Private foundation · EIN 47-6032365
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation
Omaha, NE
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, NE. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.46B in grants and contributions paid across 417 grants, with $2.72B in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria, Naf Hotline Fund and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
How to request funding
Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.
As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria | — | Program Support | $80,536,284 |
| Naf Hotline Fund | Annapolis Junction, MD | Program Support | $67,322,157 |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | Washington, DC | Program Support | $60,000,000 |
| Oromia Health Bureau | — | Program Support | $50,540,000 |
| Ministry of Health Burkina Faso | — | Program Support | $47,020,000 |
| The Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria | — | Program Support | $40,000,000 |
| Health Development Partnership for Africa and the Caribbean | — | Program Support | $38,634,559 |
| Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone | — | Program Support | $38,020,830 |
| Center for International Reproductive Health Training (cirht) | — | Program Support | $36,818,845 |
| Sand Tech Holdings Limited | — | Program Support | $35,201,379 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | Program Support | $32,735,077 |
| Gidabo Policy and Advocacy Center | — | Program Support | $32,359,470 |
| Imbuto Foundation | — | Program Support | $30,792,597 |
| Republic of Togo | — | Program Support | $30,023,117 |
| Ministry of Health Republic of Rwanda | — | Program Support | $30,005,305 |
| Sustainable Healthcare Solutions Africa | — | Program Support | $30,000,000 |
| King Faisal Hospital Rwanda Foundation (kfhrf) | — | Program Support | $28,198,927 |
| Kenya Ministry of Health State Department for Medical Services | — | Program Support | $26,000,000 |
| Ministry of Health Republic of Zambia | — | Program Support | $26,000,000 |
| Ministre De La Sant Publique De La Rpublique Du Bnin | — | Program Support | $25,336,228 |
| Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene Senegal | — | Program Support | $23,807,131 |
| Ministry of Health Malawi | — | Program Support | $23,526,821 |
| Ministry of Public Health and Population Central African Republic | — | Program Support | $22,000,000 |
| Amhara Regional Health Bureau | — | Program Support | $20,185,672 |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | Washington, DC | Program Support | $15,000,000 |
The 25 largest of 417 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$159M · 62 grants
- New York$125M · 52 grants
- Maryland$77.7M · 6 grants
- Nebraska$57.5M · 51 grants
- California$44.5M · 38 grants
- Colorado$17.2M · 11 grants
- Massachusetts$15.2M · 12 grants
- Michigan$13.2M · 6 grants
- Oregon$11.8M · 4 grants
- Georgia$11.3M · 12 grants
- Rhode Island$9.84M · 1 grant
- Virginia$6.42M · 13 grants
Quick answers
Does The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation accept grant applications?
According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
How much does The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $1,460,871,411 in grants and contributions paid (417 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Nigeria, $80.5M, Naf Hotline Fund (MD), $67.3M, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (DC), $60M, Oromia Health Bureau, $50.5M and Ministry of Health Burkina Faso, $47M.