Established by President and Mrs. Johnson in 1969, the LBJ Foundation is a non-profit organization comprised of a board of trustees and administrative staff that supports the LBJ Presidential Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.
The LBJ Presidential Library, operated under the auspices of the National Archives and Records Administration, maintains the archive of President Johnson’s administration and political career and promotes his legacy while providing, in his words, “a springboard for the future” through public programming aimed at addressing the issues of our times. The Foundation provides support for the Library by enhancing educational outreach and museum exhibits, administering grants for researchers and scholars, and directing public programming.
The LBJ School of Public Affairs embodies President Johnson’s living legacy by nurturing leaders and public servants in the hopes that they will pursue what he called “the oldest most basic mission of our country: to right wrong; to do justice; to serve man.” The Foundation provides financial support for the school for the outstanding education it offers its graduate students in public policy and government affairs, community outreach, and global initiatives.
These three institutions, all bearing our thirty-sixth President’s name, preserve his consequential legacy while pursuing his hopeful vision for the future.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees governs the fiduciary responsibilities of The Lyndon Baines Johnson Foundation and works to maintain the mission and legacies of President Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson.
History
Established in 1969 as the Health, Education and Conservation (HEC) Foundation soon after President Johnson left the White House, the Foundation was renamed in 1973 but has remained the primary support for the educational and historical work of the LBJ Presidential Library and the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
Awards
The LBJ Liberty & Justice for All Award and the Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award recognize and honor those who carry on the legacies of President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson and their commitment to provide
opportunity for all.
opportunity for all.
Grants
The LBJ Foundation offers financial assistance to perform research in disciplines and initiatives that shaped the presidency of President Johnson and help realize President Johnson’s vision of a great society.
Lectureships & Endowments
President Johnson’s legacy of transformational progress continues by supporting scholarship and citizenship initiatives and lectureships of some of the great thinkers and policy makers of our time.
Governance
Administration of the LBJ Foundation’s mission.
Plan Your Legacy
At the LBJ Foundation, planned giving ensures we can sustain our programs for generations. From bequests to charitable trusts, we're committed to finding the arrangement that best meets your needs.
Ways to Give
Your contribution to the LBJ Foundation provides support for the programs and educational activities that make the LBJ Library and LBJ School centers for intellectual activity and community leadership. There are a number of ways to make your gift.
Contact Us & Staff
To learn more about the Foundation and how to support the efforts of the Library and the school, please explore this website or contact us.
"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or to lose. I am resolved that we shall win the tomorrows before us."
