The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation at a glance
In short: The George and Barbara Bush Foundation gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $950K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,899,518
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $949,759
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $949,759
- Total assets
- $149,044,342
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy)
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
George & Barbara Bush Foundation Undergraduate Student Travel Grant
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
George H.W. Bush Foundation Community Grant Program
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The George and Barbara Bush Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bush School of Government & Public Service ($1.9M). Together the top 2 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The George and Barbara Bush Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bush School of Government & Public Service College Station, TX | Scholarships | $1,859,518 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Travel Grants | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,044,342 | $16,993,041 | $11,877,920 | $1,899,518 | 2 | $3,221,301 |
| 2023 | $131,167,015 | $12,779,004 | $8,742,841 | $2,205,082 | 2 | $739,652 |
| 2022 | $100,804,497 | $5,769,153 | $6,849,425 | $1,468,735 | 2 | $1,918,652 |
| 2021 | $111,871,883 | $6,692,974 | $6,143,318 | $1,333,000 | 2 | $3,660,729 |
| 2020 | $96,952,102 | $5,161,062 | $5,600,753 | $1,055,000 | 2 | $1,512,906 |
About The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $149.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $3.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is led by Andrew H. Card Jr., CEO & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew H. Card Jr.
CEO & Director
Director & Interim CEO → Director, 2021
Director → CEO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$400K (2024)
Alexander Hap Ellis III
President
President & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Farrell
Director Events & Programming
Director of Events → Director Events & Programming, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $118K (2024)
Stephanie Linder
Senior Director Development
Director of Donor Relations → Development Director, 2022
Development Director → Senior Director Development, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Hutton Higgins
Senior Director Committee & External Relations
Senior Director Communications & External Relations → Senior Director Committee & External Relations, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$150K (2023) → $161K (2024)
Dorothy Bush Koch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick D. McClure
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Becker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Bush
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Bush
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Leblond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Gates
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Hillin
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $150K (2024)
James W. Cicconi
Vice President
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Lacy
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary-Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Maxmillian Angerholzer (2020–2023) — CEO
- Former: Gary Booth (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: David B. Jones (2020) — CEO -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $400K, to Andrew H Card Jr (CEO/Director Began 01/2024). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
How much does The George and Barbara Bush Foundation give each year?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 2 grants.
How large is The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation reported $149.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.0M.
What is The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Houston, TX. It holds $149.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The George and Barbara Bush Foundation operate?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The George and Barbara Bush Foundation's EIN?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0345781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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