Search results
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is a charitable organization formed 1964 in Omaha, Nebraska, by investor and industrialist Warren Buffett as a vehicle to manage his charitable giving. [1] It was known simply as the Buffett Foundation until 2004, when it was renamed in honor of Susan Buffett, who died that year.
- 1964
- Warren Buffett
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Allen Greenberg (Executive Director)
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation has offered scholarships to college students in Nebraska for over 50 years. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis to first-time freshman entering college who live in Nebraska, graduate from a Nebraska high school (or GED) with plans to attend a Nebraska public college, and demonstrate financial need.
Learn how to apply for the Susan T. Buffett Scholarship, a need-based award for Nebraska students who meet certain criteria. Find out if you are eligible, how to submit your application, and what factors are considered for selection.
The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation is an investment management company based in Omaha, Nebraska. It offers scholarships and grants to support women and children in need.
Susan Thompson Buffett died in 2004 and left almost all of her Berkshire shares, worth about $3 billion at the time, to the foundation, which was renamed for her. Overnight, it joined the ranks of the top 25 foundations in the U.S. and stepped up its giving dramatically.
The Susan T. Buffett Foundation offers the William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community for students who receive its scholarship and attend UNK, UNL, or UNO. The Learning Community provides academic and social support, faculty interaction, and additional activities for students.
May 15, 2006 · The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, founded by Warren Buffett's late wife, announced that it would increase its annual grants to $150 million for social and educational causes. The foundation also received a large donation from Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway shares.
Searches related to susan thompson buffett foundation
