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Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation is a private corporation based in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is P Buffett. It holds total assets of $11.9M. Annual income is reported at $48.9M. Total assets have grown from $4.1M in 2011 to $13.7M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Illinois and Nebraska. According to available records, Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation has made 94 grants totaling $15.4M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $3.5M in 2020 to $6.3M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3M, with an average award of $164K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Nebraska, California, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$112K
Largest Grant
$1.4M
Based on 31 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.
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 94 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NE, CA.
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation has distributed a total of $15.4M across 94 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $164K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $3M.
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation is headquartered in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Buffett | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allen Greenberg | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susie Buffett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$6.4M
Total Assets
$13.7M
Fair Market Value
$14M
Net Worth
$13.6M
Grants Paid
$6.3M
Contributions
$9.6M
Net Investment Income
$12.7M
Distribution Amount
$367K
Total: $13.4M
Total Grants
94
Total Giving
$15.4M
Average Grant
$164K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffett Early Childhood FundGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $3M | 2023 |
| Northstar FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $150K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls ClubGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $140K | 2023 |
| Kids CanGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $75K | 2022 |
| ThresholdsGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $2.5M | 2023 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $70K | 2023 |
| Ucla FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Trinity Episcopal CathedralGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $12K | 2023 |
| International Medical CorpsGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Rotary Club Of Plymouth FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Plymouth, MN | $6K | 2023 |
| Every Child FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Pacific Palisades, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Fulfillment FundGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Collective For Hope Grief'S JourneyGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2023 |
| Midcity Excellence Community Learning CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Saint Joseph, MO | $2K | 2023 |
| Girls IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Exceptional Children'S FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Culver City, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Beverly Hills Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Beverly Hills, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Public CounselGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Network For Good IncGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Evanston Catholic Womans ClubGENERAL OPERATING | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Beverly Hills Fire Chiefs FundGENERAL OPERATING | Beverly Hills, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Als Therapy Development InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Watertown, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| ExposherGENERAL OPERATING | Corona, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Veteran Resilience Project IncGENERAL OPERATING | Minnetonka, MN | $500 | 2023 |
| Facing History And Ourselves IncGENERAL OPERATING | Boston, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Central High School FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Omaha, NE | $500 | 2023 |
| Mulligan ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Paypal Giving FundGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $300 | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Minnesota OrchestraGENERAL OPERATING | Minneapolis, MN | $100 | 2023 |
| Nourishing Hope ChicagoGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2023 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief FundGENERAL OPERATING | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| University Of Nebraska FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Lincoln, NE | $1M | 2022 |
| EducareGENERAL OPERATING | Chicago, IL | $1M | 2022 |
| Cornell CollegeGENERAL OPERATING | Mount Vernon, IA | $250K | 2022 |
| Willa Cather FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Red Cloud, NE | $100K | 2022 |
| Parish Of San RufinoGENERAL OPERATING | — | $3K | 2022 |
| Cattleman'S BallGENERAL OPERATING | Weeping Water, NE | $2K | 2022 |
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