Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2010
For calendar year 2010, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 , and ending 12-31-2010
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)145 N MERCHANT ST   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
DECATUR, IL62523
A Employer identification number

47-0824756
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(217) 423-9286
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$226,205,520J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 56,167,099
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 5,941 5,941  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 17,858 17,858  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 16,532,377
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 100,000,324
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 16,532,377
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications........... 1,462,021
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 233,750 233,750  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 72,957,025 16,789,926 1,462,021
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 122,036     122,036
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 838,417     838,417
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 208,621     208,621
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 73,036     73,036
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 12,600     12,600
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 563,227     563,227
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 198,826     30,927
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 453,273    
20 Occupancy.............. 251,591     251,591
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 743,050     743,050
22 Printing and publications.......... 29,529     29,529
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,791,606     2,791,606
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 6,285,812 0   5,664,640
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 75,833,873 75,833,873
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 82,119,685 0   81,498,513
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -9,162,660
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 16,789,926
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 1,462,021
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 28,577 27,565 27,565
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 5,482,573 15,449,777 15,449,777
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 144,267,635 Click to see attachment116,966,787 192,178,156
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 25 Click to see attachment25 25
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet18,523,395
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,055,081 7,687,552 Click to see attachment17,468,314 18,550,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment2,329 Click to see attachment-3 Click to see attachment-3
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 157,468,691 149,912,465 226,205,520
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment22,925 Click to see attachment167,338
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 22,925 167,338
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted....................    
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 157,445,766 149,745,127
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 157,445,766 149,745,127
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 157,468,691 149,912,465
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 157,445,766
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a...................... 2 -9,162,660
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 1,462,021
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 149,745,127
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30.. 6 149,745,127
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 500 SH BRKB D 2008-07-01 2010-03-10
b 54600 SH BRKB D 2008-07-01 2010-03-12
c 33250SH BRKB D 2008-07-01 2010-03-16
d 250883 SH BRKB D 2009-07-01 2010-03-01
e 242346 SH BRKB D 2009-07-01 2010-03-09
33135 SH BRKB D 2009-07-01 2010-03-16
128920 SH BRKB D 2009-07-01 2010-05-10
68030 SH BRKB D 2009-07-01 2010-06-10
26936 SH BRKB D 2009-07-01 2010-07-13
98840 SH BRKB D 2010-07-01 2010-07-13
125206 SH BRKB D 2010-07-01 2010-07-13
188682 SH BRKB D 2010-07-10 2010-12-20
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 41,317   39,990 1,327
b 4,511,814   4,366,908 144,906
c 2,728,171   2,659,335 68,836
d 20,000,013   14,671,638 5,328,375
e 20,000,028   14,172,394 5,827,634
2,718,735   1,937,735 781,000
10,000,039   7,539,242 2,460,797
5,000,039   3,978,394 1,021,645
2,141,594   1,575,217 566,377
7,858,448   7,789,580 68,868
10,000,047   9,867,485 132,562
15,000,079   14,870,029 130,050
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,327
b       144,906
c       68,836
d       5,328,375
e       5,827,634
      781,000
      2,460,797
      1,021,645
      566,377
      68,868
      132,562
      130,050
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 16,532,377
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 15,750,931
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2009 45,814,580 194,026,687 0.236125
2008 47,288,550 240,344,878 0.196753
2007 60,020,213 218,896,993 0.274194
2006 24,378,225 156,203,074 0.156068
2005 6,484,870 126,146,428 0.051407
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.914547
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.182909
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2010 from Part X, line 5..... 4 233,741,230
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 42,753,375
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 167,899
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 42,921,274
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 91,732,545
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
Form 990-PF (2010)
Form 990-PF (2010)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 167,899
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 167,899
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 167,899
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2010 estimated tax payments and 2009 overpayment credited to 2010 6a 2,329
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 2,329
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 165,570
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2011 estimated taxBullet0 Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?.............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
 
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bulletNE, IL
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2010 or the taxable year beginning in 2010 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV...........................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.THEHOWARDGBUFFETTFOUNDATION.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletTREASURER Telephone no.bullet (217) 423-9286
    Located atbullet145 N MERCHANT STDECATURIL ZIP+4bullet62523
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2010, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
     
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bulletSF
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2010, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2010?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2010 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2010.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2010?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    HOWARD G BUFFETTClick to see attachment PRES, DIRECT
    40.00     		0 12,774 0
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    DEVON G BUFFETTClick to see attachment EXVP, SEC, D
    20.00     		0 10,486 0
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    TRISHA A COOKClick to see attachment TREAS, DIR
    40.00     		122,036 3,068 0
    1315 COUNTRY LANE
    MT ZION,IL62549
    SUSAN S BELLClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    2121 SAND HILL RD
    MENLO PARK,CA94025
    MICHAEL D WALTERClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    9905 BROADMOOR RD
    OMAHA,NE68114
    NICOLETTE DE BRUYNClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    10 LIBERTY ST
    NELSPRUIT    
    SF
    ERIN M MORGANClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    503 HO-CHUNK PLAZA
    WINNEBAGO,NE68071
    CHELSEA M ZILLMERClick to see attachment DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0 0 0
    3501 MAMMOTH TRAIL
    MADISON,WI53719
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions).
