Commemorating America 250, BofA Announces $5M Founding Sponsorship of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and Continued Commitment to Restoration of More Than 100 Presidential Portraits

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Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) announced a $5 million founding sponsorship of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and a sponsorship to assess and conserve 110 presidential portraits at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery. The library opens July 4, 2026 and includes a David Hume Kennerly photography exhibit.

The initiatives support inaugural exhibitions, long-term preservation of presidential portraits and public access tied to America’s 250th celebrations.

News Market Reaction – BAC

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In the Apr 16 session, BAC declined 1.49%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

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Market Context

This announcement highlights BAC’s $5 million founding sponsorship of the Theodore Roosevelt Preside...

Analysis

This announcement highlights BAC’s $5 million founding sponsorship of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and support for conserving 110 presidential portraits, reinforcing its broader community and cultural profile. It follows recent corporate, capital and earnings updates in April, positioning the news as reputational rather than financial. Investors may focus on how such commitments sit alongside ongoing issuance under the S-3 shelf and traditional drivers like earnings, funding costs and balance-sheet actions.

Key Figures

Founding sponsorship: $5 million Presidential portraits: 110 works Clients served: Nearly 70 million +5 more

8 metrics

Founding sponsorship $5 million Capital gift to Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Presidential portraits 110 works Assessment and conservation of portraits and frames

Clients served Nearly 70 million Individual consumers and businesses globally

Retail financial centers Approximately 3,600 U.S. retail banking locations

ATMs Approximately 15,000 Automated teller machines in the United States

Digital users Approximately 59 million Verified digital banking users

Small business households Approximately 4 million Small business clients supported

Countries of operation More than 35 Global footprint across countries and territories

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 15 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 15	Q1 2026 earnings	Positive	+1.8%	First quarter 2026 financial results and investor conference call details.
Apr 14	Youth golf initiative	Positive	+0.0%	Update on Golf with Us program sign-ups and related youth golf support.
Apr 13	Market leadership change	Positive	+1.5%	Appointment of new Oklahoma City president and local market growth focus.
Apr 09	Advisor recognition	Positive	+1.6%	Recognition of 341 Merrill advisors on Barron’s Top 1,500 list.
Apr 08	Debt redemption	Positive	+1.6%	Redemption of $3,000,000,000 3.559% Fixed/Floating Rate Senior Notes.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent company news, including earnings, leadership changes and capital actions, has generally coincided with modestly positive next-day price moves.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, BAC has issued a steady stream of updates. On Apr 8, it announced redemption of $3,000,000,000 senior notes, followed by advisor recognition at Merrill on Apr 9. Local leadership changes in Oklahoma City were disclosed on Apr 13, and community-focused initiatives like the golf program update came on Apr 14. Earnings for Q1 2026 were reported on Apr 15. Today’s philanthropy-focused announcement fits into this cadence of operational, capital, and community news.

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Key points

• $5M founding gift to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, supporting inaugural exhibitions, including one by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer David Hume Kennerly
• Sponsorship of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery to assess and conserve 110 historic presidential portraits

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250^th anniversary, Bank of America today announced a new partnership to preserve the legacy of the American presidency. Through a $5 million capital gift to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and the ongoing assessment and conservation of 110 presidential portraits and frames at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Bank of America is helping preserve the history of the leaders who defined our nation for generations to come.

The announcement is being made at a private event in Washington, bringing together civic leaders, cultural institutions, business executives and clients during a pivotal week in the nation's capital focused on democracy, leadership and the global economy.

