Freedom 250

What Freedom 250 does

Freedom 250 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in December 2025 by the Trump administration as a subsidiary of the National Park Foundation to coordinate America's 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) celebrations in 2026. Led by CEO Keith Krach, former Under Secretary of State, the organization operates as a public-private partnership headquartered at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with a lean staff of 1-10 employees. It functions primarily as an event production and coordination entity, delivering a portfolio of signature events including the 16-day Great American State Fair (June 25 – July 10, 2026) with 150+ exhibits from all 56 states and territories, the Salute to America July 4th celebration featuring a record 850,000-shell fireworks display, the Patriot Games national athletic competition for high school students with a $250,000 scholarship prize pool, six traveling Freedom Trucks mobile museums, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone, the Rushmore 250 celebration at Mount Rushmore, and the International Naval Review in New York Harbor.

The organization's core technology is a straightforward web platform (freedom250.org) supporting ticketing, event registration, the Patriot Games application portal, volunteer sign-ups, and downloadable community toolkits. It does not own proprietary technology products; instead it coordinates with federal agencies (Departments of Interior, Homeland Security, Agriculture, NASA, VA, National Endowment for the Humanities) and a roster of flagship corporate sponsors including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Palantir, Oracle, Deloitte, Meta, Mastercard, and United Health Group.

Freedom 250's revenue model is almost entirely grant- and donation-based, not commercial. Congress allocated $150 million in federal funds for the 250th anniversary celebrations, of which approximately $80 million has flowed to Freedom 250 according to NOTUS reporting, dwarfing the $25 million allocated to the congressionally-established bipartisan America250 commission. Additional revenue comes from private donations — though reports indicate donors contributing $1 million or more received access to President Trump and speaking roles at July 4 events, raising ethical scrutiny. Most signature events are free to the public with advance registration encouraged, meaning Freedom 250 is effectively a federally and donor-funded event production organization rather than a revenue-generating enterprise.

Name

Freedom 250

Legal name

Freedom250

Website

https://freedom250.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freedom 250 is a non-profit public-private partnership subsidiary of the National Park Foundation coordinating America's 2026 semiquincentennial celebrations, delivering signature events on the National Mall and nationwide including the Great American State Fair, Salute to America, and Patriot Games.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Event Coordination

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

National Parks & Protected Area Visitor Services (Concessions, Guided Access) (THAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education & Community Programs (Junior Ranger, Citizen Science, School Programs) (THAAAGAK), Environmental Interpretation & Ranger-Led Education Programs (Visitor Education) (THAAAOAJ)

Keywords

• National event coordination
• Patriotic celebrations
• Public-private partnership
• Nonprofit event management
• Commemorative events

Headquarters

HQ city

Forestdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Funding: Congress allocated $150 million in federal funds for the 250th anniversary celebrations. Freedom 250 serves as the primary organizing entity receiving these public funds, working in coordination with federal agencies.
2. Public Funding: According to NOTUS, Freedom 250 has received $80 million in public funding for organizing anniversary events.
3. Private Donations: The organization raises funds from private donors, with reports indicating donors contributing $1 million or more were offered access to Trump and speaking roles at July 4 events. The National Park Foundation created a limited liability company called Freedom 250 to organize events.
4. Federal Funds Redirect: Freedom 250 received $10 million in federal funds, with concerns raised about redirection of funds from the congressionally authorized America250 commission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Freedom 250 is a non-profit public-private partnership that plans, funds, and executes signature events and initiatives for America's 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial). Its deliverables include the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, the Salute to America July 4th celebration, the Patriot Games athletic scholarship competition, Freedom Trucks mobile museums, and various commemorative gatherings, alongside educational toolkits and resources for communities nationwide.

