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Your Support Puts Civic Education in Every Classroom
BRI’s lessons, primary sources, and professional development programs are provided completely free to every teacher and student in America. Your generosity is what makes that possible.
Monthly gifts help sustain BRI programs year-round.
“The Bill of Rights Institute is the organization that we hold up as the ideal of how our mission should be pursued… This mission is one we must continue to work towards, that each succeeding generation be taught the lessons that will enable them to carry forward the American experiment.”
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From the Classroom
The Classrooms You’re Funding
These words come directly from educators across America—from first-year teachers to 34-year veterans—who have attended programs made possible by donors like you.
“I have been teaching middle school students for 34 years now, and I have found the Bill of Rights Institute to be a great source of information. I truly enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to learn from these experts.”
“This program, in just one day, has helped me go to a whole new depth in classroom instruction and curriculum that will be more beneficial to my students than I can possibly describe.”
“As a 25-year veteran social studies teacher, I am thrilled with all the new resources and ideas I have learned. The nonpartisan nature of the resources is so incredibly important!”
“I have been coming to BRI workshops for at least 10 years and find them to be the most engaging professional development opportunities! I always learn something new to bring back to my students.”
“This BRI training has been incredibly valuable. I am leaving inspired and ready to take the resources I’ve acquired into the classroom. Thoughtful, research-based, and deeply connected to real classroom practice.”
“It is more crucial now more than ever that teachers teach and reinforce the constitutional principles upon which our country is founded. Your generosity will have a ripple effect throughout social studies education & our democracy.”
From the Students
In Their Own Words
“THANK YOU SO MUCH for your contributions that enable the creation and continuation of the BRI Student Fellowship. The fellowship has truly empowered me to create and find a community across the U.S. I can confidently say this organization has transformed my perspective on government and citizenship for the better. I just want you to know your donation truly has a huge impact.”
Jonah H. — BRI Student Fellow“I enjoyed sharing my passion to learn with other students who craved the same learning experience. I appreciated the new bonds that were created and how much I’ve grown since I got here. I am leaving as a more mature woman and citizen. I am also taking away new lessons that I will use for the rest of my life that will ultimately lead me to become a better person in society.”
Kalina T.The Mission
History & Civics — Not “Gov-ics”
BRI does not teach political parties, election cycles, or whoever holds office today. History and civics don’t change. The principles that founded this nation—natural rights, limited government, rule of law, consent of the governed—are as essential today as they were in 1776.
We Teach Teachers
BRI delivered a record 315 in-person programs in 2025, training 6,500+ educators in 29 states. Our professional development is rated among the best teachers have ever attended—educator attendance is always free.
We Reach Students
BRI’s 91,000+ teachers collectively reach 9 million students annually. In 2025 alone, our video library logged 4.88 million views—a 79% increase from the prior year. Thirty-six BRI videos each have over 100,000 views.
We Lead the Field
BRI is the official content partner of the National Civics Bee (U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation), featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Education Week, and C-SPAN, and recognized as the national market leader in free civic education resources.
Financial Accountability
Your Gift Is Handled With Integrity
BRI upholds strict standards of academic integrity and financial transparency. Every dollar is deployed in service of the mission.
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Bill of Rights Institute is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 48-0891418. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
No. BRI teaches the Founding principles that predate and underpin all American political debate—natural rights, limited government, rule of law, and consent of the governed. These are not partisan positions; they are the shared constitutional foundation of American civic life. BRI resources are used by teachers of every background in public, private, and charter schools in all 50 states. BRI does not advocate for any party, candidate, or policy platform.
Yes. BRI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 48-0891418). Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. You will receive a tax receipt by email after your gift is processed.
Your gift directly funds free curriculum, professional development programs, student scholarships, and operational infrastructure—all delivered at zero cost to teachers and students. See our audited financials and annual reports above for full detail.
Yes. Recurring gifts are especially powerful—they allow BRI to plan ahead, scale programs, and reach more teachers and students each year. Monthly gifts help sustain BRI programs year-round. Simply select the monthly option in the donation form above.
Yes. Did you know you can help BRI educate the next generation of engaged citizens through a Donor Advised Fund? Gifts from DAFs are welcome and make a meaningful difference. Please contact our team to coordinate your DAF contribution, or visit our non-cash giving options page for full details.
Yes—BRI accepts gifts of stock, IRA qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), bequests, and other planned gifts. Donors who include BRI in their estate plans become members of the James Madison Legacy Society—a group of supporters whose generosity will keep civic education alive for generations to come. To learn more or to make a planned gift, contact our development team.
BRI welcomes corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and major gifts. Contact our development team to start a conversation.
Yes. Reach out to our team and we’ll be happy to arrange a tribute gift and acknowledgment.
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