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Buffett Early Childhood Fund is a private corporation based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Kjessie Rasmussen. It holds total assets of $9M. Annual income is reported at $37.5M. Total assets have grown from $4.1M in 2011 to $8.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, Buffett Early Childhood Fund has made 58 grants totaling $64.7M, with a median grant of $150K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $9.8M, with an average award of $1.1M. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$190K
Average Grant
$736K
Largest Grant
$5.9M
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Buffett Early Childhood Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, IL, KS.
Buffett Early Childhood Fund has distributed a total of $64.7M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $1.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $9.8M.
Buffett Early Childhood Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Buffett Early Childhood Fund is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Rasmussen | PRESIDENT | $352K | $76K | $428K |
| Mike Burke | VICE-PRESIDENT | $222K | $80K | $302K |
| Helen Raikes | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wallace Weitz | DIRECTOR & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan A Buffett | DIRECTOR & CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$33.2M
Total Assets
$8.6M
Fair Market Value
$8.6M
Net Worth
$8.6M
Grants Paid
$30.6M
Contributions
$33.2M
Net Investment Income
$13.2M
Distribution Amount
$678K
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$64.7M
Average Grant
$1.1M
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Early Childhood CollaborativeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023 | Omaha, NE | $9.8M | 2022 |
| Start EarlyEDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK SUPPORT, FIRST FIVE YEARS FUND SUPPORT, AND ANNUAL LUNCHEON SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3.8M | 2022 |
| Nebraska Children & Families FoundationFIRST FIVE NEBRASKA OPERATING SUPPORT, ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM SUPPORT, COMMUNITIES 4 KIDS PROGRAM SUPPORT, CHANGEMAKERS LUNCHEON SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $3.5M | 2022 |
| Alliance For Early SuccessSTATE BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SUPPORT | Shawnee Mission, KS | $3M | 2022 |
| Educare Of Omaha IncQUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $2.7M | 2022 |
| Educare LincolnQUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $2.4M | 2022 |
| Comic Relief IncRED NOSE DAY - SAVE THE CHILDREN MATCHING GRANT | New York, NY | $1.3M | 2022 |
| University Of North Carolina - Chapel HillFRANK PORTER GRAHAM CHILD DEVELOPMENT | Chapel Hill, NC | $976K | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska - LincolnEDUCARE LINCOLN EVALUATION & RESPECT PROJECT SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $896K | 2022 |
| Educare Of Washington DcQUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $700K | 2022 |
| Teachers College At Columbia UniversityVISIONING EARLY CHILDHOOD POLICY PROJECT SUPPORT | New York, NY | $600K | 2022 |
| Project HarmonyIMPACT FROM INFANCY PROJECT SUPPORT, ANNUAL LUNCHEON SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $505K | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University Peabody College Of Education & Human DvlopmtPRENATAL-TO-3 POLICY IMPACT CENTER SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $500K | 2022 |
| Next Door FoundationEDUCARE MILWAUKEE QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $500K | 2022 |
| Brazelton Touchpoints Project Inc Children'S Hospital BostonELN BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $150K | 2022 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationTHRIVE EVENT SUPPORT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $133K | 2022 |
| Lincoln Community FoundationLINCOLN LITTLES PROGRAM SUPPORT | Lincoln, NE | $125K | 2022 |
| The Aspen InstituteASCEND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Health Federation Of PhiladelphiaHOME GROWN PROGRAM SUPPORT | Philadelphia, PA | $100K | 2022 |
| Stanford University Center On Early ChildhoodRAPID PROJECT SUPPORT | El Monte, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Save The ChildrenFAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT | Fairfield, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Southwest Human DevelopmentCOACHING BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $87K | 2022 |
| Partnership 4 KidsBOOK BUDDY PROGRAM SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $86K | 2022 |
| Universtiy Of Nebraska Medical CenterGLOBAL SCALES OF EARLY DEVELOPMENT IN US | Omaha, NE | $83K | 2022 |
| TsnemissionworksECFC MEMBERSHIP, BUILD CONFERENCE SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $70K | 2022 |