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THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1.5B across 206 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NAF HOTLINE FUND
Annapolis Junction, MD
$456.6M
6%
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC
NEW YORK, NY
$405M
6%
MSI US
Washington, DC
$356.4M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
398
Median 1st year grant
$253.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$315.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 530 grantees
- 29 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION?
No. THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION give?
THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, New York, and Maryland. 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 THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $254 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION awarded about 400 grants, totaling nearly $908.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 530 grantees. Recent grantees include NAF HOTLINE FUND, PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC, and MSI US. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION?
THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.