invite you to support the CFR Annual Fund.

Gifts to the Annual Fund provide critical unrestricted funds that support CFR’s daily operations. These unrestricted dollars support ongoing activities ranging from the think tank’s research and analysis to national programming and outreach and CFR’s award-winning website. The Annual Fund also provides support for new initiatives each year.

If you are affiliated with a corporate or foundation matching gift program, you may be able to increase your gift to CFR. If so, please complete your portion of the matching gift form and send it to:

Development Office
Council on Foreign Relations
58 East 68th Street
New York, NY 10065

[email protected]

The CFR fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.

Corporate Support

The primary way companies support CFR is via participation in the Council’s Corporate Program, which offers annual membership to qualifying companies at three levels: Founders at $100,000, President’s Circle at $75,000, and Affiliates at $50,000. Corporate membership benefits include access to CFR discussions and events, tailored briefings for executives, Corporate Leaders and Young Professionals programs, and much more. Companies at the top levels of corporate membership receive additional opportunities and benefits corresponding to the level of support.

Companies may also consider advertising in Foreign Affairs, which offers the opportunity to reach an extraordinarily engaged audience through print, digital, and event platforms.

To learn more about corporate membership and other opportunities for corporate involvement, please contact the Corporate Program at [email protected] or 212.434.9684.

Legacy Society

The CFR Legacy Society honors and acknowledges individuals who have made the future vitality of CFR a part of their legacy by including the Council in their estate plans. All those who confirm in writing that they have included CFR in their will or estate plans, or as a beneficiary of another disposition of assets, are recognized as members of this society. These gifts can be designated for general endowment or specific Council programs and can be any of the following:

Will or bequest
Retained life estate
Life insurance policy
Charitable remainder trust
Charitable lead trust
Retirement plan

As with any charitable gift, consult your attorney, accountant, or other tax advisor for information on how a gift of this nature might benefit your tax situation. A list of current CFR Legacy Society members can be found here (PDF).

For further information, please see the CFR Legacy Society brochure (PDF), or contact Matt Quam, vice president and chief development officer, at [email protected]. Sample bequest language for several of the giving vehicles listed above can be found here (PDF).

  • A group of men in suits stand in front of a grey military aircraft.

    CFR President Mike Froman led a delegation of CFR members to Tampa for high‑level briefings with the commanding officers at CENTCOM and SOCOM.

  • David Rubenstein stands in front of a sitting audience in a dark room with a blue screen behind them.

    David M. Rubenstein delivers opening remarks at CFR’s Spring Benefactor Dinner, an exclusive gathering honoring the Council’s leading benefactors, board members, and distinguished guests.

Ways to Donate

Named Meetings and Lectureships

Throughout its long history, the Council on Foreign Relations has been privileged to name the following meetings series and lectureships in honor of many distinguished diplomats, philanthropists, academics, and business and government leaders. For more information on opportunities such as these, please contact Matt Quam, vice president and chief development officer, at [email protected].

Named Chairs, Centers, Fellowships, and Programs

Central to the mission of CFR is the work of the David Rockefeller Studies Program, CFR’s in-house think tank. The Studies Program is defined by its unmatched range and depth of expertise. Named and endowed chairs and fellowships, by providing long-term support, help CFR to attract and retain the world’s leading scholars and to maintain an intellectually rigorous and independent research agenda.

Endowment Opportunities

There are a variety of ways to fund such commitments, including planned gifts, which often provide tax or other income benefits to the donor. To learn about the ways you might establish an endowment at CFR, please contact Matt Quam, vice president and chief development officer, at [email protected].

Contributions payable to the Council on Foreign Relations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. CFR is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is publicly supported as described in 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. CFR’s IRS identification number is 13-1628168. Donor recognition is based on the fiscal year July 1–June 30.

Contact

For more information about supporting CFR,
please contact the Development Office:
tel 212.434.9462
[email protected]