    If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    MEGAN QUITKINClick to see attachment SR VP
    40.00     		143,462 8,442  
    2 FIFTH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10011
    DANIEL SHEEHANClick to see attachment CROP RESEARC
    40.00     		106,990 8,653  
    1365 1500TH ST
    LINCOLN,IL62526
    MARLA LEAFClick to see attachment EXT AFFAIRS
    40.00     		71,953 10,753  
    760 S WHITETAIL CIRCLE
    MT ZION,IL62549
    LAURA SHUSTERClick to see attachment OPER MGR
    40.00     		71,156 10,130  
    219 N MACON ST
    MOWEAQUA,IL62550
    J DOUGLAS OLLERClick to see attachment SR PROJ MGR
    40.00     		141,923 9,834  
    RR 3 BOX 270
    PANA,IL62557
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 2
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP LLC CONSULTING 190,000
    1500 4TH AVE SUITE 600
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    SKYBLUE INTERNATIONAL CORP CONSULTING 79,985
    101 CONVENTION CENTER DR STE 700
    LAS VEGAS,NV89107
    BARNES & THRONBURG LLP ATTORNEY 55,734
    1 N WACKER DR
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 THE FOUNDATION HAS CONTRACTED WITH SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY TO EXPERIMENT WITH IMPROVED FARMING TECHNIQUES, INCLUDING NO-TILL AND STRIP-TILL; TO ANALYZE SOIL HEALTH AND PRODUCTIVITY UNDER VARYING CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING DIFFERENT FERTILIZER AND SEEDING RATES; AND TO DEVELOP VARIOUS USES OF COVER CROPS TO REDUCE THE DEPENDENCY ON SYNTHETIC FERTILIZERS WHICH CAN BE USED IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO BENEFIT SMALL-SCALE AND SUBSISTENT FARMERS. INVESTMENT IN FARM LAND 7,415,433 INVESTMENT IN IMPROVEMENTS 924,486 INVESTMENT IN EQUIPMENT 1,626,635 CURRENT YEAR OPERATING EXPENSE 737,100 10,703,654
    2 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADVOCACY STRATEGY IN SUPPORT OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE. GALLUP WORLD POLL AFRICAN AG STUDY 1,399,250 FSG ADVISORS WATER, SANITATION HYGIENE PROGRAM 86,831 GAMES FOR CHANGE, PILOT AND DEVELOPMENT 218,292 FARM JOURNAL MEDIA PACKAGE 323,433 2,027,806
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3...........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    230,410,578
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    755,016
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    6,135,147
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    237,300,741
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) ..............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d..........................
    3
    237,300,741
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ............................
    4
    3,559,511
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    233,741,230
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5...................
    6
    11,687,062
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    11,687,062
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2010 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    167,899
    b
    Income tax for 2010. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    167,899
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    11,519,163
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    1,462,021
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4.............................
    5
    12,981,184
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1.................................
    7
    12,981,184
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    81,498,513
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes................................
    2
    10,234,032
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    91,732,545
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
    167,899
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4...............
