Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $516,025 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$516,025
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $364,440 the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $364,440 | 16 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $516,025 | 47 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc 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.
What Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $230,847 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 9 | $41,160 |
| California | 5 | $27,929 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 4 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,799 |
| Maine | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Share Winter | General support | $100,000 |
| Red Sox Foundation | General support | $98,399 |
| Neighborhood Villages | General support | $50,000 |
| The Redsox Foundation | Red sox tickets donated back to rsf for resale - 108 tickets - $380 each fmv | $41,040 |
| Woodstock Community Trust | General support | $14,500 |
| Twin Pines Housing Trust | General support | $12,500 |
| The Metropolitan | Scholarship | $10,950 |
| Darwin's Ark Foundation | General support | $10,799 |
| Angel Faces | General support | $10,000 |
| Binghamton University | General support | $10,000 |
| The Rams Club | General support | $10,000 |
| Utec | Gneeral support | $10,000 |
| 3 Individual Grant Recipients | Individuals in need of assistance | $7,888 |
| Clark University | General support | $7,000 |
| DC Volunteer Lawyers Project | General support | $7,000 |
| Esperanza Health Center | General support | $7,000 |
| Tulane University | General support | $7,000 |
| Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School | General support | $5,000 |
| Burlington Community Land Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Comsa by Green Bay | General support | $5,000 |
| Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of St Stephen's Youth Programs | General support | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $5,000 |
| Inn Along the Way | General support | $5,000 |
| Living Independently Forever Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Ohio University | General support | $5,000 |
| The Purpose Driven Girlz Learning Center | General support | $5,000 |
| The University at Albany Fdn | General support | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Indiana University | General support | $5,000 |
| University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | General support | $5,000 |
| Barnarts | Red sox tickets - 8 tickets - $380 each fmv for general use | $3,040 |
| Twin Rivers Baseball | Red sox tickets - 8 tickets - $380 each fmv for general use | $3,040 |
| Woodstock Community Trust | Red sox tickets - 8 tickets - $380 each fmv for general use | $3,040 |
| Woodstock Community Trust | Red sox tickets - 8 tickets - $380 each fmv for general use | $3,040 |
| Children's Crisis Treatment Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans | General support | $3,000 |
| 65 Alive | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Earth Island Institute | General support | $2,500 |
| Grace Place Ministries | General support | $2,500 |
| Tech Exposure and Access Through Mentoring | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Rozek
- Sarah Krueger
- Illona Campbell
Questions people ask
Does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc give?
$516,025 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alex Rozek (President), Sarah Krueger (Director) and Illona Campbell (Director).
What does Doris Buffett Legacy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.