Preserving the Presidency — Past and Present

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Opening July 4, 2026 and set in the North Dakota Badlands – the place that shaped Theodore Roosevelt's worldview and leadership – the library will explore the presidency, conservation, civic responsibility and the evolving American experiment. As a founding sponsor, Bank of America is supporting the development of the library and its inaugural exhibitions, including Theodore Roosevelt's White House and a featured photography exhibit by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer David Hume Kennerly. As a former Official White House Photographer who has documented thirteen consecutive U.S. presidents, Kennerly's work transcends any single administration. The Kennerly exhibition opening this fall offers an intimate look at the presidency and the people behind it over the last half-century, as well as the cultural moments that shaped the nation. The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is currently being built in Medora, N.D., a project made possible through the dedicated support of state leadership, including Sec. Doug Burgum in his capacity as Governor of North Dakota. 

"Bank of America has grown alongside our country by helping people, businesses of every size, and communities prosper," said Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America. "The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library—and the Kennerly exhibition on the modern presidency—reflect Theodore Roosevelt's belief that strong leadership and democratic institutions drive economic opportunity. We commend Secretary Burgum's leadership, from his time as governor to today, in advancing a vision that links history, civic responsibility, and long‑term prosperity."

National Portrait Gallery

The sponsorship builds on Bank of America's long-standing support for historic preservation and public education, including its support of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery through the Bank of America Art Conservation Project.

As part of the initiative, the Portrait Gallery is undertaking a comprehensive conservation effort focused on "America's Presidents," its signature exhibition since 1962. The project includes assessment and potential conservation of 110 presidential portraits and frames, many of which have never undergone formal conservation, ensuring these works remain available to the public for generations to come. Following conservation, the portraits will return to public view as part of the museum's collection and the "America's Presidents" gallery.

As America approaches its semiquincentennial, these two efforts reflect a shared recognition: history is not only something to preserve, but something to engage—through institutions, leadership and civic participation.

More information about Bank of America's celebrations of America's 250^th anniversary and its long-standing support for communities, culture and education is available on the company's website at: www.bofa.com/america250.

Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving nearly 70 million clients with approximately 3,600 retail financial centers, approximately 15,000 ATMs (automated teller machines) and award-winning digital banking with approximately 59 million verified digital users. Bank of America is a global leader in wealth management, corporate and investment banking and trading across a broad range of asset classes, serving corporations, governments, institutions and individuals around the world. Bank of America offers industry-leading support to approximately 4 million small business households through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients through operations across the United States, its territories and more than 35 countries. Bank of America Corporation stock (NYSE: BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more Bank of America news, including dividend announcements and other important information, visit the Bank of America newsroom and register for news email alerts.

Reporters may contact

Carla Molina, Bank of America
Phone: 1.512.397.2402
carla.molina@bofa.com

 

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FAQ

What did Bank of America (BAC) announce on April 16, 2026 regarding the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library?

Bank of America announced a $5 million founding sponsorship to fund the library and inaugural exhibitions. According to the company, the gift supports the library opening on July 4, 2026 and a Kennerly photography exhibit on the modern presidency.

How many presidential portraits will Bank of America help conserve at the National Portrait Gallery (BAC)?

Bank of America is sponsoring assessment and potential conservation of 110 presidential portraits and frames. According to the company, many of these works have never undergone formal conservation and will return to public view afterward.

When will the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library open and what will BAC funding support?

The library is set to open on July 4, 2026, and BAC's funding supports development and inaugural exhibitions. According to the company, the sponsorship includes the Theodore Roosevelt White House exhibit and a Kennerly photography feature.

What is the role of David Hume Kennerly’s exhibit in Bank of America’s sponsorship (BAC)?

Kennerly’s exhibit is a featured inaugural exhibition offering a modern presidential perspective. According to the company, the Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer documented thirteen presidents and his work highlights cultural moments across five decades.

Does the BAC announcement affect public access to the National Portrait Gallery collection?

Yes. The conservation effort aims to return portraits to public view in the "America's Presidents" gallery after treatment. According to the company, the project preserves works so they remain available to future visitors and researchers.

Where can investors find more information about Bank of America’s America 250 activities and BAC news?

Investors can find details on Bank of America’s America 250 activities and company news on its website. According to the company, more information and newsroom updates, including dividend notices, are available at the firm's online newsroom and America250 page.