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The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

Advocacy & Civil Rights Omaha, NE EIN: 476032365 (IRS)
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a advocacy organization based in OMAHA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.4 billion. EIN: 476032365.

Headquarters
Omaha, NE
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T22
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 83,892 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Omaha, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 476032365. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.7B in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 476032365. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is located in Omaha, NE, United States.

Based on official tax filings, The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation has $1.7B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.7B in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a advocacy organization based in OMAHA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.4 billion. EIN: 476032365. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $1.7B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 476032365, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1B+
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Allen G••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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10 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Billionaire Warren Buffett’s foundation commits $29 million to Kenya health sector for second year - Business Insider Af
May 2026
africa.businessinsider.com
Warren Buffett gives Kenya $29 million for 2nd year running - Billionaires.Africa
May 2026
www.billionaires.africa
Tycoon Buffett gives Kenya Sh3.8bn for the second year - Business Daily
May 2026
www.businessdailyafrica.com
Warren Buffett’s $150 billion legacy: How his three children will shape the future of his fortune - MSN
Apr 2026
www.msn.com
How the Buffett family plans to give away more than $150 billion - CNBC
Jan 2026
www.cnbc.com
Warren Buffett reflects on his company's future and his Nebraska roots in letter to shareholders - The Des Moines Regist
Nov 2025
www.desmoinesregister.com
Buffett's advice as he ‘goes quiet’ - moneywise.com
Nov 2025
moneywise.com
Warren Buffett admits his philanthropic plans weren't 'feasible.' This is what he's doing instead - Fortune
Nov 2025
fortune.com
Warren Buffett's investor letter may be his last as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO: "I'm 'going quiet.'" - CBS News
Nov 2025
www.cbsnews.com
Warren Buffett ramps up giving to expedite goal of gifting fortune via his children - WOWT
Nov 2025
www.wowt.com
Form filed
$1717.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1270.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$958.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$489.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$438.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
Not available · 5
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

What is The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation?
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Omaha, United States. The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a advocacy organization based in OMAHA, United States. Annual revenue: $2.4 billion. EIN: 476032365.
Who leads The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation?
Allen Greenberg serves as President.
Where is The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation located?
Headquartered in Omaha, NE, United States.
What is The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation trustworthy?
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 476032365.