"In classical thought, the whole point of education was to grow in character and ultimately achieve wisdom. How unfortunate that contemporary education has not only lost its main purpose, but does considerable harm by impeding it."

Dennis Bileca

Our Mission

The Dennis Bileca Institute for Character and Excellence is a 501(c)3 not for profit that is committed to supporting organizations that further Classical Ideals.  Ideals embodied by Socrates in his belief that the real love of wisdom is the pursuit of the transcendent reality that lie behind our judgements of what is true, good and beautiful.  

Our Focus

The Foundation maintains a focus on supporting organizations that are driven by a desire to transform education through an emphasis on moral and intellectual virtue inherent in Classical learning.