Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Formerly the Sunshine Lady Humanitarian Grants Program, it continues Doris Buffett’s legacy of giving “until the last check bounces,” with grantmaking described as a continuation and tribute to her giving.
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc gave $516K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $516,025
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +193.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,979
- -51.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,964,521
- -18.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 540094, Waltham, MA 02454
Phone: (617) 875-8911
Website: https://dorisbuffettlegacy.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Share Winter ($100K). Together the top 10 received $366K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 93 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients received 45% of grant dollars, Rhode Island 19%, Vermont 8%, California 5%, and North Carolina 4%. The listed grants also include recipients in Washington, New York, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc gives
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 647% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $516K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Share Winter Providence, RI | General Support | $100,000 |
| Red SOX Foundation Boston, MA | General Support | $98,399 |
| Neighborhood Villages Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| The Redsox Foundation Boston, MA | Red sox tickets donated back to rsf for resale - 108 tickets - $380 each fmv | $41,040 |
| Woodstock Community Trust Woodstock, VT | General Support | $14,500 |
| Twin Pines Housing Trust White River Junction, VT | General Support | $12,500 |
| The Metropolitan Berkeley, CA | Scholarship | $10,950 |
| Darwin's Ark Foundation Edmonds, WA | General Support | $10,799 |
| Angel Faces Encinitas, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Binghamton University Binghamton, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,964,521 | $304,493 | $1,465,982 | $516,025 | 47 | $1,169,861 | — | $180,877 |
| 2023 | $6,123,120 | $565,165 | $1,055,535 | $364,440 | 16 | $919,760 | $431,390 | $256,868 |
| 2022 | $4,581,180 | $137,572 | $783,590 | $290,082 | 14 | $672,356 | $41,902 | $345,201 |
| 2021 | $8,167,569 | $481,974 | $1,391,438 | $272,142 | 13 | $1,162,726 | $312,269 | $446,132 |
| 2020 | $8,210,125 | $3,485,457 | $3,547,868 | $1,417,367 | 3 | — | $335,865 | $426,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $181K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its grantmaking as continuing Doris Buffett’s philanthropic work. Its website highlights her interests in educating young people about giving, providing children with educational and enrichment opportunities, helping people who had experienced hardship, supporting survivors of violence, and providing education and re-entry programs for people in prison.
The foundation’s 2024 grants included general support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, Neighborhood Villages says it works on early education and child care solutions and equity-driven systems change. Twin Pines Housing Trust says its mission is to increase access to quality housing and supportive services. UTEC says it works with young adults to pursue social and economic success. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $516,025. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 to SHARE WINTER for general support, $98,399 to the Red Sox Foundation for general support, and $50,000 to Neighborhood Villages for general support.
Other listed grants included $14,500 to Woodstock Community Trust for general support, $12,500 to Twin Pines Housing Trust for general support, and $10,000 each to Angel Faces, Binghamton University, The Rams Club, and UTEC. The 2024 filing also lists a $41,040 grant to The Redsox Foundation for Red Sox tickets donated back to the foundation for resale.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alex Rozek as president and Sarah Krueger and Illona Campbell as directors.
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc is led by Alex Rozek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Rozek
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Illona Campbell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Krueger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc
How much does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc give each year?
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc gave $516K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $364K across 16 grants.
What is Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,979, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc give grants?
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (19%) and Vermont (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants), Woodstock, VT (4 grants), Berkeley, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Share Winter ($100,000), Red SOX Foundation ($98,399) and Neighborhood Villages ($51,520 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc?
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $181K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation describes its grantmaking as continuing Doris Buffett’s philanthropic work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3868962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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