BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
Omaha, NE, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1768874
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Omaha, NE, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-1768874
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Buffett Early Childhood Fund is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Nebraska, Illinois, and Kansas, with a total of $31.9 million distributed to 115 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Start Early
$46.9M
12%
NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION
$38.2M
10%
NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE
$37.4M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$83.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$157.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND?
No. BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND give?
BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Illinois, and Kansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $84 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND make each year?
In 2024, BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $31.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND fund recently?
In 2024, BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include Start Early, NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION, and NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND?
BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.