Howard G Buffett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Howard G Buffett Foundation is a private foundation in Decatur, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $699 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $699 million and the largest $699 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$699 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$699 million
- Largest grant$699 million
- Assets$738 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $473 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $458 million | 1 | $721 million |
| 2024 | $473 million | 1 | $784 million |
| 2025 | $699 million | 1 | $738 million |
How to apply
Howard G Buffett Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $699 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants | See attached pdf | $699 million |
Officers and trustees
- Howard G Buffett
- Devon G Buffett
- Trisha A Cook
- Heidi Heitkamp
- Michael D Walter
- Ann Kelly Bolten
- Erin Morgan
- Charlotte Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Howard G Buffett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard G Buffett Foundation give?
$699 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $699 million.
Who runs Howard G Buffett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Howard G Buffett (Chairman & Ceo), Devon G Buffett (Director), Trisha A Cook (Secretary) and Heidi Heitkamp (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.