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Each generation either preserves or surrenders the freedoms it inherits. The students in America’s classrooms today will be the ones who decide. Help ensure they’re ready.
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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.
$25
Gives a student a full year of access to BRI’s free civics
videos, games, and interactive primary sources.
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Equips one teacher with a ready-to-teach lesson package,
including primary sources, discussion guides, and
scholar-reviewed content for an entire unit.
$100
Equips a teacher with a classroom set of Pocket Constitutions
that can be used throughout the school year.
$250
Provides a teacher with a full set of tabletop classroom games
that engage students in real-world civic experiences.
$500
Supports access to scholar-reviewed curriculum, lessons,
primary sources, and pedagogical tools.
$1,000
Sponsors an online student debate where students can practice
civil discourse in a low-stakes environment.
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Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Does BRI have a political agenda?
No. BRI is strictly nonpartisan in its creative process and relationships. We teach the Founding principles that predate and underpin American political debate—natural rights, limited government, rule of law, and consent of the governed. BRI does not advocate for any party, candidate, or policy platform.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
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.
How is my donation used?
Your gift directly funds free curriculum, professional development programs, student scholarships, and operational infrastructure—all delivered at zero cost to teachers and students.
Can I set up a recurring gift?
Yes. Recurring gifts allow BRI to plan ahead, scale programs, and reach more teachers and students. Select the monthly option in the donation form above.
Can I give through a Donor Advised Fund?
Yes. Gifts from Donor Advised Funds are welcome. Please contact our team to coordinate your contribution, or visit our non-cash giving options page .
Can I give stock, through an IRA, or make a planned gift?
Yes. BRI accepts gifts of stock, IRA qualified charitable distributions, bequests, and other planned gifts. Donors who include BRI in their estate plans become members of the James Madison Legacy Society . To learn more, contact our development team .
What about corporate partnerships or foundation giving?
BRI welcomes corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and major gifts. Contact our development team to start a conversation.
Can I give in honor or memory of someone?
Yes. Reach out to our team and we’ll be happy to arrange a tribute gift and acknowledgment.
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