What Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library does

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 77-0054631) established by President Ronald Reagan and headquartered on a 400-acre campus in Simi Valley, California, where it operates the largest and most-visited U.S. presidential library — a 125,000-square-foot museum housing unique historical artifacts including the actual Air Force One aircraft, a section of the Berlin Wall, and the final resting place of the Reagans. The foundation also maintains a Washington, DC policy institute one block from the White House, housing four centers (Civility and Democracy, Peace Through Strength, Freedom and Democracy, Civics Education and Opportunity) plus scholarly initiatives. Its mission is to advance Reagan's principles of individual liberty, economic opportunity, freedom and democracy, peace through strength, and national pride.

Core products span three layers. (1) Physical experiences include the museum, special rotating exhibitions (Vatican Splendors, Titanic, Auschwitz, and the 2026 America 250 exhibit), facility rentals, and the annual Fourth of July Celebration. (2) Educational programs include the Digital Learning Hub — an online Learning Management System delivering award-winning structured curricula (D-Day, Charters of Freedom, Civil Discourse, Fall of the Berlin Wall, Liberty Over Communism, Lead Like A President, Guided by Grace); the Reagan Leadership Center Simulation, a 90-minute game-based decision-making scenario built on Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada, 1983), offered on-site at $799 per group (10-45 students) or fully virtual at $199 per session (6-45 students); the four-tier Civil Discourse Project; and the Ronald Reagan Debate Series ($50K annual scholarship pool), Oratory Competition, and National Civics Bee. (3) Policy convenings include the annual Reagan National Economic Forum (featuring senior government officials and Fortune 500 CEOs), the Reagan-Jackson Security Dialogue (transatlantic), and ongoing lecture and fireside-chat programming. Scholarship programs include the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship (up to $40,000 per recipient, ~575 students and $9.5M awarded since 2000) and the GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship (up to $10,000/year, $1M five-year commitment, 25% reserved for military households).

The revenue model is diversified across six streams: tax-deductible donations, museum admissions and special-exhibit tickets, annual memberships, educational program fees (per-session unit pricing for simulations), museum store and e-commerce merchandise sales, and partnership-administered scholarship programs funded by corporate sponsors (notably GE Aerospace). Customer segments span middle and high school students, educators and school leaders, general museum visitors, and policymakers/thought leaders — addressed through event-driven, community-led, and channel-partner (school district) go-to-market motions. Distribution combines the Simi Valley physical campus, a self-serve online learning platform, channel partnerships with U.S. school districts, and direct enterprise engagement via the Washington, DC institute.

Name

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library

Legal name

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute

Website

https://reaganfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the largest U.S. presidential library in Simi Valley, CA and a Washington, DC policy institute, delivering K-12 civic-education programs, leadership simulations, scholarships, museum operations, and convenings for students, educators, and policymakers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Presidential Library and Museum Services

NAICS

Museums (712110), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Historical Sites (71212)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Education, Research & Academic Congresses (THAHAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Defense, Security & Emergency Management Congresses (THAHAJAG), University & Academic Conference Venues (THAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Civic education programs
• Presidential museum services
• Leadership development simulations
• Policy research institute
• Educational scholarship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Simi Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that solicits funds from donors. Donors can sign up to support the organization and receive communications.
2. Museum Admission and Tickets: Revenue from visitors purchasing tickets to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, including special exhibits like America 250 and Vatican Splendors.
3. Membership Program: Annual membership program offering benefits to supporters including access, discounts, and exclusive content.
4. Educational Program Fees: Fees for on-site Reagan Leadership Center simulations ($799 per group), digital leadership simulations ($199 per session), and summer leadership programs.
5. Museum Store Sales: Revenue from the on-site museum store selling Reagan-related merchandise and memorabilia.
6. Scholarship Program Administration: Partnership with GE Aerospace to administer scholarship programs including GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship (up to $40,000 per recipient) and GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute operates a 125,000 sq. ft. presidential library and museum in Simi Valley, CA, along with a policy institute in Washington, DC. It delivers educational programs (leadership simulations, debate and oratory competitions, civics bees, online courses) for K-12 students, administers college scholarship programs (GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship and Workforce Readiness Scholarship), convenes policymakers through forums and dialogues, and sells museum admission, memberships, and commemorative merchandise.