Product overview

Freedom 250 is a national non-partisan organization and official public-private partnership leading America's 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial) celebrations. The organization delivers a portfolio of signature events and initiatives including the Great American State Fair (16-day exposition on the National Mall), Salute to America July 4th celebration with historic fireworks, Patriot Games national athletic competition for high schoolers, Freedom Trucks mobile museums, FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, Mount Rushmore and International Naval Review events, and various educational toolkits and resources. The organization coordinates with federal agencies, the White House Task Force 250, and the Congressionally-established America250 commission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Patriot Games: National athletic competition for high school students ages 14-17 celebrating American spirit and excellence.
• Great American State Fair
• Salute to America
• Freedom Trucks
• Rededicate 250

Products and services

• Great American State Fair A 16-day world-class exposition and modern-day World's Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., celebrating America's 250th anniversary with pavilions from all 56 states and territories, military flyovers, musical performances, and family-friendly attractions including a 110-foot Ferris wheel.
• Salute to America Celebration & Fireworks The nation's premier Independence Day celebration on the National Mall featuring military demonstrations, patriotic performances, presidential remarks, and a record-setting fireworks display of 850,000 shells.
• Patriot Games A national athletic competition for high school students ages 14-17 featuring challenges designed to test strength, endurance, agility, teamwork, and perseverance, awarding $250,000 in scholarship prizes to male and female champions.
• Freedom Trucks (Mobile Museums) Six mobile museum trucks traveling nationwide in 2026 to bring the story of American independence to communities through interactive exhibits and educational programming.
• FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone Experience A fan zone on the National Mall providing live match broadcasts, interactive activities, and entertainment during the FIFA World Cup tournament, coinciding with America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
• Rushmore 250 A celebration at Mount Rushmore featuring military honors, family-friendly activities, and fireworks display commemorating America's 250th anniversary beneath the iconic monument.
• International Naval Review & Sail 4th 250 A gathering of U.S. and international naval vessels, military aircraft, and tall ships from over 20 nations in New York Harbor celebrating America's 250th birthday with Vice President Vance heading the event.
• Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library Opening A celebration in Medora, North Dakota honoring Theodore Roosevelt's legacy and his commitment to conservation and public service as part of America's 250th anniversary festivities.
• American Heroes Student Art Contest An art competition for students in grades 3-12 to create original artwork honoring historical American heroes, with winners receiving travel allowances to attend the Great American State Fair exhibition.
• Freedom 250 Toolkits and Resources Downloadable toolkits including Teacher Toolkit, Great American Fair Toolkit, Rodeo Toolkit, City and State Toolkit, and 20+ other resources for communities, schools, and organizations to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850,000 fireworks shells to be launched for record-setting July 4th display
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

