The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. · Cost
What The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. costs
The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. does not publish its fees. What is known — including figures reported by named publications, clearly marked as such — is set out below.
An initiation fee is paid once. Dues recur — usually annually, sometimes monthly. Many chapter-based organizations charge chapter dues on top of national or global dues, and retreats, travel and events are almost always extra. A figure marked “reported” came from a publication, not from the organization.
Published and reported fees
| Cost | Amount | Provenance |
|---|---|---|
| Annual dues | Not publicly disclosed. The Club states that "annual membership dues cover the cost of attendance" at regularly scheduled Signature Events but does not publish the amount. | Source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | Not publicly disclosed | |
| Event costs | Members may invite a limited number of guests to each event "for a reasonable fee"; the amount is not published. | Source ↗ |
No dues figure is published. Unlike the Economic Club of New York, dues are stated to include attendance at the Club's regular Signature Events.
Compared with similar organizations
| Organization | Lowest published dues |
|---|---|
| The Economic Club of New York | $1,400 a year |
| The Economic Club of Chicago | not disclosed |
| The Business Council | not disclosed |
| Council on Foreign Relations | $820 a year |
| Detroit Economic Club | $150 a year |
| The Executives' Club of Chicago | $1,000 a year |
Sources
- The Economic Club of Washington DC — home, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 1
- Our History | The Economic Club of Washington DC, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 1
- About Membership | The Economic Club of Washington DC, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 2
- Membership | The Economic Club of Washington DC, The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 2
- The Economic Club Of Washington Dc — IRS Form 990 filings (EIN 52-1469926), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer / Internal Revenue Service. Accessed 6 September 2026.tier 5
Source tiers follow the published hierarchy: 1 official site · 2 official membership materials · 3 application documents · 4 annual reports · 5 government filings · 6 reliable business publications · 7 credible interviews · 8 other reputable secondary sources. Sources and data policy.