Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States51-200 Employees

The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation is a mid-sized nonprofit based in New York City that preserves, restores, and honors the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. It operates in the museums and historical sites sector and works with the National Park Service through a long-standing public-private partnership to sustain these national icons. Since 1982, when President Ronald Reagan urged private-sector leadership for the centennial restorations, the foundation has led major initiatives, including the construction of the Statue of Liberty Museum and the development of a free arrival records database. The organization also pursues related projects to enhance access and interpretation at the sites.

Its programs connect millions of visitors to these landmarks through the Ellis Island Family History Center, self-guided and audio tours, and interactive museum exhibits. A current, multi-year effort aims to revitalize the Ellis Island museum, reflecting ongoing work to refresh exhibits and educational resources. Located in New York, the foundation functions within the broader museum and historical sites community, delivering preservation, restoration, and public-history programming that supports national heritage access.

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