#302 of 500 · Foundation / Grantmaker / DAF

Sherwood Foundation

EIN 47-0824755 · NE · NTEE T20 · Form 990-PF, fiscal 2023

An Omaha, Nebraska-based private grantmaking foundation founded in 1999 by Susan A. Buffett (daughter of Warren Buffett) and endowed largely with Berkshire Hathaway stock. It makes grants predominantly to organizations serving Nebraska, focusing on areas such as Omaha Public Schools, early childhood education, urban community partnerships, and statewide (Greater Nebraska) initiatives addressing human services and equity.

Financials, fiscal 2023

Revenue

$503.4M

Expenses

$209.4M

Total assets

$459.9M

Net assets

$458.5M

Operating margin

58.4%

1-year growth

37.5%

5-year growth (CAGR)

25.8%

Reserve (years of spending)

26.3

Contributions share

71.0%

Programme spending

n/a

Fundraising cost

n/a

Executive pay share

0.36%

Employees

n/a

Revenue per employee

n/a

Grants paid

n/a

Years filing

24

NFP Health Score: 83 / 100

Financial 80 · Governance 85 · Operational 90. The score is built from Form 990 line items only. It cannot measure how well an organisation delivers its mission.

Mission

To promote equity through social justice initiatives, enhancing the quality of life in Nebraska.

Revenue history