Abraham Lincoln is an American hero. He was a true trailblazer, providing strong, principled leadership throughout a tumultuous time in history. His contributions preserved and shaped this great nation, and the ideas for which he fought and died still represent the best of America.

There is no better place to learn about and experience the enduring Lincoln legacy than the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum redefines the possible in presidential complexes. The museum’s exhibit space is considerably larger than exhibit space in any other presidential center. But what really sets our museum apart is the scope, creativity, and visitor engagement of its displays. Using advanced technologies normally reserved for theme parks, yet maintaining rigorous standards of scholarship, the museum presents a fully immersive experience enabling 21st-century visitors to inhabit Lincoln’s life and times. The museum also displays one-of-a-kind Lincoln documents and artifacts drawn from the huge collection housed in our library building, a world center for research into Abraham Lincoln and Illinois history. Together, the library and museum make history engaging, both intellectually and emotionally.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation (ALPLF) is a private 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to support the exhibits and programs of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM).

The ALPLM not only preserves history — it makes history by enabling millions of visitors from around the world to experience the Lincoln story in its entirety, as nowhere else.

With your financial support, we can introduce people of all ages to what has been called "The Great American Story." Generous donations from individuals and private organizations support the Foundation's role in sponsoring Museum and Library exhibits, speakers and scholarship opportunities. Please join us today by making a tax-deductible gift to support the Museum and Library and start reaping the benefits of your support.

It is only through supporters like you that we are able to continue our work to preserve and promote the legacy of our 16th President and the rich history of Illinois. Thank you.
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum and Foundation

Did you know that it may be possible to DOUBLE or even TRIPLE the impact of your donation to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation (ALPLF)? Corporate philanthropic matching gift programs match employee donations, usually dollar for dollar, to an eligible nonprofit organization such as the ALPLF. In many cases ‘Matching’ donation programs are a big part of a corporation’s social responsibility initiative. Making donors like you aware of this gift-giving opportunity and the existence of these programs is vital to the success of our fundraising campaigns on behalf of our 16th President. Matching gift programs are offered by companies around the world. The chances are relatively high that the company YOU work for has such a program! The ALPLF urges those who donate this year to take advantage of the billions of dollars in employer matching funds that get left on the table each year.