Our supporters

Our supporters are the driving force behind the Obama Foundation’s mission and the communities we serve. Together, they’re making an extraordinary impact.

We spent approximately $11.4M with more than 159 diverse businesses, and $7.1M – representing over half of total addressable spending – with Chicago-based companies.

As we continue to build the OPC, 54% of the services that we’ve contracted and paid for are being delivered by diverse businesses.

We’re just getting started. Our responsibility is to increase this number as the Foundation grows, so that diverse businesses across industries have meaningful opportunities to participate in our work.

“ We support the Foundation not only because of the inspirational impact President Obama has had on our lives but also due to the Foundation’s dedication to nurturing future leaders both locally and globally. Investing in these young, intelligent, and dynamic leaders is one of the most effective ways to ensure a prosperous and peaceful future. Meet one of them, and you’ll see why!”

–Mehdi Alhassani and Deena Shakir, Obama Foundation Supporters

“ We are inspired to support the Obama Foundation due to our deep respect for Barack and Michelle Obama’s public service and our admiration for them. We’re excited about the Obama Presidential Center not only for the cultural and economic boost it will bring to the South Side but also because it represents a commitment to the values and ideals of the Obama administration.”

–Dan Levin and Fay Hartog-Levin, Obama Foundation Supporters