Howard G Buffett Foundation
Decatur, Illinois · EIN 470824756 · Private foundation
Based in Decatur, Illinois, Howard G Buffett Foundation has awarded $1.19B across 259 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Grants. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Howard G Buffett Foundation funds
Howard G Buffett Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture, disaster relief & emergency aid, criminal justice, public safety, economic development.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants SEE ATTACHED PDF | Decatur, IL | $458.1M | 2023 |
| Grants SEE ATTACHED PDF | Decatur, IL | $297.2M | 2022 |
| Grants SEE ATTACHED PDF | Decatur, IL | $128.1M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Howard G Buffett Foundation
Howard G Buffett Foundation'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 thehowardgbuffettfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Howard G Buffett Foundation
- Does Howard G Buffett Foundation accept grant applications?
- Howard G Buffett Foundation'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 Howard G Buffett Foundation fund?
- Howard G Buffett Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Example recipients include Grants. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Howard G Buffett Foundation give in grants?
- Howard G Buffett Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $698.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.19B over 259 grants.
- Where is Howard G Buffett Foundation located?
- Howard G Buffett Foundation is based in Decatur, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470824756.
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