Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation
The Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all listed with a general operating purpose.
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation at a glance
In short: Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation gave $11.6M across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $331K), top state Nebraska. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,586,753
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $331,050
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $8,612,391
- -27.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (9 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co P Buffett 1016 Chevy Chase, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (402) 391-1065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thresholds ($4.2M). Together the top 10 received $10.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 173 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Nebraska (48%), Illinois (36%), Iowa (9%), California (4%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 35 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $439K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $90K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.5M (2020) to $19.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $11.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,612,391 | $8,283,870 | $11,627,266 | $11,586,753 | 35 | $11,619,558 | $283,870 | $773,893 |
| 2024 | $11,867,694 | $29,295,078 | $19,671,878 | $19,531,784 | 35 | $19,561,732 | $5,662,456 | $651,203 |
| 2023 | $13,655,751 | $22,297,119 | $6,442,191 | $6,263,629 | 32 | $6,297,306 | $12,698,372 | $367,219 |
| 2022 | $5,110,081 | $21,901,733 | $5,817,443 | $5,699,355 | 31 | $5,738,933 | $8,272,052 | $292,804 |
| 2021 | $1,865,596 | $10,690,426 | $6,161,770 | $6,011,458 | 40 | $6,051,257 | $5,085,736 | $63,702 |
| 2020 | $1,775,749 | $7,440,637 | $3,570,771 | $3,468,888 | 31 | — | $3,384,667 | $54,322 |
| 2019 | $589,631 | $6,033,152 | $4,457,256 | $4,381,586 | 37 | — | $2,157,551 | $91,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $774K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes early childhood systems and policy, higher education, girls’ leadership, youth development, and support for students. For example, the Buffett Early Childhood Fund says it invests in early childhood practice, policy, and science to improve systems for young children and families. Girls Inc. describes its work as providing mentorship, supportive spaces, and evidence-based programming for girls and young women.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $11,586,753. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $4,200,000, with a median of $45,000. The largest awards included $4,200,000 to Thresholds, $3,000,000 to the Buffett Early Childhood Fund, $1,002,528 to the University of Nebraska Foundation, and $1,000,000 to Cornell College. Other notable grants included $500,000 to the Latino Center of the Midlands and $334,000 to Girls Inc. All of these grants were listed for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela Buffett as president and treasurer; Allen Greenberg as secretary and director; and Susie Buffett as director.
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation is led by Pamela Buffett, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pamela Buffett
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Greenberg
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susie Buffett
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation
How much does Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation give each year?
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation gave $11.6M across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19.5M across 35 grants.
What is Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's typical grant size?
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $331,050, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation give grants?
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (36%) and Iowa (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (15 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (7 grants).
Does Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's largest grantees?
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Thresholds ($4,200,000), Buffett Early Childhood Fund ($3,000,000) and University of Nebraska Foundation ($1,002,528), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation?
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $774K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes early childhood systems and policy, higher education, girls’ leadership, youth development, and support for students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's EIN?
Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4201771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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