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The Barack Obama Foundation

To inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world and to honor the legacy of president.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About The Barack Obama Foundation

The Barack Obama Foundation is a arts culture organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $160.0 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 464950751.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

To inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world and to honor the legacy of president.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A80
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 2%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.02 ($51.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Barack Obama Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 464950751. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $210M in annual revenue. 187 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Barack Obama Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

The Barack Obama Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Barack Obama Foundation has $210M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Barack Obama Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $210M in annual revenue. The organization has 187 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Barack Obama Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Barack Obama Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the The Barack Obama Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Barack Obama Foundation is a arts culture organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $160.0 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 464950751. The Barack Obama Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: The Barack Obama Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $210M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The Barack Obama Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Barack Obama Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 464950751, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
2% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

AM
Ammar Rizki
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Addar L•••
GENERAL COUNSEL
AD
Adewale A••••••
PRESIDENT
AL
Alfreda B•••••••••••
EVP, CHIEF LEGAL & PEOPLE OFFICER
AM
Ammar R••••
CFO
AN
Anne F••••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (END 9/2020)
BE
Bernadette M•••••
CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OFFICER
BR
Broderick J••••••
Director
CA
Caitlin G••••••
VP, FUNDRAISING & DEVELOPMENT
CH
Charmaine W•••••••
SVP, CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
CH
Christina T••••
EVP, STRATEGY & IMPACT
CL
Clarissa P•••••••
SVP, PEOPLE
CO
Connie B••••••
Director
DA
Daniel M•••••••
SVP, DEVELOPMENT
DA
David P••••••
Director & VP & SECRETARY
DA
David S••••
PRESIDENT
DE
Demond M•••••
Director
DR
Dr M•••••• A H••••
Director
EL
Elisabeth S••••••••
SVP, STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE & RISK
GA
Gabriela F••••
FORMER SVP, PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY
GL
Glenn B••••
CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER (END 12/2020)
GL
Glenn H•••••••
Director & VICE CHAIRPERSON
JA
Jamie-Clare F•••••••
VP, DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
JA
Jamie-Clare P••••••
VP, DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
JE
Jennifer C••••••••
VP, FINANCE
JO
John D••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

California voters can elect a Barack Obama as governor, but not who you think - KTLA
May 2026
ktla.com
Obama releases pre-debate hype playlist - FOX 5 Atlanta
May 2026
www.fox5atlanta.com
Steven Spielberg would like to serve as Earth's ambassador to alien life, despite Barack Obama calling dibs - Entertainm
May 2026
ew.com
Barack Obama - Rolling Stone
May 2026
www.rollingstone.com
Barack Obama reflects on hip-hop, gospel, and protest songs in sweeping essay about America - TheGrio
May 2026
thegrio.com
Barack Obama reveals the songs he says shaped the United States - USA Today
May 2026
www.usatoday.com
Obama Center offers nearby watch party on the Midway for museum’s June 18 grand opening - Chicago Tribune
May 2026
www.chicagotribune.com
Michelle Obama recalls the 'crazy' part of Sasha and Malia's lives - USA Today
May 2026
www.usatoday.com
The CA governor candidate nobody’s talking about: Barack Obama - The Seattle Times
May 2026
www.seattletimes.com
Barack Obama Presidential Center supporting local groups like Black Girls Dance - ABC7 Chicago
May 2026
abc7chicago.com
Form filed
$209.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$140.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$309.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$160.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$171.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Barack Obama Foundation This page 76 $209.8 million 2%
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 187 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Barack Obama Foundation

What is The Barack Obama Foundation?
The Barack Obama Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. The Barack Obama Foundation is a arts culture organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $160.0 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 464950751.
When was The Barack Obama Foundation founded?
The Barack Obama Foundation was founded in 2014.
Who leads The Barack Obama Foundation?
Ammar Rizki serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is The Barack Obama Foundation located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is The Barack Obama Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 2% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Barack Obama Foundation trustworthy?
The Barack Obama Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Barack Obama Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 464950751.
What is The Barack Obama Foundation's website?
http://www.obama.org