The Barack Obama Foundation
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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Barack Obama Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $210M in annual revenue. 187 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Barack Obama Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 464950751. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Barack Obama Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 90/100.
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 56% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% 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 an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Barack Obama Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 56% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 56% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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California voters can elect a Barack Obama as governor, but not who you think - KTLA
Steven Spielberg would like to serve as Earth's ambassador to alien life, despite Barack Obama calling dibs - Entertainment Weekly
Barack Obama - Rolling Stone
Barack Obama reflects on hip-hop, gospel, and protest songs in sweeping essay about America - TheGrio
Barack Obama reveals the songs he says shaped the United States - USA Today
The CA governor candidate nobody’s talking about: Barack Obama - The Seattle Times
Barack Obama Presidential Center supporting local groups like Black Girls Dance - ABC7 Chicago
Barack Obama Presidential Center news: ABC7 gets inside look at Oval Office replica in Jackson Park, Chicago Obama Center - ABC7 Chicago
Barack Obama — not that one — is on the ballot for California governor - San Francisco Chronicle
Barack Obama Considers His Role in the Age of Trump - The New Yorker
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 187 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, IL, United States.
- What is The Barack Obama Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 56% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Barack Obama Foundation trustworthy?
- The Barack Obama Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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