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Hoover Presidential Foundation
Promoting and Supporting the Life
and Legacy of Our 31st President
Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Uncommon Student Award Program
The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a scholarship program for Iowa high school juniors with students eligible for as much as $11,500 in awards. The program is designed to attract community-minded students. The award, which honors the 31st President of the United States and Iowa native Herbert Hoover, identifies 15 Iowa high school juniors annually who propose and accomplish community projects of their own creation.
Washington County Riverboat Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant to Timeless Values | Modern Experience Campaign
The Hoover Presidential Foundation announced that the Washington County Riverboat Foundation has awarded the Hoover Presidential Foundation $1 million toward the Timeless Values | Modern Experience campaign for the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.
Looking Ahead: Peek behind the Curtain of the Museum Renovation
Matthew Solari, Vice President of Creative & Story at BRC Imagination Arts, was recently a virtual guest, where he presented exciting updates on the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. Learn more about what is in store during this much-anticipated project. This is a video you don’t want to miss! Watch it now.
Hoover 150 Belgian Beer Glass
Celebrate the sesquicentennial birthdays of Herbert and Lou Henry Hoover with a collectible limited-edition Belgian glass beer glass! Only 150 of these commemorative beer glasses are available. The Hoover glass features a detailed etching of Herbert Hoover’s birthplace cottage, the inscription “Cheers to the Hoovers,” and its individual number of production.
KENT Corporation Donates $500,000 toward the Timeless Values | Modern Experience Campaign
The Hoover Presidential Foundation announced that KENT Corporation of Muscatine, Iowa made a generous $500,000 gift toward the Timeless Values | Modern Experience campaign supporting the renovation of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum. CEO and Chairman Gage Kent said, “Our family business was founded in Iowa two years before President Hoover began his term. We are proud to support the effort to bolster the experience and storytelling ability of this unique landmark, for the benefit of future generations of visitors, including Iowa families and students.”
Extraordinary $1 Million Donation by Joanne and the Late Ernie Buresh to Help Fund Museum Renovation
The Hoover Presidential Foundation announced a contribution of $1 million from Joanne and the late Ernest Buresh of Cedar Rapids. This extraordinary gift propelled the Timeless Values | Modern Experience campaign to reaching roughly 73 percent of the $20 million goal, aimed at a comprehensive and state-of-the-art makeover of the Herbert Hoover Museum and Library. Ernie and Joanne Buresh’s generous million-dollar contribution marks a significant milestone in the campaign’s fundraising efforts.
View Available Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
The Hoover Presidential Foundation is proud to offer grants to aid schools and scholars with transportation costs to come to the Hoover campus. We also provide over $50,000 annually in scholarships to Iowa high school juniors and award excellence in public service in the state legislature.
Join Us During One of Our Upcoming Events
Visit the Hoover campus to enjoy a current exhibit, a game of Hoover Ball, or explore the 180 acre park. Perhaps you’ll join us at the Celebration Banquet or on a member trip to other presidential libraries? There are plenty of exciting upcoming events happening at the Hoover campus.