Individuals

Individual donors are the Institute's largest source of support. We rely on those who understand the importance of our work and appreciate AEI's dedication to the principles of limited government and free enterprise. Individuals who support AEI have access to the intellectual resources used by policymakers, business executives, and journalists around the world.

AEI is a "public charity" under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Code, which means that donations to AEI receive maximum tax benefits. Ways to support AEI's work include:

• Cash Gifts of cash are fully deductible for federal and state income tax purposes. For information about how to donate online, or by phone, mail, or wire transfer, please click here.


• Securities Donations of appreciated securities to AEI avoid capital gains tax and receive a federal income tax charitable deduction for the full market value of the securities. You must have held the securities for more than twelve months, and your total donations of appreciated securities may not exceed 30 percent of your adjusted gross income in the year the gift is made (with a five-year carryover for the excess). For information on donating securities, please click here.


• Planned Giving Individuals can support AEI through bequests and life income plans. For more information, please click here.

For further information, please contact Toby Stock, Managing Director of Development (800.862.5801, ext. 5834; toby.stock@aei.org), or Ellett George, Development Manager (800.862.5801, ext. 5832; ellett.george@aei.org).