Center for the U.S. and Mexico

U.S.-Mexico Forum

About the Forum

U.S.-Mexico Forum members are individuals and corporations that provide general support to the policy research activities and programs of the Center for the United States and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute. Members have access to center experts and guests and to policy briefs on developments regarding the U.S.-Mexico relationship.

Scroll down to learn more about membership options or download the printable informational packet. To become a member, please contact Lisa Guáqueta at usmexicocenter@rice.edu or 713-348-2649.

Membership Levels

Friend $2,000+

Cost of benefit received: $100. Tax-deductible contribution: $1,900.

All benefits are for two people

Invitation to an exclusive annual Mexico Forum Luncheon and briefing on U.S.-Mexico relations and policies with Dr. Tony Payan, center director
Invitation to annual Mexico Outlook meeting and reception, and complimentary copy of the annual “Mexico Outlook” report
Invitation to private briefings and exclusive events with center speakers and guests
Preferred seating at all center events at the Baker Institute
Invitation to the Baker Institute Fall Reception
Complimentary copies of all center publications produced by the Baker Institute, upon request
Complimentary copies of the Baker Institute Annual Report, upon request
Quarterly email newsletter featuring the center's activities and publications
Name recognition on the center's website, event slate, and quarterly newsletter
Complimentary parking at center events

Partner $5,000+

Cost of benefit received: $200. Tax-deductible contribution: $4,800.

All the benefits of the above level, plus

Opportunity to host Dr. Tony Payan or another center fellow or resident expert at your club, civic group, corporate meeting or private engagement
On-screen corporate logo recognition at center events and on the center's website

Director's Circle $10,000+

Cost of benefit received: $250. Tax-deductible contribution: $9,750.

All the benefits of above levels, plus

Invitations to private dinner and lunch meetings with visiting speakers and guests, following public events at the Baker Institute
Corporate logo recognition in the center's quarterly newsletter

Founder's Circle $20,000+

Cost of benefit received: $350. Tax-deductible contribution: $19,650.

All the benefits of above levels, plus

Reception with center leadership and experts as well as Baker Institute leadership
Two private briefings with center experts
Recognition from podium at center events