Hello John,
I am eager to share a major announcement: please take just two minutes to watch the video below:

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ISI is launching the America 500 Campaign: a $25 million initiative to expand our programs that educate rising leaders for liberty . . . and cast an inspiring vision for the next 250 years.
The America 500 Education Fund will strengthen our proven model:
- Reach young future leaders through educational media and outreach, introducing them to conservative thought and the Western tradition.
- Teach through competitive and rigorous faculty-led campus programs, which foster deep intellectual formation and community.
- Launch these ISI-shaped leaders through selective fellowships and immersive programs like the Honors Program and CN journalism fellowships, building long-lasting professional and educational ties.
Funding priorities include $10M for academic programs and student journalism, $10M for educational media, and $5M for core infrastructure and capacity‑building.
You can participate in ISI's America 500 campaign by watching ISI media on our channels, making a gift to the campaign, or attending flagship campaign events:
- Homecoming Weekend | Sept. 19–20, 2025
Theme: Golden Age Mindset: How to Restore Western Civilization
- American Politics & Government Summit | Oct. 9–11, 2025
Theme: Statesmanship and Leadership in the Age of Mass Society
- America 500 Gala for Western Civilization | May 2, 2026
More information to be announced!
If this vision resonates with you, please consider making a gift to the America 500 Education Fund or sharing this message with a friend. Your support today will help ISI renew American civilization by reaching, educating, mentoring, and launching young conservative leaders.
For Learning and Leadership,
John A. Burtka IV
President and CEO |