Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy

Advocate for and establish literacy as a value in every home.

Donate

MAINE CELEBRATION

Join us on August 30 at the Vinegar Hill Music Theatre for the Maine Celebration of Reading.

Learn about our efforts to pass literacy from parents, to children, to families—to the world.

Join us on November 6 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the Dallas Celebration of Reading.

Join us as we honor our Founder, Barbara Bush. Together, we will continue the vital work she began and carry on her legacy of ensuring that every man, woman and child has the opportunity to secure a better life through literacy.

We’ve just taken the next step in our journey to revolutionize adult literacy learning. Learn more about the Barbara Bush Adult Literacy XPRIZE.

As a public charity, we rely on the generosity of our donors and take very seriously our responsibility to maximize the value of your contributions. We are committed to accountability and efficiency in our operations, prioritizing the highest possible social return on investment.

Download

Low-literacy skills are directly linked to higher unemployment, less earned income and poor health.

The result is a lack of social mobility and greater inequality for millions of families. With a workforce that is less academically prepared and skilled, the overall U.S. economy is negatively impacted.

A mother’s education is one of the primary indicators of a child’s academic success.

Less than 47% of children whose mothers did not complete high school are school ready, compared to 83% of children whose mothers have a bachelor’s degree.

Students who do not read proficiently by the 3rd grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma.

Low-literate parents often are unable to provide a stimulating learning environment for the children. This inequality in opportunity leads to an achievement gap that extends through elementary school and beyond.

Join the Barbara Bush Foundation
In tackling America’s Biggest Challenge.

Make A Donation

Your donation directly benefits literacy programs across the nation because 100% of the Foundation’s fundraising expenses are paid from other sources.

Donate Now

Join us at an Event

Celebrate reading with Bush family members, best-selling authors, and other special guests.

View Events

Match Your Gift

Take advantage of your employer’s matching gift program and double the impact of your support.

Learn More

Planned Giving

The gift of reading lasts forever. Leave a lasting legacy that will help advance a more literate America and build a stronger nation.

Learn More

MAINE CELEBRATION

OUR IMPACT

DALLAS CELEBRATION

HONORING BARBARA BUSH

Adult Literacy XPRIZE

Annual Report

Low-literacy skills are directly linked to higher unemployment, less earned income and poor health.

A mother’s education is one of the primary indicators of a child’s academic success.

Students who do not read proficiently by the 3rd grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma.

Join the Barbara Bush Foundation
In tackling America’s Biggest Challenge.

Make A Donation

Join us at an Event

Match Your Gift

Planned Giving

MAINE CELEBRATION

OUR IMPACT

DALLAS CELEBRATION

HONORING BARBARA BUSH

Adult Literacy XPRIZE

Annual Report

Low-literacy skills are directly linked to higher unemployment, less earned income and poor health.

A mother’s education is one of the primary indicators of a child’s academic success.

Students who do not read proficiently by the 3rd grade are four times more likely to leave high school without a diploma.

Join the Barbara Bush FoundationIn tackling America’s Biggest Challenge.

Make A Donation

Join us at an Event

Match Your Gift

Planned Giving

Spread the Word

Get in Touch

Join our newsletter

Join the Barbara Bush Foundation
In tackling America’s Biggest Challenge.