Support American Diplomatic Oral History
It’s easy! You can make a donation through the following options:
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Make payable to ADST and mail to:
ADST
P.O. Box 41839
Arlington, VA 22204
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For wire transfers or other methods of donating, please reach out to us directly via our contact information: Contact Us.
We have three primary tiers of memberships
Associate Membership
Supporters contributing up to $199 annually will be recognized as Associate, non-voting members.
Standard Membership
Supporters contributing $200–$999 annually are recognized as standard members.
Benjamin Franklin Circle*
Supporters contributing $1,000 or more annually are recognized as members of our Benjamin Franklin Circle.
*The Benjamin Franklin Circle is a distinguished leadership group of generous supporters who play a critical role in the financial sustainability of ADST and its flagship Foreign Affairs Oral History program. BFC membership begins at the $1000 level. BFC Gold starts at $5000.
Leave a Lasting Legacy
ADST preserves the experiences of American diplomacy through one of the world’s largest collections of diplomatic oral histories. These firsthand accounts help scholars, students, and practitioners better understand how diplomacy shapes history and national security.
For those who wish to make a lasting impact, a legacy gift can help ensure that these stories continue to be preserved, expanded, and shared with future generations. Read about more ways to support ADST long term here.
If you would like to explore a legacy gift, contact ADST’s president at [email protected]
ADST is an independent, non-profit, 501(c)3 educational organization. Our 2500+ oral histories are available for free to a global audience on this website and through the Library of Congress. We receive no government funding and rely on support from our members as well as cooperative agreements and in-kind support. All donations are fully tax-deductible.
If you encounter any issues with online payments, please don’t hesitate to contact our membership services team at [email protected] for assistance.