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Biden Library Foundation Struggles to Attract Donations

12/13/2025

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Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s library foundation reported no new donations in 2024.
The library is funded by $4 million from Biden's 2021 inauguration.
The foundation expects to raise $11.3 million by the end of 2027, far from the $200 million goal.
Discussions explore merging the library with existing Biden institutions at the University of Delaware to boost fundraising.
Some donors remain unapproached, and others oppose library support to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Story summary

Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s library foundation reported no new donations in 2024.
The library is funded by $4 million from Biden's 2021 inauguration.
The foundation expects to raise $11.3 million by the end of 2027, far from the $200 million goal.
Discussions explore merging the library with existing Biden institutions at the University of Delaware to boost fundraising.
Some donors remain unapproached, and others oppose library support to oppose U.S. President Donald Trump.