Buffett Early Childhood Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$228.9M
Foundation funders
2
Grants recorded
19
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Buffett Early Childhood Fund?
Buffett Early Childhood Fund is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($221.2M), Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation ($7.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $228.9M in grants to Buffett Early Childhood Fund between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | $221,228,659 | 15 | 2019–2025 |
| Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | $7,700,779 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Buffett Early Childhood Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $15,100,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $15,089,706 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $15,079,480 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $15,050,216 |
| 2024 | Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,000,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $15,082,892 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $15,062,535 |
| 2023 | Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,022,859 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $15,170,220 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $15,000,000 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2021 OPERATING GRANT | $30,009,335 |
| 2021 | Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2020 OPERATING GRANT | $15,043,725 |
| 2020 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2020 OPERATING GRANT | $15,039,837 |
| 2019 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2019 OPERATING GRANT | $15,195,950 |
| 2019 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2019 OPERATING GRANT | $15,028,554 |
| 2019 | The Sherwood Foundation | ADDITIONAL 2019 OPERATING FUNDS | $10,072,296 |
| 2019 | Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $677,920 |
| 2019 | The Sherwood Foundation | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RADIO - EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $203,913 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Buffett Early Childhood Fund?
Buffett Early Childhood Fund is funded by 2 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($221.2M), Rebecca Susan Buffett Foundation ($7.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $228.9M in grants to Buffett Early Childhood Fund between 2019–2025.
Who is Buffett Early Childhood Fund's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Buffett Early Childhood Fund, with $221.2M across 15 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Buffett Early Childhood Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $228.9M in grants to Buffett Early Childhood Fund across 19 grants from 2 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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