The George and Barbara Bush Foundation

What it reported doing in 2024

Interactive learning programs: the foundation provides a dynamic learning environment. Through its programs and lectures, the public is able to experience insight into the complex dynamics of diplomacy and domestic policy making, and how the offices and the individuals serving the people perform their duties. The library and museum inform and enrich learning for all ages regarding u.s. History, the role of the presidency with special focus on the administration of george h.w. Bush, and enhance the learning environment through the support of literacy and education programs. All of the education programs are provided to school groups free of charge both on site and through distance learning. Stories are dramatically told about american and Texas history bringing past events alive and providing beneficial learning experiences for all ages. The bush library and museum offers free presentations at the museum or as outreach programs and online applications to area schools on a wide variety of topics. At the museum or at the school, custom-designed storytelling programs meet the needs of students. The museum's core exhibits reveal the unique influences and challenges that shaped george bush's life and presidency, and frequently changing temporary exhibits present visitors new and interesting perspectives on president bush, his life and work. See a world war ii avenger torpedo bomber, a 1947 studebaker, a slab of the berlin wall, and precise replicas of president bush's camp david and situation room. Visitors can have their picture made while seated at the desk in the replica oval office. In addition, a special section is dedicated to first lady barbara bush and her efforts on behalf of literacy, AIDS awareness and prevention, and volunteerism.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 48.7%; rating input score 49
• Program expense ratio: 54.9%; rating input score 55
• Fundraising efficiency: $9.48 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 37; 37th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 1 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 17
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 90.9%; rating input score 91; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 8 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 89
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 30.1%; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 12.55; rating input score 93; 93rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.44; rating input score 34; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 9.6%; rating input score 22; 22nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 17.4% per year; rating input score 100; 87th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 12.1% per year; rating input score 100; 81st percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 10% per year; rating input score 100; 65th percentile among comparable filings