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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 profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$128.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$302.8M
Total assets
259
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

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.

Food & AgricultureDisaster Relief & Emergency AidCriminal JusticePublic SafetyEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include low-income communities.

low-income communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Howard G Buffett Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Grants
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Decatur, IL$458.1M2023
Grants
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Decatur, IL$297.2M2022
Grants
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Decatur, IL$128.1M2020
Nature Conservation Trust
SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - RWANDA
$25.2M2018
Crossing Healthcare
INFRASTRUCTURE - REHABILITATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE - US
Decatur, IL$25.0M2018
Nature Conservation Trust
SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - AFRICA
$23.4M2018
Apc Colombia
DEMINING BRIGADE - COLOMBIA
$22.0M2017
University of Nebraska-lincoln
DEVELOPING NEXT GENERATION OF RWANDAN AGRICULTURE LEADERS - RWANDA
Lincoln, NE$18.0M2017
Apc Colombia
DEMINING BRIGADE - COLOMBIA
$16.1M2017
University of Nebraska-lincoln
SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - AFRICA
Lincoln, NE$14.9M2018
Mass Design Group
SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - AFRICA
Boston, MA$11.2M2018
Conflict Development Foundation
VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK HIGHWAY PROJECT - RWANDA
Castroville, TX$11.1M2017
Mass Design Group
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - RWANDA
Boston, MA$10.3M2017
Asu Foundationmccain Institute
HUMAN TRAFFICKING INITIATIVE - US
Tempe, AZ$10.0M2017
Asu Foundationthe Mccain Institute
HUMAN TRAFFICKING INITIATIVE - US
Tempe, AZ$10.0M2017

Howard G Buffett Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$168.3M
2018$139.5M
2020$128.1M
2022$297.2M
2023$458.1M

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. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Howard G Buffett Foundation fund?
Howard G Buffett Foundation's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Grants, Grants, Grants. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Howard G Buffett Foundation give in grants?
Howard G Buffett Foundation reported $128.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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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About this profile. This page is built from Howard G Buffett Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Howard G Buffett Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.