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

• America First Policy InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Policy institute partner supporting Freedom 250's patriotic initiatives and messaging alignment
• ChevroncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Corporate sponsor providing funding and brand support for America's 250th anniversary celebrations
• ExxonMobilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Major corporate sponsor with confirmed activations at the Great American State Fair
• John DeerecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Corporate partner with confirmed presence at the Great American State Fair
• MastercardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Payment technology sponsor supporting event transactions and operations
• Northrop GrummancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Defense contractor partner with confirmed corporate activation at the Great American State Fair
• PalantircoreTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2026Technology sponsor providing data analytics capabilities for event operations and planning
• UFCflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Co-organizer of UFC Freedom 250 fight event held at the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026, coinciding with Trump's 80th birthday and nation's 250th anniversary
• IndyCarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Auto racing partner planning IndyCar race incorporating the National Mall as part of celebrations
• National Park FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Federal partner through which the National Park Foundation created a limited liability company called Freedom 250 to organize events; provides access to National Mall venues and federal coordination
• America250 (United States Semiquincentennial Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Congressionally established bipartisan commission originally chartered to plan America's 250th anniversary; competing organization for influence over celebrations with reduced federal funding ($25 million vs Freedom 250's larger allocation)
• United States Department of the InteriorflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Lead federal agency coordination with Secretary Doug Burgum overseeing National Mall access and event permitting
• United States Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Federal partner with Secretary Brooke Rollins involved in Great American State Fair planning and Rodeo 250 initiatives
• United States Department of Homeland SecurityflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Federal partner providing security coordination; designated Salute to America as National Special Security Event with Secret Service lead
• National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Federal partner with confirmed corporate activation at the Great American State Fair showcasing American space innovation
• United Health GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Healthcare sponsor partner for the America's 250th anniversary celebrations
• Hillsdale CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Educational partner producing the Story of America video series and historical content for Freedom 250 programming
• Museum of the BibleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Partner organization contributing to faith-based programming and historical exhibits
• Cervi Championship RodeocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Rodeo organizer bringing 'Rodeo 250 - The Evolution of the American Cowboy' event to the National Mall June 25 - July 10, 2026
• The White HouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Primary executive sponsor providing presidential participation, venue access (South Lawn for UFC fight), and political backing for Freedom 250 initiatives
• The National MallflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Primary venue partner providing access to the National Mall grounds between the Capitol and Washington Monument for signature events including the Great American State Fair
• MetacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Technology company with confirmed activation at the Great American State Fair
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Aerospace partner sponsoring America's 250th anniversary celebrations
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Defense contractor sponsor with involvement in anniversary celebrations
• OraclecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Technology sponsor providing enterprise software and cloud services for event operations
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Professional services firm providing consulting and implementation support for event planning
• National Endowment for the HumanitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Federal partner supporting the American Heroes Student Art Contest with educational programming and humanities content
• American Battle Monuments CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Federal agency partner honoring American military service and sacrifice as part of anniversary commemorations
• United States Department of Veterans AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Federal partner with involvement in veteran recognition and Memorial Day programming
• Pray.comminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Faith-based partner supporting the 'Pray for America' initiative and religious programming
• Thankful GreetingsminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 December 2026Selected as official licensee for Freedom 250 commemorative merchandise including items for sale at events
• Americans for ProsperityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Conservative advocacy group partner producing the 'One Small Step' monthly toolkit for community celebrations
• Tunnel to Towers FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Veterans charity partner with featured presence at Great American State Fair Kick-Off Celebration honoring September 11 heroes
• American Veterans CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2026Veterans organization partner organizing the Salute to America Parade as part of July 4th celebrations

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• America250 (United States Semiquincentennial Commission): The Congressionally chartered bipartisan commission with the same statutory mandate to coordinate America's 250th anniversary. It is Freedom 250's direct competitor for sponsors, state participation, and official imprimatur, and operates in parallel to the same commemorative moment.
• Presidential Inaugural Committee: Ad-hoc organizing bodies for U.S. presidential inaugurations share Freedom 250's model of one-time, high-profile national civic events funded by private donations with federal coordination and significant security requirements.
• Super Bowl Host Committee: Ad-hoc committees producing annual national mega-events with corporate sponsorship, federal/local coordination, and broadcast-scale production. Comparable funding model (private donations, public funding, sponsorships) and political dependency.
• Macy's Inc. (Macy's 4th of July Fireworks): Long-standing producer of the National Mall Independence Day fireworks display that Freedom 250's Salute to America effectively supersedes. Comparable as a large-scale public celebration producer with sponsorship-driven funding and broadcast reach.

Others

• Hillsdale College: Freedom 250's educational content partner producing the Story of America video series. Adjacent rather than competitive, but closely tied as a content delivery partner for the organization's educational programming.
• National Park Foundation: Freedom 250's parent organization and federal partner through which it operates as an LLC. Comparable as a nonprofit steward of national heritage programming with donation-driven funding.

Broad incumbents

• National Park Service: Federal operator of the National Mall venues Freedom 250 programs. Comparable as a steward of national heritage sites producing public-facing educational and recreational programming at scale.
• Smithsonian Institution: Federally chartered cultural and educational institution that operates museums, expositions, and educational programming on the National Mall — directly comparable mission territory (American heritage public programming) with a much larger permanent footprint.
• LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Organizing Committee: Large-scale national mega-event organizer with federal coordination, multi-billion-dollar corporate sponsorship, and broadcast-scale production. Comparable operational complexity and political dependency, though at materially larger scale.
• FIFA World Cup 2026 (U.S. Host Committee): Mega-event organizer with whom Freedom 250 is directly collaborating on the National Mall Fan Zone. Comparable in federal coordination requirements, sponsor activation scale, and integration of public-private delivery for a one-time U.S.-based event.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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