The George and Barbara Bush Foundation
Houston, TX ·EIN 76-0345781 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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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 |
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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