The Institute of World Politics 2026 Gala
Join IWP supporters, alumni, and friends for a special celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary!

Date & Time

October 8, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Location

Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium | 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20240

Pricing

$375 - $100,000

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One (1) ticket to the General Reception and Gala

$750.00

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$2,500.00

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$5,000.00

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$10,000.00

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Ambassador Sponsorship
Includes entry for up to Fifteen (15) to the VIP Reception and premium seating at the Gala

$25,000.00

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Statesman Sponsorship
Includes entry for up to Twenty (20) to the VIP Reception and two tables of 10 with premium seating at the Gala

$50,000.00

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Founder Sponsorship
Includes entry for up to Thirty (30) to the VIP Reception and three tables of 10 with premium seating at the Gala

$100,000.00

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Discounted attendance for registrants 30 and under (photo ID required at the door)

$375.00

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Individual Ticket
One (1) ticket to the General Reception and Gala
$750.00
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The Institute of World Politics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution, and charitable contributions to IWP are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. However, the IRS requires us to note that the tax deductibility of your gift is reduced by the fair market value of the goods and services provided to each guest, which we estimate to be $325. Our federal tax identification number is 52-1699641. State Registration Disclosures are available here.

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$2,500

Patriots receive complimentary access for up to Two (2) to the General Reception and Gala and will receive recognition in the Gala program and on the event website.* Patriots also have the opportunity to include One (1) branded item in the event gift bags.

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Guardian

$5,000

Guardians receive complimentary access for up to Four (4) to the General Reception and Gala and will receive recognition in the Gala program, on the event website, and on event signage. Guardians also have the opportunity to include One (1) branded item in the event gift bags.

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Commander

$10,000

Commanders receive complimentary access for up to Ten (10) to the General Reception and one table of 10 at the Gala. Commanders will also receive recognition in the Gala program, on the event website, and on event signage and have the opportunity to include One (1) branded item in the event gift bags.

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Ambassador

$25,000

Ambassadors receive complimentary access for up to Fifteen (15) to the VIP Reception and premium seating at the Gala. Ambassadors will also receive special recognition in the Gala program, on the event website, and on event signage. Ambassadors also have the opportunity to include One (1) branded item in the event gift bags.

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Statesman

$50,000

Statesmen receive complimentary access for up to Twenty (20) to the VIP Reception and two tables of 10 with premium seating at the Gala. Statesmen will also receive special recognition from the podium, in the Gala program, on the event website, and on event signage. Statesmen are invited to submit a half-page ad for publication in the Gala program. Statesmen have the opportunity to include One (1) branded item in the event gift bags.

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Founder

$100,000

Founders receive complimentary access for up to Thirty (30) to the VIP Reception and three tables of 10 with premium seating at the Gala. Founders will also receive special recognition from the podium, in the Gala program, on the event website, and on event signage. Founders are invited to submit a full-page ad for publication in the Gala program. In addition, Founders can name a signature cocktail that will be served at the Gala and have the opportunity to include One (1) branded item in the event gift bags.

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The Institute of World Politics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution, and charitable contributions to IWP are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. However, the IRS requires us to note that the tax deductibility of your gift is reduced by the fair market value of the goods and services provided to each guest, which we estimate to be $325. Our federal tax identification number is 52-1699641. State Registration Disclosures are available here.

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The Institute of World Politics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution, and charitable contributions to IWP are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Our federal tax identification number is 52-1699641. State Registration Disclosures are available here.

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