Richard Nixon Foundation

What Richard Nixon Foundation does

The Richard Nixon Foundation is a privately supported, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 52-1278303) founded in 1990 that operates the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum on a 9-acre campus at 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd in Yorba Linda, California. Working in formal partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Foundation preserves presidential documents, artifacts, and archival materials; operates museum exhibits including the birthplace farmhouse, Oval Office replica, and Marine One helicopter display; and delivers the Nixon Civics Academy K-12 civics education pathway (Gift of History, National Civics Bee, Project Searchlight, We the Teachers).

Revenue is generated through six identifiable streams: unit-priced museum admission tickets ($19-$29 with free entry for children under 5 and active military), annual subscription memberships (Club and Associate tiers plus the Nixon Legacy Society planned giving program), private event venue rentals for weddings and corporate functions, museum store sales (online at store.nixonfoundation.org and on-site), tax-deductible charitable contributions, and group/school tour fees. The Foundation reaches customers through a direct-to-consumer model with ticketing via FareHarbor and TicketSpice, plus an active multi-channel marketing presence including website, email newsletter, organic social, podcasts (Nixon Now, President Nixon Speeches, Captured, If Nixon Stayed), and recurring events such as the Distinguished Speaker Series, Grand Strategy Summit, Nixon National Cancer Conference, and Summer Nights Concert Series. A secondary partnership relationship with the Herbert family extends programming to La Casa Pacifica in San Clemente, Nixon's Western White House.

The Foundation is governed by a board chaired by Robert C. O'Brien (former National Security Advisor 2019-2021) and including Nixon family members Christopher Nixon Cox, Patricia Nixon Cox, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and Melanie Eisenhower. Executive leadership comprises Jim Byron (President & CEO), Joe Lopez (COO), Mamta Dalal (CFO), and Chris Lowe (Chief Education Officer). The Foundation is currently undertaking a multi-year capital expansion to build a new American Civics Education Center on the Yorba Linda campus, with the Presidential Sikorsky VH-3A Sea King helicopter departing for restoration in June 2026 and scheduled to return in 2028 as the center's centerpiece.

Name

Richard Nixon Foundation

Legal name

Richard Nixon Foundation

Website

https://nixonfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Richard Nixon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California, preserving presidential legacy through exhibits, archival research, venue rentals, and the Nixon Civics Academy K-12 civics education program serving students, educators, members, donors, and event hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Presidential Library and Museum

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Museums & Heritage Sites (History, Science, Specialty) (BPAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Presidential library operations
• Museum exhibitions
• Civic education programs
• Historical archives research
• Nonprofit cultural services

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorba Linda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Museum Admission Tickets: The foundation generates revenue through ticket sales for admission to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, with tiered pricing for general admission, seniors, college students, youth, and free admission for active military.
2. Membership Programs: Club Membership and Associate Membership programs provide members with benefits including free admission, early event access, and exclusive communications in exchange for annual dues.
3. Private Event Rentals: The Nixon Library and Museum facilities are rented for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings, generating venue rental revenue.
4. Museum Store Sales: E-commerce and on-site sales of Nixon-related merchandise, books, and memorabilia through the museum store at store.nixonfoundation.org.
5. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals supporting the foundation's mission to preserve President Nixon's legacy and advance civic education.
6. Group and School Tours: Docent-guided private tours and school group tours generate additional revenue, with a $2 fee per ticket for docent-guided tours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Richard Nixon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum in Yorba Linda, California. It sells museum admissions, memberships, school and group tours, civic and leadership education programs, archives and research access, museum-store merchandise, and facility/event rentals. Founded in 1990, the Foundation sustains the Presidential Library as a venue for public history, civic programming, and private events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nixon Civics Academy: K-12 pathway in civics education with distinctive programs including Gift of History, National Civics Bee, and Project Searchlight for high school students
• Grand Strategy Summit
• Pat Nixon Day of Service
• Nixon Seminar
• Shaun and Leland Smith Distinguished Speaker Series
• Summer Nights Concert Series

Products and services

• Museum Admissions
• Annual Membership
• Event and Venue Rentals
• Civic and Leadership Education Programs
• Group and School Tours
• Museum Store
• Archives and Research Services
• Founding Podcast and Digital Content

