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THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION

EIN: 20-4119317 · DALLAS, TX 75205-2563 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 86/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 90/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Rooted in the guiding principles of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, the George W. Bush Presidential Center engages communities in the United States and around the world by cultivating leaders and advancing policies to solve today’s most pressing challenges. Located on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, the Bush Center houses the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the George W. Bush Institute. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, our Nation’s 13th presidential library, is administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and preserves the official records and artifacts of the presidency of George W. Bush. Using the archives as its foundation, the Bush Presidential Library and Museum provides visitors an opportunity to better understand critical public policy issues and to gain insight into the presidency. Strong focus is also given to educating visitors to develop a civic awareness. The Bush Presidential Library and Museum include permanent exhibits, appropriate for a range of ages, which provide personal insight and historical perspective to a consequential period in American history. Special educational exhibits explore themes related to the presidency, the Bush Family, and other relevant topics. The Bush Institute is a nonpartisan public policy center founded in 2009 with the mission of advancing freedom by expanding opportunities for individuals at home and across the globe. It raises current and thought-provoking issues and builds programs to address the challenges facing our Nation and our world. The Bush Institute is committed to serious, independent research aimed at generating practical solutions to important public policy issues in the areas of Economic Growth, Education Reform, Global Health, Human Freedom, Military Service Initiative, and Global Women’s Initiatives.

Financial Overview — FY 2024
$56.0M
Total Revenue
$36.9M
Total Expenses
$708.0M
Net Assets
128
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio 66.5%
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 230.23x
Liability-to-Asset 0.5%
Revenue Diversification 72.9%
Executive Compensation $2.4M
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 1,943 similar organizations (United States, Education, $10M–$100M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses · higher is better
66.5% 84.6%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses · lower is better
19.7% 13.3%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses · lower is better
13.9% 0.7%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
230.2 mo 10.6 mo
P10P90
Top quarter
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets · lower is better
0.5% 31.2%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
72.9% 88.3%
P10P90
Top quarter
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
15.4% 7.9%
P10P90
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
3.4% 7.4%
P10P90
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
34.1% 3.0%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2024 $56.0M $36.9M $708.0M 66.5% 128
2023 $48.5M $35.7M $633.1M 69.0% 135
2022 $40.8M $33.1M $582.0M 68.0% 110
2021 $37.7M $30.1M N/A — 115
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Organization Details
EIN
20-4119317
State
TX
City
DALLAS
ZIP
75205-2563
Classification
B70
Category
Education
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2009
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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