The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation

The Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Foundation is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that preserves, restores, and honors the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, collaborating with the National Park Service in one of the country’s most successful public-private partnerships. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan called for the Foundation to lead a private-sector effort for the centennial restorations of the historic monuments. The Foundation’s efforts have also included the construction of the Statue of Liberty Museum, the development of the free Arrival Records Collection database, and now a multi-year project to revitalize the Ellis Island museum. Every year, the Foundation connects millions of visitors to these American icons through the family history center on Ellis Island, the audio tours, and the interactive museum exhibits.