Does Obama Foundation pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Obama Foundation employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Obama Foundation. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Obama Foundation?

13% of Obama Foundation employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Obama Foundation 1.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 1.9 for culture and values and 1.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Obama Foundation?

Associate (4) , Director (3) , Manager (3) , Analyst (2) , Senior Associate (2)

What are the pros of working at Obama Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Some of the people there were great to work with." ((in 8 reviews)); "The pay was decent" ((in 5 reviews)); "Amazing staff, some of the smartest people I’ve ever met." ((in 4 reviews)); "High brand recognition" ((in 3 reviews)); "Fantastic colleagues that are deeply invested in achieving the Foundation’s goals." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Obama Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership and mid" ((in 9 reviews)); "Middle management doesn't feel empowered to fully support their team members, and isn't very diverse." ((in 3 reviews)); "Toxic work environment" ((in 3 reviews))

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5.0

12 Aug 2022

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Getting to work on behalf of the Obamas and help shape this organization is (and probably will always be) one of the coolest things I've ever done. Coworkers are amazing people who are here for the mission and the right reasons. The work the Foundation does in Chicago and around the world is inspiring and so important. Wide ranging and growing work creates lots of opportunities to learn new things, take on new responsibilities, and contribute in real ways to shaping the Foundation as it grows.

Cons

It's a young organization so there are some start up growing pains (need to build out systems/processes, lots of change) that come with the territory but create opportunities for learning & growth too.

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5.0

11 Apr 2025

Administrative assistant

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Pros

Pretty chill tbh not vad

Cons

Not really anything to think of

1.0

21 Jun 2026

anonymous employee- former employee

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Pros

Some of the people there were great to work with. Decent benefits. Being apart of history

Cons

The place was very toxic. If leadership does not like you, they would find something to get you terminated because god forbid if HR gave a damn about their jobs and do some investigating and get the truth. Leadership can do and say whatever they want without any repercussions. POC (mostly black women) at the organization are being forced out with the help of leadership and HR. The organization could be a wonderful place to work for if leadership would stand by the core values that the Obama’s stood for. They want analysts and associates to do all the work and they take the credit for it. Respect, integrity and loyalty is not something leadership follows only if you’re white or come from an elite family.

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