The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$32.3M
Foundation funders
46
Grants recorded
98
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is funded by 46 grantmakers, led by The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc ($22.3M), Ed Rachal Foundation ($3.0M), Bradford M Freeman Foundation ($2.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $32.3M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation between 2019–2026.
Show all 46 funders
| The Dunham Charitable Foundation CO Westwood Trust | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Virginia B Toulmin Charitable | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nantz Family Foundation | $23,200 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Holt Catania Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Andrew Sabin Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Winston-Salem Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Horlock Foundation | $9,300 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | $5,250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Little League Baseball Incorporated | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Steven and Sheila Miller Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Halprin Family Foundation B | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $1,950 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Anne Lamkin Kinder Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Sullivan Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Joseph H Thompson Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| William & Martha Ford Fund | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
| SJL Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2026) to $24.0M (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
What grants has The George and Barbara Bush Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Shackouls Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc | EDUCATION AND SUPPORT | $22,302,362 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | PUBLIC SERVICE | $1,000,000 |
| 2025 | The Donald and Donna Adam Family Foundation | To support the community | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | general support | $135,300 |
| 2025 | Permian Basin Area Foundation | General support for the James A Baker III Pavilion | $100,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $60,705 |
| 2025 | Bellinger Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $32,500 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Shackouls Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE BUSH FOUNDATION CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Virginia & Le Simmons Foundation | TO SUPPORT PRESIDENTIAL SALUTE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Acair Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The 41 Society Inc | To sponsor and support establishment of historic memorials including statutes and will sponsor and support research and scholarly work symposia speeches educational forums on-line and public programs and other educational programs and activities based on the life values public service approach to public policy challenges or presidency of George HW Bush | $4,250 |
| 2025 | Anne Lamkin Kinder Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Ed Rachal Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | Bradford M Freeman Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $2,913,761 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $235,250 |
| 2024 | Arts Council of Brazos Valley | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $135,300 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $130,500 |
| 2024 | The Miami Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Scully Family Charitable Foundation | ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $48,000 |
| 2024 | Koret Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $41,000 |
| 2024 | Bellinger Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $37,500 |
| 2024 | Zuschlag Family Foundation | CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN | $34,000 |
| 2024 | The 41 Society Inc | Pursuit of foundation goals related to George Bush legacy | $26,640 |
| 2024 | The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 98 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is funded by 46 grantmakers, led by The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc ($22.3M), Ed Rachal Foundation ($3.0M), Bradford M Freeman Foundation ($2.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $32.3M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation between 2019–2026.
Who is The George and Barbara Bush Foundation's largest funder?
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc is the largest recorded funder of The George and Barbara Bush Foundation, with $22.3M across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has The George and Barbara Bush Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $32.3M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation across 98 grants from 46 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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