The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute

What it reported doing in 2024

[the museum] the reagan museum vividly tells the story of ronald and nancy reagan and our 40th president's enduring legacy and principles. In addition, the library's temporary gallery space continuously showcases historic and pop-culture influenced exhibits which often serve as a springboard to complementary public affairs programming. Whenever possible, ties are drawn between the temporary exhibit and the life, presidency, and principles of ronald reagan. Collectively, the permanent and temporary exhibits offer a world-class family destination drawing visitors from across our local community and from around the world. -- see schedule o for continuation temporary exhibits>the pope and the president: bringing hope to the world (october 1, 2024 october 27, 2024): this exhibition covered the life of saint john paul ii, from his childhood, to joining the priesthood, to his first meeting with president reagan that set the stage for their long-lasting friendship and partnership. The exhibit also displayed never-before-seen gifts to president ronald reagan from saint john paul ii and the vatican, including documents for the five face-to-face meetings between the two men: the vatican (june 7, 1982), Alaska (may 2, 1984, miami/vizcaya (september 10, 1987), and the vatican (june 6, 1987). Objects on display included a pope saint john paul ii bronze bust, gifted by the friends of john paul ii and sculpted by american sculptor gordon gray, the dress nancy reagan wore when first meeting the pope, souvenirs from the 1984 meeting in Alaska and several gifts from the pope to the reagans, including an ivory madonna and blessed medallions. This exhibit was made possible through generous support from the knights of columbus, the polish slavic federal credit union, and ned & carol spieker.>eyes of freedom (november 8, 2024 december 8, 2024): this exhibition honored lima company a group of 22 marines and 1 navy corpsman who were killed during may and august of 2005 defending our country. The exhibition included original paintings of each of the 23 who sacrificed their lives for our country, as well as a bronze sculpture called "the silent battle" which depicted a grieving warrior cradling the dog tag of his friend. >christmas around the world (november 9, 2024 january 5, 2025): this year's christmas exhibit featured 26 wonderfully decorated trees that represent the 26 countries that president reagan visited while in office. >the dead sea scrolls (november 22, 2024 september 2, 2025): the reagan library was the first location to host the dead sea scrolls return to the united states in a decade. The exhibit launched on the 75th anniversary of finding the scrolls in the judean desert - one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in modern history. It offered visitors a firsthand experience of the ancient manuscripts from the collections of the israel antiquities authority and their profound implications for our understanding of the history, culture, and religious practices of ancient judaism and the early foundations of christianity. Highlights of the exhibit included the magdala stone, the sea of galilee boat, often referred to as the "jesus boat," as well as many never-before-toured artifacts, including the psalm scroll. For the 10 days surrounding easter, the reagan library also had on display, as part of this exhibition, the original scroll with the ten commandments written on it.community events>presidents' day and independence day 3,655 people attended our annual president's day celebration, and 3,188 attended our 4th of july festivities. Both events included live musical entertainment, presidential lookalikes, and family games. Our july 4th program also included an unveiling program for the library's new charters of freedom monument.>veteran's day: randy goddo, us marine, was the keynote at this year's veteran's day program. Over 2,300 people attended the day's events. >ronald reagan's birthday celebration: to honor president reagan

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 94.1%; rating input score 94
• Program expense ratio: 81.3%; rating input score 81
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.39 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 26; 26th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.4%; rating input score 94; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 5 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 83
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • 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: 100%; rating input score 100; 66th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • 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: -7.2%; rating input score 13; 13th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 10.68; rating input score 92; 92nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.05; rating input score 82; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 11.9%; rating input score 14; 14th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 7.4% per year; rating input score 100; 58th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 0.4% per year; rating input score 100; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 4.4% per year; rating input score 100; 31st percentile among comparable filings