Product overview

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute operates as a nonprofit organization offering educational programs, museum experiences, and policy initiatives. The core product portfolio includes the Digital Learning Hub (online Learning Management System with structured courses), Reagan Leadership Center Simulation (in-person and digital leadership simulations), and Civil Discourse Program (debate, oratory, and civics competitions). Supporting offerings include the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, the Reagan Institute policy center in Washington DC, multiple podcasts, scholarship programs (GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship up to $40,000 and Workforce Readiness Scholarship), and the Reagan National Economic Forum. The Digital Learning Hub serves as the platform for course delivery including Liberty Over Communism, Civil Discourse, The Fall of the Berlin Wall, D-Day, and Charters of Freedom courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ronald Reagan Institute: Policy institute in Washington, DC encompassing Center for Peace Through Strength, Center for Freedom & Democracy, Center for Civics, Education & Opportunity, and Scholarly Initiatives.
• Ronald Reagan Civil Discourse Project
• Reagan Leadership Center
• Reaganism Podcast

Products and services

• Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum
• Ronald Reagan Institute
• Digital Learning Hub
• Reagan Leadership Center Simulation (On-Site)
• Digital Leadership Simulation
• Ronald Reagan Civil Discourse Program
• Ronald Reagan Debate Series
• Ronald Reagan Oratory Competition
• National Civics Bee
• GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
• GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship
• Reagan National Economic Forum
• Podcast Series

Quantifiable outcome

• $9.5 million in scholarships awarded to ~575 students since 2000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Horry County SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Partnership to implement a leadership simulation for 8th-grade social studies students aligned to state English Language Arts standards. Represents educational program outreach to school districts.
• New College of FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Partnership with New College of Florida to launch the Great American Leadership Program, providing leadership development opportunities for students at the college level.
• Henry Jackson SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Co-hosting the Reagan-Jackson Security Dialogue on February 18-19, 2026 in Cambridge, UK. The partnership brings together elected officials and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic to address foreign policy and national security issues.
• GE AerospaceflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLongstanding partnership dating to 1950s (when Reagan was host of GE Theater). Current collaboration includes GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program supporting high school seniors with up to $40,000 in scholarships, and new GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship (up to $10,000/year for technical education). $1 million, five-year investment.
• National Civics Bee / U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosting California and Washington D.C. statewide civics competitions for middle school students (6th-8th grade). Part of the National Civics Bee encouraging civic engagement and offering prizes including $100,000 to 529 savings for national champion.
• Kaleidoscope (Scholarship Administrator)minorOthersThird-party administrator handling GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship and GE Aerospace-Reagan Workforce Readiness Scholarship applications and program management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum: Presidential library and museum in Atlanta operated through the National Archives with programming from The Carter Center. Comparable in operating model — physical museum tied to a former president's legacy institution — though with a different (humanitarian/Carter Center) policy emphasis.
• George & Barbara Bush Foundation: Family-led foundation supporting the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and similar education, leadership, and public service initiatives. Direct comparable in mission, donor model, and emphasis on presidential legacy-driven civic programming.
• Barack Obama Foundation: Chicago-based foundation that operates the Obama Presidential Center and runs leadership development and civic engagement programs. Comparable as a presidential foundation combining a museum/center, leadership programs for young people, and policy/civic initiatives.
• Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and Foundation: Grand Rapids, MI presidential museum and foundation, also operating the Betty Ford Rose Garden and education programming. A direct peer in the presidential-library category with comparable educational mission and curatorial scale (though smaller).
• George W. Bush Presidential Center: Operates the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas alongside the Bush Institute, a public policy center covering education, economic growth, and global policy. Closely comparable to the Reagan Foundation's combined museum + policy-institute model with similar education and leadership programming.
• William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum: Presidential library and museum in Little Rock, AR, operated by the National Archives in partnership with the Clinton Foundation. Compares directly as a presidential library/museum complex with educational programming and political-conference convening, although its policy work is run separately by the Clinton Foundation.
• Mount Vernon: Presidential historic site and museum (George Washington's estate) operated by a nonprofit with educational programs, special exhibits, and a membership program. Comparable in operating a flagship historic-presidential site at scale with K-12 educational offerings and curatorial exhibitions.

Broad incumbents

• Hoover Institution: Stanford-affiliated public policy research institution and think tank focused on economic, foreign policy, and civic topics with strong ties to Republican policy thought. Comparable as a substantive policy and convening peer, though larger in academic-publishing scale.
• The Heritage Foundation: Large Washington-based public policy think tank aligned with Reagan-era conservative policy principles. Overlaps with the Reagan Institute's policy mission in economics, foreign policy, and civics — peer as a broad incumbent in the same ideological space.

Emerging players

• National Constitution Center: Philadelphia-based nonprofit chartered by Congress to disseminate constitutional civics education, operating exhibits and K-12 civic programs. Comparable mission and educational programming overlap (civics, civil discourse, leadership for students), though housed in a smaller civic-focused institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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