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THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION

EIN 47-6032365 · Private Independent Foundations (T22)

What they do

THE SUSAN THOMPSON BUFFETT FOUNDATION

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$59.02spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$1.69in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
44.2%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $923,971 for ALLEN GREENBERG (PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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Money in and money out

Revenue$2,731,854,610
Expenses$1,612,275,108
Annual surplus $1,119,579,502 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.
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Revenue$2,731,854,610
Expenses$1,612,275,108
Assets$2,723,259,744
Income$3,346,531,127
Contributions$1,206,780,743
Grants given$7,170,367,164
Average grant$1,824,985
Stocks and bonds$2,340,368,361
Accounting fees$56,590
Investing fees$40,544
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
ALLEN GREENBERGPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $923,971
SENAIT FISSEHAVP GLOBAL PROGRAMS · 40 hrs/week $807,715
LAURIE ABLERVP OF LEARNING & EVA · 40 hrs/week $781,804
RANDI CLARKCOO & VP ORG. EFFECT · 40 hrs/week $641,192
MICHELLE MARTINSONTREASURER/VP OF FINANCE · 40 hrs/week $529,265
TAMARA WATTSSECRETARY/VP LEGAL & GENERAL COUNSEL · 40 hrs/week $505,240
LESLIE HAWLEYSENIOR LEARNING & EV · 40 hrs/week $486,671
TEWODROS BEKELE ENDAILALUSEN. DIRECTOR OF GLO · 40 hrs/week $464,937

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

ALLEN GREENBERGPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

SENAIT FISSEHAVP GLOBAL PROGRAMS

LAURIE ABLERVP OF LEARNING & EVA

RANDI CLARKCOO & VP ORG. EFFECT

MICHELLE MARTINSONTREASURER/VP OF FINANCE

TAMARA WATTSSECRETARY/VP LEGAL & GENERAL COUNSEL

LESLIE HAWLEYSENIOR LEARNING & EV

TEWODROS BEKELE ENDAILALUSEN. DIRECTOR OF GLO

EMILY GREENBERGDIRECTOR

PETER A BUFFETTDIRECTOR

SUSAN A BUFFETTBOARD CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1964
Location
808 CONAGRA DRIVE 300, OMAHA, NE 68102
County
Douglas
In care of
ALLEN GREENBERG
Primary officer
ALLEN GREENBERG, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2025
Tax period began
January 1, 2025
Return type
990PF
Tax preparer
EIDE BAILLY LLP
NTEE classification
Private Independent Foundations (T22)
IRS tax category
Private Independent Foundations
Grant-giving organization
Yes

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