Obama Foundation.
Chicago-based nonprofit organization founded in 2014
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
- 40
What's happening
Earlier this month
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Obama Foundation staff in Chicago are facing labor disputes, benefit rollbacks, and high turnover.Some support3 reports
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The Barack Obama Presidential Center is opening in Chicago, coinciding with JB Pritzker criticizing Trump's project funding and activists raising concerns about dues and displacement.Well supported28 reports10 developments inside
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The Obama Foundation celebrates the presidential legacy through art.Some support2 reports
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The Obama Foundation manages a presidential center located in Chicago, where the presidential aesthetics are currently being compared.Well supported39 reports13 developments inside
One to three months ago
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A program operated by Oakland Unified School District is under civil rights scrutiny and received national recognition from the Obama Foundation.Some support2 reports
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The Obama Foundation announced a collaboration with Ralph Appelbaum Associates regarding the design of a museum.Some support1 report
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Barack Obama's legacy, including leading the US through the global financial crisis, and the Obama Foundation's focus on leadership development.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Obama Foundation is operating a center in Chicago, featuring Michelle Obama and hosting interviews with Barack Obama.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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A dedication ceremony for the Obama Foundation was held in Chicago, featuring performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and Christina Aguilera.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Eddie Vedder performed at the Obama Presidential Center dedication ceremony in Chicago, coinciding with the launch of Guitars Over Guns.Some support1 report
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The Obama Presidential Center's design was handled by Billie Tsien, and the Obama Foundation utilized land in Jackson Park.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Obama Foundation's museum team collaborated on the design of the center, which is located in Jackson Park, Chicago. Amanda Williams and Norman Teague were involved in the concept phase.Some support2 reports
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The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is underway, impacting small businesses and involving reserve fund management.Well supported5 reports
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Owen's company was involved in a project managed by the Obama Foundation, which was based in Chicago.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Manual designed the brand identity for the Obama Foundation, which is located in Chicago.Some support1 report
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Historic Jackson Park hosted the Presidential Center unveiling on December 20, 2023.Some support1 report
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Pentagram and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects collaborated with the Obama Foundation on the design and monumental inscription for the Obama Presidential Center.Some support1 report
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A payment dispute arose over Presidential Center invoices involving Turner Construction and the Obama Foundation.Some support1 report
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The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened, with John Legend performing, while Glenn Beck criticized the Foundation's use of $850 million.Some support2 reports
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The Obama Foundation is leveraging Barack Obama's profile for launches and co-leading inaugural presidential center tours in Chicago.Well supported12 reports9 developments inside
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Michelle Obama, through the Obama Foundation, hosted events in the South Side area of Chicago on June 19th, utilizing a local library branch.Some support1 report
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Amidst the foundation's presidential center tours in Chicago, the associated media outlets are facing declining viewership and network restructuring.Some support1 report
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Fox News is investigating the financial issues of the Obama Foundation, which is facing scrutiny regarding its financial viability.Well supported3 reports
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Barack Obama expressed interest in working at Spotify, while the Obama Foundation is based in Chicago.Some support1 report
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The Obama Foundation's center in Chicago has been linked to causing financial ruin for local small businesses.Some support2 reports
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The Obama Foundation announced a lineup of musical artists, including Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera, slated to perform in Chicago.Some support2 reports
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Michelle Obama announced a series of performances at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, featuring artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bono.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Around Obama Foundation this week
News at the entities that move Obama Foundation most-
Barack Obama StructuralObama commented on political targeting of individuals while youth discontent drives protests in France over wealth inequality.Moves Obama Foundation
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Illinois StructuralPrison events are occurring near Evanston, Illinois.Moves Obama Foundation
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Fox News Mentioned togetherRogers used Fox News to criticize Abdul El-Sayed.Moves Obama Foundation
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Western Kentucky University TransactionalFoster administers property valuation for Daviess County and holds a degree from Western Kentucky University.Moves Obama Foundation
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Turner Construction TransactionalMultiple construction firms, including Turner and Skanska, joined a mentorship initiative in Los Angeles.Moves Obama Foundation
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Bill Clinton TransactionalBill Clinton and Barack Obama made stops at a diner in Iowa City, coinciding with local business developments.Moves Obama Foundation
Connections
The 31 strongest of 40, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Barack Obama Structural
The Obama Foundation is structurally dedicated to managing and promoting Barack Obama's presidential legacy and associated projects.
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Chicago Public Library Structural
The Obama Foundation's project incorporates a functional branch of the Chicago Public Library, creating a dependency.
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Barack Obama Presidential Center Structural
The Obama Foundation privately owns and manages the Barack Obama Presidential Center.
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Valerie Jarrett Structural
Valerie Jarrett serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Obama Foundation.
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Jackson Park Structural
The Obama Foundation manages and utilizes Jackson Park for the development and operation of the Obama Presidential Center.
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Illinois Structural
The Obama Foundation operates under a formal agreement established with the State of Illinois.
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Turner Construction Transactional
Turner Construction is involved in a payment dispute over invoices related to the Obama Presidential Center project.
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Instagram Transactional
The Obama Foundation utilized Instagram as a platform to reveal its lineup.
