## Overview The “organization” known as Donald Trump is more accurately described as a sprawling, privately held business empire—primarily under the umbrella of The Trump Organization—that has been a defining force in American real estate, branding, and media for decades[1][3]. While Donald Trump himself is not an organization, his name is synonymous with a complex network of companies, investments, and licensing deals that span real estate development, hospitality, golf courses, media ventures, and brand merchandising[1][2][3]. ## What the Organization Does The Trump Organization, headquartered in New York City, is the central entity managing Trump’s business interests[1][2]. As of 2025, it oversees more than 500 business entities, including subsidiaries for real estate (commercial and residential), property management, hotels, resorts, golf courses, and licensing agreements[2]. The organization’s activities range from owning and managing iconic properties like Trump Tower in Manhattan and Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago to licensing the Trump name to international real estate projects in countries such as India and Canada[2][3]. Additionally, the organization has ventured into media production, notably producing the reality TV show *The Apprentice*, and has dabbled in retail, fashion, and even branded consumer products[3]. ## History Founded in 1927 by Trump’s grandmother and father as a modest real estate firm, the company was transformed under Donald Trump’s leadership starting in the 1970s into a high-profile, aggressively marketed empire[2][3]. Trump rebranded the company in the mid-1970s and rapidly expanded into casinos, luxury condominiums, and commercial developments, often leveraging debt and media attention to amplify his brand[3]. The organization’s growth was marked by both high-profile successes and notable bankruptcies, particularly in the casino sector. ## Key Achievements The Trump Organization’s most visible achievements include the development of landmark properties