The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$34.3M
Foundation funders
55
Grants recorded
112
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is funded by 55 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 $34.3M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2026) to $25.1M (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 PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | SCHOLARSHIPS AND EDUCATION SUPPORT PLEDGE | $582,615 |
| 2025 | Flora Cameron Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $500,000 |
| 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 | The Miami Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 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 | The Herndon Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2025 | James I Perkins Family Foundation | COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Anne Lamkin Kinder Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2025 | Reed Family Charitable Foundation | TO PRESERVE THE DEFINING LEGACIES OF PRESIDENT GEORGE AND FIRST LADY BARBARA BUSH | $250 |
| 2024 | Ed Rachal Foundation | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $3,000,000 |
| 2024 | Bradford M Freeman Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $2,913,761 |
| 2024 | Flora Cameron Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Jon L Hagler Foundation | GENERAL GRANT | $250,000 |
| 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 |
Showing 30 most recent of 112 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is funded by 55 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 $34.3M 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 $34.3M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation across 112 grants from 55 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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