Organization

Established by Barbara Bush in 1989, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy supports the development and expansion of family literacy programs -- in settings where parents and children read and learn together -- across the United States. Our grants are awarded on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations, correctional institutions, homeless shelters, schools and school districts, libraries and community- and faith-based agencies. Over the past 20 years, the Foundation has awarded $34 million to 773 family literacy programs in 50 states including our nation's capital.

In April 1995, the Foundation started a wonderful new tradition -- an annual fundraiser, A Celebration of Reading. Held each year in Houston and Dallas, TX, Maryland and Florida, the Celebrations of Reading feature readings by best-selling authors and Bush family members. Proceeds from the celebrations benefit the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, including most of the Foundation's state initiatives.

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is a component fund of The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region in Washington, DC.