Opening the
Door for Others
DONATE TO THE STUDY
Every contribution matters.
The Study makes room for big ideas and meaningful questions. Your gift keeps the door open for everyone, no matter their background, income, or experience.
Supporting local Study Clubs, sparking national dialogues, and preserving this work for future generations. Your gift becomes the welcome, saying
There is Room for Thought.
And Room for You.
You’re not just giving.
You’re opening the door.
At The Study, most programs are free, and even our small interactive classes remain affordable thanks to donors like you.
Why Give
Because of donors like you, The Study became a gathering place for...
Lifelong learners in 2025 alone
8,700+
245
Successful classes and events
128
Professional and engaging scholars
776
Hours of thoughtful, affordable education
You helped people in your community find calm, clarity, and belonging in a noisy world.
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​​And when 20 North Dakota teachers gathered for our We the People Institute, they didn’t just study civics. They carried it home to hundreds of students who are now learning how democracy works from the inside out.​
You didn’t just fund programs. You kept the light of learning on in a moment when the world needs it most.
Ways You Can Continue to Make a Difference
One
Double Your Impact
Ask your employer if they match charitable gifts — your contribution could go twice as far.
Two
Build a Legacy of Learning
When you give to our endowment, your gift is invested to sustain programs for generations to come.
Three
Leave a Lasting Gift
Include the organization in your will, trust, or estate plan to ensure your values live on through lifelong learning.
Four
Give Monthly
Join our recurring giving circle with automatic donations each month, quarter, or year — a steady way to nurture big ideas.
Five
Make a One-Time Gift
Your single donation, given online, by check, or by phone, fuels programs that spark civic dialogue and curiosity.
Six
Honor Someone Special
Celebrate or remember a loved one with a gift in their honor or memory.
Seven
Share What You Have
Support our mission with in-kind contributions of goods or professional services that help us do our work better.
Eight
Partner Through Sponsorship
Businesses can sponsor programs or events that align their brand with thoughtful citizenship and community impact.
