The Swiss Confederation Institute
Please note that although we welcome your financial support,
no contributions are currently tax-deductible to the Swiss Confederation Institute but we will be applying for future 501(c)3 status.
Our Mission - We seek to promote a return to limited government and maximum liberty in the USA and around the world through decentralized confederation style government combined with direct democracy. Pure representative democracy, although required during earlier times of limited communications and travel has often failed to preserve liberty and limit the growth of government or it's control by special interests.
The Swiss Confederation Institute will educate the public on the benefits of expanded direct democracy with the right of referendum & initiative in order for the citizens
to curtail or introduce legislation and laws. We also favor the Swiss model of decentralized, limited confederation government as exists in Switzerland today and formerly in America's first government, The Articles of Confederation and later in the Constitution of the Confederate States of America.
In addition, we advocate The Swiss concept of “Willensnation,” a growth by attraction—the voluntary association of neighboring states, principalities, cities, and individuals that makes Switzerland a nation created by acts of the free will by voluntarily, peaceful, democratic secession from other government structures. We believe many nations around the world including the United States of America would do well to study, understand and emulate the successful Swiss example. Aggressive war, growing religious extremism, terrorism, ethnic and religious bigotry and conflict, as well as the often heavy handed tyranny of majorities and special interests could be avoided and supplanted by the Swiss example of direct democracy and confederation.
Our goal in the United States is to educate the public on the benefits of a return to decentralized, limited confederation government as existed in the original Republic of Republics established by our patriot Founding Fathers.
Make check contributions out to The Swiss Confederation Institute and mail to:
Swiss Confederation Institute
PO Box 1213
Mars Hill, NC 28754
Mars Hill is home to Mars Hill College and this is the our winter view from high in the mountains .
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Note, we do not accept cash donations.
Suggested contribution levels and benefits of supporting the Swiss Confederation Institute and become a Founding Member of the William Tell Society.
Click here to read the story of William Tell.Contribution Levels
Individual Supporter: ($50 - $99) Our minimum support level. Your name will be added to our list of Supporters of The Swiss Confederation Institute.
Individual Friend: ($100 - $500) The above plus the Annual President's Report & an invitation and 20% registration discount on any special events.
Individual Associate ($501 - $999) The above plus invitation to annual meeting of The Swiss Confederation Institute & complimentary registration fee and private cocktail party invitation.
William Tell Society: ($1,000 plus) The above plus special recognition and an invitation to submit articles and reports to be published on the Swiss Confederation Institute's website.
Corporate or Foundation Entity ($5,000 plus annually) - For foreign or domestic corporations and structures. All of the above plus opportunity to place graphic link to their websites and submit articles or reports and additional links on our website.Donate Stock:
Giving stock held more than 12 months offers a two-fold tax savings. First, you avoid paying capital-gains tax on the increase in value of your stock. In addition, you receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of the gift. Subtracting the tax savings when the institute has received our 501(c)3 status, from what you originally paid for the stock can result in a gift that costs just pennies on the dollar. This is an excellent vehicle for stock that has appreciated substantially in value.
How to give stock to The Swiss Confederation Institute
Stockbrokers require instructions in writing. You will need to contact us so we can provide delivery instructions to your broker to make a gift to the institute.
If you are transferring a mutual fund asset, please contact the Swiss Confederation Institute BEFORE initiating that transaction. Mutual funds require special handling.
