Membership Benefits

As an Independent Institute Member, you will receive the latest Independent Institute publications, discounts to upcoming events, and the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading experts, while supporting the Institute’s program with your tax-deductible contribution.

Membership Levels

Introductory — $50

Members receive:

Sustaining — $100

Members receive:
  • Your choice of a free Independent Institute book
  • Discounted admission to all Independent Policy Forums
  • The benefits of the Introductory level, above

Sponsor — $500

Members receive:
  • Complimentary subscription to our quarterly academic journal, The Independent Review
  • All other benefits described above

The Lighthouse Society: Patron — $1,000

Members receive:
  • A gold Independent Institute Lighthouse Lapel Pin
  • Complimentary copies of newly released Independent Institute books
  • Our biannual Independent Thought: Media Digest (contains over 80 articles per issue!)
  • All other benefits described above

The Lighthouse Society: Benefactor — $5,000

Members receive:
  • All other benefits described above

The Lighthouse Society: Chairman’s Circle — $10,000

Members receive:
  • All other benefits described above

The Lighthouse Society: Lighthouse Keeper — $25,000

Members receive:
  • An exclusive annual dinner with Independent Institute’s Board of Directors
  • All other benefits described above

The Lighthouse Society: President’s Circle — $50,000

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The Lighthouse Society: Founder’s Circle — $100,000

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The Safe Harbor Legacy Society: Planned Giving

Support Independent through your estate plans or will.