Welcome to the Obama Foundation

From civic leaders to people looking for a place to start, we invite you to explore our work and be a part of the change. Learn more

An image of Barack and Michelle Obama shaking the hands of two people while smiling. Barack Obama is shaking the hand of a teenage girl with a deep medium skin tone and dark hair pulled into a braid. Michelle Obama is shaking the hand of a woman with long braids. Barack Obama has a light deep skin tone and gray hair. He is wearing a light colored button down shirt with dark pants and holding a coffee cup in his left hand. Michelle Obama has a medium deep skin tone and curly dark hair. She is wearing an orange sweater and an orange shirt. The picture takes place outside.

Our mission is to inspire,
empower,
and connect people
to change their world.
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Inspiration from leaders and communities around the world.

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Julie Mehretu, a woman with a light skin tone and short curly black hair, stands in between two carts full of paint and art supplies. She is wearing red metallic pants.

The Arts
Building the Center

Monumental painted-glass window, “Uprising of the Sun,” will welcome visitors to the Obama Presidential Center

Julie Mehretu's 83-foot-high installation is inspired by President Obama’s remarks at the 50th anniversary of the marches from Selma to Montgomery.

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Obama Foundation 2023 annual report

We've had a busy year and can't wait to show you what we've been up to.

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President Obama sits in a circle and speaks to Leaders with a range of ages and light to medium skin tones. His arms are outstretched. He is wearing a gray button up.

The Arts
Obama Picks

President Obama’s favorite books and music of the summer

Check out President Obama’s summer list of top picks: books and music.

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A combination picture that includes the headshots of Ny Whitaker, Clarence Fluker, Jason Rahlan, and Pam Coleman. (From left to right:) Ny Whitaker has a medium deep complexion, long black hair, and dark brown eyes. She is wearing a gold blazer, a blue shirt, and a black watch with a gold frame. She is smiling off into the distance looking away from the camera to the left side. Behind her is a brown wall and a window that overlooks a city building. Jason Rahlan has a pale complexion, dark eyes, a bald head, and a dark brown goatee. He is wearing a checkered shirt and smiling into the camera. Behind him is a city street (presumably a street in Manhattan, New York.) Clarence Fluker has a deep medium skin complexion, a bald head, brown eyes, a mustache, and a closely cut goatee. He is wearing a white button down shirt and smiling into the camera. The background behind him is blue. Pam Coleman has a light olive complexion, blue eyes, and gray wavy hair. She is wearing a green shirt, a blue and red pendant necklace, and smiling into the camera. The background behind her is gray.

Youth
Scholars

Meet four Obama Alumni mentors helping the next generation of changemakers

Find out what Obama Scholars and Voyagers are learning from our alumni.

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The Obama Presidential Center

A global center for change.

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An aerial view of the Obama Presidential Center. People are seen on the lawn in the distance.

We’re building a world-class museum and public gathering space on the South Side of Chicago, where people from across the street or around the globe can come to get inspired, find common ground, and take action.

Library Main Reading Room without frieze

Campus

The Obama Presidential Center will feature a world-class museum, public library, and gathering spaces.

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A rendering of the Museum courtyard at the Obama Presidential Center.

Museum & Collection

Scheduled to open in 2026, the Obama Presidential Museum will tell the story of President and Mrs. Obama and their historic presidency—and how we can all do our part to create change.

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Building the Center

See how we're building a welcoming, vibrant campus where people from across the street or from around the globe can come to get inspired, find common ground, and take action.

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