Democracy Fund

The Democracy Fund invests in organizations working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people.

Democracy Fund

The Aspen Institute: Congressional Program

The Aspen Institute Congressional Program convenes high-level conferences in which legislators are brought together with internationally recognized experts to study critical issues and explore policy alternatives in a neutral space meant to foster relationship building and problem solving.

​Why We Invested

The Aspen Institute’s Congressional Program aspires to build informed, bipartisan, and bi-cameral relationships through diverse participation in Congressional breakfasts and international conferences.

The Congressional Program’s focus on scholarly engagement gives Senators, Representatives, and senior staff the opportunity to delve into complex and pressing public policy issues with internationally recognized experts in a neutral, off-the-record setting.

Total Commitment

2019: $300,000 over two years. 2016: Up to $475,000 over two years. 2014: Up to $300,000 over two years.

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