The America250 Foundation was established in 2019 as the commission’s nonprofit partner.
The foundation was created by the United States Semiquincentennial Commission and the American Battlefield Trust. It works alongside the congressionally appointed commission, sharing the America250 identity and supporting the practical work required for a nationwide commemoration.
The foundation became the commission’s primary service provider under a master service agreement enacted in May 2020. Its role includes helping coordinate programs, communications, fundraising, and partnerships connected with the anniversary.
This arrangement is separate from the commission’s statutory status. The commission is the federal body established by Congress, while the foundation is a private nonprofit organization designed to provide operational capacity. The two organizations therefore have related but distinct legal identities.