The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the greatest challenges of our time.

Our Purpose

We ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world.

Our Mission

The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world.