Susan Alice Buffett
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Susan Alice Buffett is an American philanthropist
. Her charitable work has focused largely on the Sherwood Foundation, formerly known as the Susan A. Buffett Foundation, an organization in Omaha
that provides grants in public education
, human services and social justice
in the interest of promoting the welfare of children
from lower-income families. She is also on the boards of the Buffett Foundation
and Girls, Inc.
According to a 2010 interview with her brother Howard Graham Buffett
, Buffett's philanthropic focus has consistently remained on children, education and family issues, but she has also committed to other causes, including Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa
, a non-governmental organization
dedicated to various improvements in Africa
.
and his first wife, Susan Thompson Buffett
. In 1954, her family relocated to New York, where her father's wealth began to rapidly accumulate. By the late 1970s, the family had returned to Omaha and her parents separated (though they remained married until her mother's death in 2004). Notwithstanding his wealth, Warren Buffett encouraged his children to be financially independent; Buffett recalled in 2006 that in spite of his generosity her father once refused her a personal loan of $41,000 to expand her kitchen.
Buffett wed Allen Greenberg, whom she had met in Washington, in 1983. The couple divorced in 1995. In 1987, Greenberg became the first director of the Buffett Foundation, a title he retained after the couple's divorce.
Philanthropist
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes...
. Her charitable work has focused largely on the Sherwood Foundation, formerly known as the Susan A. Buffett Foundation, an organization in Omaha
Omaha
Omaha may refer to:*Omaha , a Native American tribe that currently resides in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Nebraska-Places:United States* Omaha, Nebraska* Omaha, Arkansas* Omaha, Georgia* Omaha, Illinois* Omaha, Texas...
that provides grants in public education
Public education
State schools, also known in the United States and Canada as public schools,In much of the Commonwealth, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, the terms 'public education', 'public school' and 'independent school' are used for private schools, that is, schools...
, human services and social justice
Social justice
Social justice generally refers to the idea of creating a society or institution that is based on the principles of equality and solidarity, that understands and values human rights, and that recognizes the dignity of every human being. The term and modern concept of "social justice" was coined by...
in the interest of promoting the welfare of children
Child welfare
Child protection is used to describe a set of usually government-run services designed to protect children and young people who are underage and to encourage family stability...
from lower-income families. She is also on the boards of the Buffett Foundation
Buffett Foundation
The Buffett Foundation is a charitable organization formed by Omaha, Nebraska investor and industrialist Warren Buffett as a vehicle to manage his charitable giving...
and Girls, Inc.
Girls, Inc.
Girls, Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that focuses on giving confidence to girls.Since 1945, Girls, Incorporated has focused on responding to the changing needs of girls in their communities. Through research-based programs, Girls, Inc. gives girls confidence to empower themselves and to...
According to a 2010 interview with her brother Howard Graham Buffett
Howard Graham Buffett
Howard Graham Buffett is an American philanthropist, photographer, and farmer. He is the eldest son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett. He is named after Howard Buffett, his grandfather, and Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett's teacher.-Personal life:Howard G...
, Buffett's philanthropic focus has consistently remained on children, education and family issues, but she has also committed to other causes, including Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa
DATA
Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa was a multinational non-government organization founded in January 2002 in London by U2's Bono along with Bobby Shriver and activists from the Jubilee 2000 Drop the Debt campaign....
, a non-governmental organization
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
dedicated to various improvements in Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
.
Personal life
Born in Omaha in 1953, Buffett, commonly called Susie, is the eldest child of Warren BuffettWarren Buffett
Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as "legendary investor, Warren Buffett", he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...
and his first wife, Susan Thompson Buffett
Susan Buffett
Susan Thompson Buffett , the first wife of investor Warren Buffett, was active in civil rights, abortion rights and population control causes. She was a director of Berkshire Hathaway, owning 2.2 percent of the company at the time of her death. She was the 153rd richest person in the world...
. In 1954, her family relocated to New York, where her father's wealth began to rapidly accumulate. By the late 1970s, the family had returned to Omaha and her parents separated (though they remained married until her mother's death in 2004). Notwithstanding his wealth, Warren Buffett encouraged his children to be financially independent; Buffett recalled in 2006 that in spite of his generosity her father once refused her a personal loan of $41,000 to expand her kitchen.
Buffett wed Allen Greenberg, whom she had met in Washington, in 1983. The couple divorced in 1995. In 1987, Greenberg became the first director of the Buffett Foundation, a title he retained after the couple's divorce.