The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Also known as George & Barbara Bush Foundation
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation reported $17.0 million in revenue and $11.9 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $54.93 went to program services, $33.32 to management and general costs and $11.75 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 77.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $426,600 (CEO/DIRECTOR BEGAN 01/2024). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 44% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $12MFor context, the median across 5,499 covered education charities: $85.56 programs, $13.59 management, $0.85 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $17MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 54.9% | 84.4% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 33.3% | 13.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 11.8% | 0.8% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.04 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 77.9% | 19.1% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 69.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $426,600 | $331,578 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.59% | 1.28% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 8 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 84.9 | 13.3 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 10 of 11 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseGeorge Bush school of government and public service:the school is one of the leading public and international affairs graduate schools in the nation. One of the 16 schools and colleges within texas a&m university, the school offers both bachelor's and master's level education for students wanting careers in public service. The school is still ranked in the top 12 percent of the graduate public affairs schools in the nation. The school's philosophy is based on the belief of its founder, george h.w. Bush, that public service is a noble calling, a belief that continues to shape all aspects of…
Interactive learning programs: the foundation provides a dynamic learning environment. Through its programs and lectures, the public is able to experience insight into the complex dynamics of diplomacy and domestic policy making, and how the offices and the individuals serving the people perform their duties. The library and museum inform and enrich learning for all ages regarding U.S. History, the role of the presidency with special focus on the administration of george h.w. Bush, and enhance the learning environment through the support of literacy and education programs. All of the…
The foundation awards scholarships in honor of president and mrs. Bush and their commitment to public service and education. Some of the scholarships include the uss george h.w. Bush (cvn 77) scholarship for crew or family members of the ship, the George Bush high school public service scholarship that recognizes high school seniors in the bryan-college station school districts for their community service, and several scholarships that support the academic activities of a student at the bush school of government and public service. Additionally, the foundation gives to the mays business…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO/DIRECTOR BEGAN 01/2024 Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $400,000 | $0 | $26,600 | $426,600 |
| CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $150,458 | $0 | $39,526 | $189,984 |
| SR. DIR. COMM. & EXTERNAL RELATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $161,074 | $0 | $24,946 | $186,020 |
| SR. DIR. DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,866 | $0 | $23,225 | $173,091 |
| DIR. EVENTS & PROGRAMMING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $118,023 | $0 | $41,460 | $159,483 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The George and Barbara Bush Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $190K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b11 · 10 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13No
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2Yes
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 550
- Volunteers Part I, line 6135
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Construction | $10,669,235 |
| SHOWTECH LLC Visual production | $565,905 |
| THE POST OAK HOTEL AT UPTOWN HOUSTON Hotel, event and catering services | $310,993 |
| IRONWOOD FABRICATION Exhibit fabrication | $283,406 |
| RLK CO LLC Entertainment event production | $265,523 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 22 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
18 private foundations reported grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation totaling $3.2M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 The George and Barbara Bush Foundation spent in 2024, $54.93 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The George and Barbara Bush Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, The George and Barbara Bush Foundation reported that 54.9% of its $11.9 million in expenses went to program services, 33.3% to management and general and 11.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The George and Barbara Bush Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The George and Barbara Bush Foundation reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $426,600, for the role of CEO/DIRECTOR BEGAN 01/2024 (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The George and Barbara Bush Foundation get its money?
Of $17.0 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 77.9% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The George and Barbara Bush Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 76-0345781 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202512969349300416 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202433199349315648 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343059349301214 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233189349317068 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202123199349321772 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202033109349302638 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 76-0345781: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.