Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 36-4201771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$11.6M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$45,000
Total assets$15.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,200 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | General operating | $4,200,000 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | Omaha, NE | General operating | $3,000,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General operating | $1,002,528 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | General operating | $1,000,000 |
| Latino Center of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | General operating | $500,000 |
| Girls Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $334,000 |
| Northstar Foundation | Omaha, NE | General operating | $265,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Omaha, NE | General operating | $215,000 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $200,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $145,000 |
| Avenue Scholars | Omaha, NE | General operating | $100,000 |
| One World | Omaha, NE | General operating | $100,000 |
| Radius | Omaha, NE | General operating | $100,000 |
| Completely Kids | Omaha, NE | General operating | $80,000 |
| Public Counsel | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $75,105 |
| Immigrant Legal Center | Omaha, NE | General operating | $75,000 |
| Rise Academy | Omaha, NE | General operating | $50,000 |
| Child Saving Institute | Omaha, NE | General operating | $45,000 |
| Grief's Journey | Omaha, NE | General operating | $20,600 |
| Trinity Episcopal Cathedral | Omaha, NE | General operating | $12,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Navy League of the US - Mn Council | Arlington, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club of Plymouth Foundation | Plymouth, MN | General operating | $10,000 |
| The House Institute | Los Angeles, CA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Every Child Foundation | Pacific Palisades, CA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Central High School Foundation | Omaha, NE | General operating | $3,200 |
| Assistance League Omaha | Omaha, NE | General operating | $2,500 |
| Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church | Beverly Hills, CA | General operating | $1,970 |
| Exceptional Children's Foundation | Culver City, CA | General operating | $1,500 |
| Freedom Writers Foundation | Long Beach, CA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Go Fund Me | San Diego, CA | General operating | $500 |
| Giving a Smile Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operatng | $400 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | Bath, MI | General operating | $250 |
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Newport Beach, CA | General operating | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,586,753 | 35 |
| 2024 | $19,531,784 | 35 |
| 2023 | $6,263,629 | 32 |
| 2021 | $6,011,458 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621639349100207
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4201771
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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