Philanthropy Roundtable is excited to welcome TeenPact Leadership Schools and izzit.org (Free to Choose) to the list of high-impact civic-focused organizations in our Civics Playbook.
Civil servants nationwide are eagerly anticipating America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. This milestone presents a unique, investable opportunity to restore widespread civic knowledge, strengthen community connections and reaffirm commitment to the American ideals of freedom. Organizations like TeenPact Leadership Schools and izzit.org are seizing this moment to ignite a nationwide civic revival rooted in personal responsibility, liberty and service.
TeenPact Leadership Schools: Established in 1993, TeenPact inspires young individuals to deepen both their Christian faith and understanding of the political process. TeenPact is dedicated to cultivating principled, servant-leaders who value constitutional liberties and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. Through immersive activities such as mock legislative sessions, debates, campaign simulations and hands-on leadership workshops, students learn how government functions and how to steward their citizenship with integrity and purpose.
In preparation for America’s 250th anniversary, TeenPact has created the Civic Life Challenge, an innovative program that extends civics education beyond the classroom into local communities. Currently in the funding phase, the Civic Life Challenge builds on skills honed in TeenPact’s Four Day State Class. It guides students through experiences that emphasize civic knowledge, literacy, engagement and community service. It empowers them to become faith-driven leaders who strengthen their communities and embody civic responsibility in their everyday lives.
izzit.org: An affiliate of Free to Choose Network, izzit.org equips educators with engaging, story-based content that encourages critical thinking and personal growth in a free society. Their free video lessons cover essential topics such as economics, civics and entrepreneurship, sparking curiosity and independent thought. These resources help students appreciate the impact of personal responsibility, free markets and constitutional principles in their daily lives.
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, izzit.org will unveil Season 3 of its popular Pups of Liberty animated series, which brings the Revolutionary War and the founding era to life. Blending real historical events with timeless character virtues and engaging figures portrayed as dogs, the series has gained over 51,000 followers, 1.1 million likes and nearly eight million views on TikTok. The new season, set to launch in early 2026, will emphasize the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Additionally, izzit.org is introducing a first of its kind, foundational civics video course for the newly updated U.S. Citizenship Test. The course, hosted by Judge Douglas H. Ginsburg, U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, provides a clear and engaging overview of the vital civics concepts every American should understand.
By supporting nonprofits like TeenPact and izzit.org, philanthropy can help foster the values that are essential to a free society: unity, liberty, charity and civic responsibility. As we look forward to 2026, let us invest in programs that revive the civic spirit at the heart of the American dream and empower the next generation.
