Memebership Levels

The Manhattan Institute’s Metropolitan Society is an exclusive network of individuals committed to safer and more prosperous cities across the country, providing access to thought-provoking events and a group of like-minded connections for people at every career stage. 

Members of the Metropolitan Society have access to scholars, business leaders, and philanthropists to find solutions to some of the most challenging problems facing American cities.

Activate Membership
Member | $1,000 and above
Subscription to City Journal

Access to two-plus exclusive lectures and Metropolitan Society programming per year

An invitation to the annual George L. Kelling lecture

A special annual gift
Metropolitan Council Member | $5,000 and above
All the benefits listed above

Regular events, phone calls, and/or virtual meetings with leadership of the Manhattan Institute 

Special access to the annual City Journal Award dinner
Metropolitan Council: Chairman’s Circle | $10,000 and above
All the benefits listed above

An annual private dinner with MI scholars and City Journal reporters

Access to regular in-person and virtual lectures and events 

Special recognition in the City Journal Award program

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