Buffett Early Childhood Fund
Omaha, Nebraska · EIN 201768874 · Private foundation
Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett Early Childhood Fund has awarded $162.6M across 195 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Buffett Early Childhood Fund funds
Buffett Early Childhood Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, health care, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2022, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 2023 | Omaha, NE | $9.8M | 2022 |
| Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative OPERATING SUPPORT | Omaha, NE | $5.9M | 2020 |
| Nebraska Children & Families Foundation FIRST FIVE NEBRASKA OPERATING SUPPORT, ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM SUPPORT, COMMUNITIES 4 KIDS PROGRAM SUPPORT, CHANGEMAKERS LUNCHEON SU | Lincoln, NE | $5.4M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Buffett Early Childhood Fund
Buffett Early Childhood Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at buffettearly.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Buffett Early Childhood Fund
- Does Buffett Early Childhood Fund accept grant applications?
- Buffett Early Childhood Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Buffett Early Childhood Fund fund?
- Buffett Early Childhood Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative, Nebraska Children & Families Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Buffett Early Childhood Fund give in grants?
- Buffett Early Childhood Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $33.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $162.6M over 195 grants.
- Where is Buffett Early Childhood Fund located?
- Buffett Early Childhood Fund is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 201768874.
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