Quantifiable outcome

• The Nixon Civics Academy aims to reach one million students and 1,200 educators nationwide through all of its programs over four years.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Milken InstituteflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 February 2026The Richard Nixon Foundation co-hosts the annual Nixon National Cancer Conference with the Milken Institute. The 2026 conference 'Cancer 2035: A Roadmap for the Future' marked the 55th anniversary of the National Cancer Act and convened leading oncology and immunology experts including Nobel laureates and former NIH directors to discuss reducing cancer mortality by 2035.
• National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Richard Nixon Foundation works in association with the National Archives and Records Administration to collect, preserve, and make available to the public and scholars the documents, recordings, and other materials illuminating President Nixon's life and legacy. NARA manages the research room and presidential records.
• Gilder Lehrman Institute of American HistorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Gilder Lehrman Institute developed the 'We the Teachers' program with the Nixon Civics Academy, bringing teachers nationwide to the Nixon Library for five days of deep learning, collaboration, and inspiration in civics education.
• Banc of CaliforniaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBanc of California served as the generous sponsor for the America 250th birthday celebration at the Nixon Library, helping fund the unforgettable weekend of festivities honoring America's 250th birthday.
• March Field Air MuseumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarch Field Air Museum in Riverside, California is undertaking the complete restoration of the Presidential Sikorsky VH-3A 'Sea King' helicopter. The helicopter will return in 2028 as the centerpiece of the new Center for American Civics Education building.
• Herbert Family (Gavin and Ninetta Herbert, Sr.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Herbert family has owned and preserved La Casa Pacifica (President Nixon's Western White House) for 46 years. They co-present events with the Richard Nixon Foundation celebrating the historic site's significance and long-term preservation.
• Shaun and Leland SmithflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerShaun and Leland Smith served as Presenting Sponsors for the Vice President JD Vance event at the Nixon Library, supporting the educational mission of the Richard Nixon Foundation.
• YourSpace AmericaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerYourSpace America served as a Presenting Sponsor for the Vice President JD Vance event at the Nixon Library.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Obama Foundation: Chicago-based private foundation supporting the Obama Presidential Center and running extensive civic education, leadership, and exhibit programming. Larger-budget contemporary peer on private presidential institution model and civic education focus.
• Truman Library Institute: Independence, MO-based nonprofit that partners with NARA to operate the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Direct peer on private nonprofit supporting a federal presidential site, with education and membership programs.
• Clinton Foundation / Clinton Presidential Center: Little Rock-based presidential library operated alongside a global philanthropic foundation. Comparable on private nonprofit operation of a presidential site, museum programming, donor model, and educational/public programming.
• Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute: Operates the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA as a privately supported 501(c)(3) within the NARA presidential library system. Directly comparable mission (presidential legacy preservation, civics education, museum operations, event hosting, donor-funded model) and geography-adjacent.
• Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum: Atlanta-based presidential library with an associated foundation operating exhibits, archives, and educational programs. Closely comparable on museum/historical site operations, K-12 programming, and donor-supported model.
• John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: Boston-based presidential library operated in partnership with NARA by a private nonprofit foundation. Direct peer on museum operations, archival access, school programs, event hosting, and fundraising-driven civic programming.
• Eisenhower Foundation / Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library: Abilene, KS-based presidential library operated with private foundation support. Comparable on museum, archives, K-12 programming, and donor-driven private foundation partnership structure.
• George W. Bush Presidential Center: SMU-based presidential library and institute operated by a private 501(c)(3) for the 43rd president. Comparable structure: museum, archives, education programming, public policy institute, and donor-funded operating model with similar revenue mix.
• Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum & Foundation: Grand Rapids, MI-based presidential museum supported by a private foundation. Comparable on museum operations, K-12 education, donor-funded model, and event programming for a single-site presidential institution.

Broad incumbents

• National WWII Museum: New Orleans-based privately operated historical museum focused on a major American historical theme. Comparable on privately operated museum model, school tour programs, event rentals, and member/donor-driven operating revenue, though broader in historical scope than a single-president site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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