THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION

EIN: 204119317 501(c)(3) Education

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$48,500,935
Total Expenses
$35,686,260
Total Assets
$636,520,743
Net Assets
$633,103,251
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
KENNETH HERSH
Phone
2142004300
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $48.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $12.8M, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AS SET FORTH IN THE CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION: (I) TO ENDOW A PRESIDENTIAL ARCHIVAL DEPOSITORY, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 2101(1) OF TITLE 44 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE ANNOTATED, IN AN AMOUNT REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (G) OF SECTION 2112 OF TITLE 44 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE ANNOTATED, TO HOUSE AND PRESERVE AT THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM THE BOOKS, DOCUMENTS, PAPERS, PICTURES, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER MEMORABILIA OF PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH, AS WELL AS OTHER OBJECTS OR MATERIALS RELATED TO THE PAPERS OR EVENTS OF THE OFFICIAL OR PERSONAL LIFE OF PRESIDENT BUSH THAT HAVE HISTORICAL OR COMMEMORATIVE VALUE, AND TO UNDERTAKE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON POLICY AND HISTORICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THE LIFE AND WORK OF PRESIDENT BUSH THEREBY PROMOTING SUCH LIBRARY AND MUSEUM. (II) TO MAINTAIN A FUND OR FUNDS OF REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR BOTH, AND (SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS HEREINAFTER SET FORTH) TO EXPEND OR DISTRIBUTE THE WHOLE OR ANY PART OF THE INCOME OR PRINCIPAL THEREOF EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OR OPERATION OF THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM AND THE GEORGE W. BUSH INSTITUTE. THE GEORGE W. BUSH INSTITUTE IS A SOLUTION-ORIENTED NONPARTISAN POLICY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ENSURING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY, AND ADVANCING FREE SOCIETIES. HOUSED WITHIN THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER, THE BUSH INSTITUTE IS ROOTED IN COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATIVE VALUES AND COMMITTED TO CREATING POSITIVE, MEANINGFUL, AND LASTING CHANGE AT HOME AND ABROAD. WE UTILIZE OUR UNIQUE PLATFORM AND CONVENING POWER TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS TO NATIONAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES OF THE DAY. (III) TO PROMOTE LIBRARIES. (IV) TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THE FOREGOING PURPOSES. THE CORPORATION PLEDGES ALL OF ITS ASSETS FOR USE IN PERFORMING THESE PURPOSES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $17,369,147

THE GEORGE W. BUSH INSTITUTE IS A SOLUTION-ORIENTED NONPARTISAN POLICY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ENSURING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY, AND ADVANCING FREE SOCIETIES. HOUSED WITHIN THE...

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THE GEORGE W. BUSH INSTITUTE IS A SOLUTION-ORIENTED NONPARTISAN POLICY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ENSURING OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY, AND ADVANCING FREE SOCIETIES. HOUSED WITHIN THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER, THE BUSH INSTITUTE IS ROOTED IN COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATIVE VALUES AND COMMITTED TO CREATING POSITIVE, MEANINGFUL, AND LASTING CHANGE AT HOME AND ABROAD. WE UTILIZE OUR UNIQUE PLATFORM AND CONVENING POWER TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS TO NATIONAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES OF THE DAY.

Program 2
Expenses: $7,259,897 Revenue: $3,236,557

THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM PROMOTES A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY AND EXAMINES THE CONSEQUENTIAL TIMES DURING WHICH PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH SERVED. THE MUSEUM OFFERS...

