The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.8M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Bradford M Freeman Foundation ($2.9M), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($235K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($164K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford M Freeman Foundation | $2,938,761 | 2 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $235,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $164,141 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $125,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Koret Foundation | $123,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | $58,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Miami Foundation Inc | $35,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Acair Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Union Pacific Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Houston Endowment Inc | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Shackouls Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Virginia B Toulmin Charitable | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Andrew Sabin Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation | $1,950 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The George and Barbara Bush Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Shackouls Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Acair Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Bradford M Freeman Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $2,913,761 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $235,250 |
| 2024 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $48,000 |
| 2024 | Koret Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $41,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bradford M Freeman Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,141 |
| 2024 | Acair Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | 600 | $600 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Miami Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Virginia B Toulmin Charitable | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $17,000 |
| 2023 | Acair Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MEF | $750 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Union Pacific Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $21,000 |
| 2022 | Houston Endowment Inc | Directed Grant | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Shell Usa Company Foundation | MEF | $600 |
| 2022 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $111,000 |
| 2021 | Koret Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE GEORGE BUSH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE IN HONOR OF JAMES A. BAKER | $41,000 |
| 2021 | Andrew Sabin Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
| 2020 | Koret Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $41,000 |
| 2020 | Houston Endowment Inc | Directed Grant for the 2020 Vintner Dinner & Wine Auction | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The George and Barbara Bush Foundation?
The George and Barbara Bush Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Bradford M Freeman Foundation ($2.9M), Greater Houston Community Foundation ($235K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($164K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The George and Barbara Bush Foundation's largest funder?
Bradford M Freeman Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The George and Barbara Bush Foundation, with $2.9M across 2 grants (2024).
How much grant funding has The George and Barbara Bush Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation across 30 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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