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Fox News Mentioned together
Fox News reports on and investigates the financial viability and scrutiny faced by the Obama Foundation.
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Museum Structural
The entities are engaged in a functional partnership where the museum is utilized by the foundation team for design and project execution.
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South Side Shared context
The Obama Foundation operates from a center located in the South Side of Chicago, and its activities are claimed to impact the local community.
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Glenn Beck Operational
Glenn Beck actively criticizes the Obama Foundation regarding its financial expenditures.
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Ralph Appelbaum Associates Transactional
The Obama Foundation and Ralph Appelbaum Associates collaborated on the design of a museum project.
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Bill Clinton Transactional
Bill Clinton attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, linking him to the foundation's project.
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Michelle Obama Structural
The foundation's operational identity and narrative are built upon and draws legitimacy from Michelle Obama's presidential legacy.
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Robert Grogan Operational
Robert Grogan publicly scrutinizes the Obama Foundation's finances.
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Western Kentucky University Transactional
Western Kentucky University provided specialized weather monitoring services for an event related to the Obama Foundation.
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Owen Operational
Owen's company was engaged in a project that was managed and overseen by the Obama Foundation.
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National Archives and Records Administration Operational
The foundation operates with standards that diverge from the strict protocols established by the National Archives and Records Administration.
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Chicago Sun-Times Mentioned together
The Chicago Sun-Times reports on labor disputes and staff complaints related to the Obama Foundation.
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Stevie Wonder Transactional
The foundation hosted a dedication ceremony where Stevie Wonder performed as a featured artist.
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Oakland Unified School District Mentioned together
The Obama Foundation provides national-level recognition for initiatives originating from the Oakland Unified School District.
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Chicago Shared context
The Obama Foundation is consistently reported as being based and operating within the city of Chicago.
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Christina Aguilera Transactional
Christina Aguilera performed at a dedication ceremony associated with the Obama Foundation.
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University of Chicago Shared context
The Obama Foundation is located in close proximity to the University of Chicago.
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Maryland Shared context
The Obama Foundation maintains records within the jurisdiction of Maryland.
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Hillary Clinton Shared context
Hillary Clinton was present at the opening ceremony of the Obama Presidential Center.
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Kamala Harris Mentioned together
Kamala Harris attended the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, associated with the Obama Foundation.
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Bruce Springsteen Transactional
Bruce Springsteen performed at the dedication and grand opening ceremony for the Obama Foundation.
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USA Today Mentioned together
USA Today reported on the Obama Foundation's minority business goals.
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Donald Trump Mentioned together
No direct relationship or co-mention between Donald Trump and the Obama Foundation was observed in the evidence.
History
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July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
23 events- The Obama Foundation, led by Valerie Jarrett, manages the Obama Presidential Center utilizing Jackson Park in the South Side.
- The Barack Obama Presidential Center is opening in Chicago, coinciding with JB Pritzker criticizing Trump's project funding and activists raising concerns about dues and displacement.
- The Obama Foundation celebrates the presidential legacy through art.
- The Obama Foundation manages a presidential center located in Chicago, where the presidential aesthetics are currently being compared.
- The Obama Foundation is operating a center in Chicago, featuring Michelle Obama and hosting interviews with Barack Obama.
- A dedication ceremony for the Obama Foundation was held in Chicago, featuring performances by Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, and Christina Aguilera.
- The Obama Presidential Center's design was handled by Billie Tsien, and the Obama Foundation utilized land in Jackson Park.
- The Obama Foundation's museum team collaborated on the design of the center, which is located in Jackson Park, Chicago. Amanda Williams and Norman Teague were involved in the concept phase.
- The construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is underway, impacting small businesses and involving reserve fund management.
- Owen's company was involved in a project managed by the Obama Foundation, which was based in Chicago.
- Manual designed the brand identity for the Obama Foundation, which is located in Chicago.
- Historic Jackson Park hosted the Presidential Center unveiling on December 20, 2023.
- Pentagram and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects collaborated with the Obama Foundation on the design and monumental inscription for the Obama Presidential Center.
- A payment dispute arose over Presidential Center invoices involving Turner Construction and the Obama Foundation.
- The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago opened, with John Legend performing, while Glenn Beck criticized the Foundation's use of $850 million.
- The Obama Foundation is leveraging Barack Obama's profile for launches and co-leading inaugural presidential center tours in Chicago.
- Michelle Obama, through the Obama Foundation, hosted events in the South Side area of Chicago on June 19th, utilizing a local library branch.
- Amidst the foundation's presidential center tours in Chicago, the associated media outlets are facing declining viewership and network restructuring.
- Fox News is investigating the financial issues of the Obama Foundation, which is facing scrutiny regarding its financial viability.
- Barack Obama expressed interest in working at Spotify, while the Obama Foundation is based in Chicago.
- The Obama Foundation's center in Chicago has been linked to causing financial ruin for local small businesses.
- The Obama Foundation announced a lineup of musical artists, including Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera, slated to perform in Chicago.
- Michelle Obama announced a series of performances at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, featuring artists like Bruce Springsteen and Bono.