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- The Obama Foundation says the Obama Presidential Center now costs about $1 billion.
- The project was originally estimated at $300 million to $350 million in 2021.
- Audited statements recorded $909 million in construction costs by the end of 2025.
- Total liabilities grew to $103.5 million in 2025.
- Borrowing rose from $15 million at end-2025 to $63.5 million by July 2026.