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THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM PROMOTES A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY AND EXAMINES THE CONSEQUENTIAL TIMES DURING WHICH PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH SERVED. THE MUSEUM OFFERS A MOVING EXHIBIT ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, A REPLICA OVAL OFFICE, AND AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE IN PRESIDENTIAL DECISION-MAKING. THE MUSEUM IS ALSO HOST TO A VARIETY OF SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS THAT DELVE DEEPLY INTO UNIQUE TOPICS AND PROVIDE INSIGHTS THAT ONLY A PRESIDENTIAL CENTER CAN OFFER. HOUSED WITHIN THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL CENTER, THE GEORGE W. BUSH PRESIDENTIAL MUSEUM IS A NONPARTISAN CIVIC INSTITUTION SHOWCASING THE TIMELESS VALUES OF FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND COMPASSION.SINCE OPENING, 2 MILLION PEOPLE HAVE VISITED THE MUSEUM, INCLUDING ONE TEMPORARY EXHIBIT IN 2023: "FREEDOM MATTERS," WHICH HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FREEDOM IN BUILDING PEACEFUL SOCIETIES, HOW THE WORK OF FREEDOM ADVOCATES HAS CHANGED THE LIVES OF MILLIONS, AND WHAT WE ALL CAN LEARN FROM THE STUDY OF HISTORY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $26,865,002
Program Service Revenue $3,236,557
Investment Income $12,656,620
Other Revenue $5,742,756
TOTAL REVENUE $48,500,935

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,509,440
Salaries & Benefits $16,032,212
Fundraising Expenses $5,514,231
Program Expenses $24,629,044
Other Expenses $17,939,646
TOTAL EXPENSES $35,686,260

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $48,500,935 $40,764,912 +0.2%
Expenses $35,686,260 $33,090,924 +0.1%
Net Income $12,814,675 $7,673,988 +0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
25
Independent Members
24
Employees
135
Volunteers
175

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$1,664,492
Total Directors
25
$640,877
Key Employees
2
$587,593
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KENNETH A HERSH PRESIDENT & CEO/DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$620,000 $20,877 $640,877
DONALD L EVANS CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REGINALD BROWN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA W BUSH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY H COMPTON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARLAN CROW DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTONIO GARZA DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DYLAN C GLENN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRY C HAGER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON D HAMMES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL HICKEY VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN W JOHNSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL KAPLAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEREMY L KATZ DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK LANGDALE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DINA POWELL MCCORMICK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE MEECE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID B MILLER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER PACE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA H PATSLEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNE L PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAREN PROTHRO DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY D THOMPSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
R GERALD TURNER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED ULLYOT DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN S COSSIBOOM VP FINANCE & OPERATIONS/TREASURER 40.00
Officer
$352,989 $30,131 $383,120
DAVID KRAMER VP & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - GEORGE BUSH INSTITUTE 40.00
Officer
$344,762 $21,694 $366,456
GUY H KERR SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Officer
$256,811 $17,228 $274,039
KRISTIN N KING COO - GEORGE BUSH INSTITUTE 40.00
Key Emp
$273,650 $26,437 $300,087
RACHEL EVANS MABRY VICE PRESIDENT, DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$242,437 $45,069 $287,506
IGOR KHRESTIN MANAGING DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL POLICY 40.00
Highest
$252,291 $32,838 $285,129
MARY MOORE HAMRICK MANAGING DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC POLICY (TIL 8/25/23) 40.00
Highest
$265,853 $18,942 $284,795
EVANGELINE M CHIANG MANAGING DIR LEADERSHIP/PROGRAMMING (TIL 1/31/24) 40.00
Highest
$240,965 $40,204 $281,169
ANNE E WICKS MANAGING DIR, OPPORTUNITY & DEMOCRACY 40.00
Highest
$239,692 $32,730 $272,422
HANNAH ABNEY SENIOR ADVISOR, COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$195,170 $41,471 $236,641
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $48,500,935 $35,686,260 $636,520,743 $12,814,675
2022 $40,764,912 $33,090,924 $584,997,476 $7,673,988
2021 $37,657,859 $30,053,563 $628,846,419 $7,604,296
2020 $65,840,780 $33,781,527 $557,674,730 $32,059,253
2019 $64,354,811 $40,823,912 $496,789,257 $23,530,899
2018 $83,255,591 $45,340,466 $450,358,522 $37,915,125
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