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As an independent, nonpartisan, and privately funded institution, the Academy relies on the generosity of individuals like you to sustain its full-term Berlin Prize fellowships, year-round public programming, high-level conferences such as the Richard C. Holbrooke Forum, and so much more. By contributing to the Annual Fund, you are providing unrestricted operating support that is essential for the Academy to fulfill its mission. Gifts of all amounts are encouraged and received with gratitude.All gifts to the Academy’s Annual Fund are fully tax-deductible.

Donors who give $500 or more are recognized as members of our Friends Circle, and will receive an American Academy in Berlin signature gift in appreciation for their fully tax-deductible contribution. Thank you for your generosity.

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– Chancellor Angela Merkel

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– President Frank-Walter Steinmeier

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– Hal Foster, Princeton University

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– Helen Vendler, Harvard University

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– Lawrence Lessig, Harvard University

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– Amb. Wolfgang Ischinger

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-Thomas L. Friedman

Contact the Development Department

Emily Carey

Vice President of Development (USA)

E-mail: ec@americanacademy.de
Phone: +1-212-588 1745

Berit Ebert

Vice President of Programs (Germany/Europe)

E-Mail: be@americanacademy.de
Phone: +49 (30) 804 83 108

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