Empire Society
The Manhattan Institute’s Empire Society is an invitation-only community of exceptional rising leaders who convene for high-level discussions with distinguished scholars, policy experts, and business executives on the principles essential to human flourishing, economic dynamism, and individual liberty. Beyond its salons, Empire Society also convenes informal, off-the-record discussions to foster candid exchange and deeper fellowship among members.
About Empire Society
The Society provides an intellectually rigorous, values-aligned forum for ambitious professionals seeking serious engagement with the ideas that sustain a free and prosperous society. In an era of increasing ideological conformity in corporate life, it offers a rare space for principled debate, intellectual camaraderie, and long-term civic investment.
Composed of accomplished leaders across finance, technology, real estate, entrepreneurship, and related fields, Empire Society cultivates both intellectual seriousness and a lasting commitment to philanthropic leadership. It is designed to prepare the next generation of governors, civic leaders, and stewards of public policy and ideas institutions.
Manhattan Institute is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and charitable contributions are tax-deductible for income, gift and estate taxes. Our federal tax identification number is EIN #13-2912529. State Registration Disclosures