Based in O'Connor House, the Center for the Study of American Democracy organizes conferences, lectures, and seminars with the goal of stimulating nonpartisan civic and political discourse. The center also provides teaching and research opportunities for faculty and students, and promotes student internships in Washington. The center was established through a 'We the People' Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2007, with matching funds being raised through Kenyon's current campaign.