    6
    91,564,646
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2009     		(c)
    2009     		(d)
    2010
    1 Distributable amount for 2010 from Part XI, line 7 12,981,184
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2010:
    a Enter amount for 2009 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2010:
    a From 2005....... 179,106
    b From 2006....... 16,577,349
    c From 2007....... 49,084,953
    d From 2008....... 35,279,458
    e From 2009....... 35,199,912
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 136,320,778
    4Qualifying distributions for 2010 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 91,732,545
    a Applied to 2009, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2010 distributable amount..... 12,981,184
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 78,751,361
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2010.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 215,072,139
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2009. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2005 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		179,106
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2011.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		214,893,033
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2006.... 16,577,349
    b Excess from 2007.... 49,084,953
    c Excess from 2008.... 35,279,458
    d Excess from 2009.... 35,199,912
    e Excess from 2010.... 78,751,361
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2010, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2010 (b) 2009 (c) 2008 (d) 2007
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECH
    PO BOX 30709
    NAIROBI,KENYA100
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC THE DEVMT OF WATER-EFFICIENT CORN HY 1,000,000
    ALL OUR KIDS
    1004 FARNAM ST STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT 100,000
    BAREFOOT FOUNDATION
    2655 LE JEUNE RD STE 412
    CORAL GABLES,FL33134     		NONE PUBLIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 80,000
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    5049 E BROADWAY STE 200
    TUCSON,AZ85711     		NONE PUBLIC EXPLORER POST 125 10,000
    CARE USA
    151 ELLIS ST NE
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBL WTR INITVE-ETHPIA, KENYA, TANZ 4,426,576
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    247 W PRAIRIE AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE 50,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC AG FOR BAS NEED (A4N)-CENT AMERICA 5,000,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE FOR BASIC NEEDS (A4N)-ME 2,554,619
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC CAMP FOR PROGRESS (C4P)-EL SALV, NIC 374,995
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC BREAKING THE CYCLE OF MALNUTRITION-G 607,911
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC NO-TILL AG IN MANIEMA PROV-DEM REP C 574,325
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC CEN AM MAIZE-BEAN SYSTEMS/CHANGING E 293,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC BORDERLANDS COFFEE PROJ-COLOMBIA, EC 10,034,250
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT 150,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC JORNALEROS SAFE -MEXICO 1,002,394
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE-CENTRAL AMER 4,467,979
    CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND
    2210 MT VERNON AVE STE 30
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22301     		NONE PUBLIC EXTENSION OFFICER 66,666
    CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND
    2210 MT VERNON AVE STE 30
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22301     		NONE PUBLIC INTL TRAINING CNTR FOR CHEETAH CONS 100,000
    CHRISTIAN COUNTY FARM BUR
    400 W MARKET ST
    TAYLORVILLE,IL62568     		NONE PUBLIC CHRISTIAN COUNTY AG LITERACY PROGRAM 31,500
    CIMMYT
    KM 45 CARRETERA MEXICO-VE
    EL BATAN TEXCOCO,MEXICO56070
    MX     		NONE PUBLIC PRODUCTION OF BASIC SEED MAIZE-AFRIC 104,000
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF D
    125 N WATER ST STE 200
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC EDUCATION COALITION/MATCHING GRANT 600,000
    DECATUR AREA ARTS COUNCIL
    125 N WATER ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC ARTS IN CENTRAL PARK 5,000
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FO
    101 W CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT CREATIVE SCIENCE INVESTIGATIONS 394,905
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FO
    101 W CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT SCHOOL SPONSORSHIP 10,000
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCI
    975 N WARSON RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		NONE PUBLIC FIELD TEST SITE FOR EVAL OF IMPVD CR 65,050
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCI
    975 N WARSON RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		NONE PUBLIC VIRUS RESISTANCE CASSAVA FOR AFRICA 866,036
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCI
    975 N WARSON RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		NONE PUBLIC BIO-FORTIFIED SORGHUM FOR AFRICA 4,241,365
    EDUCATIONAL CONCERNS FOR
    17391 DURRANCE RD
    N FORT MEYERS,FL33917     		NONE PUBLIC INCREASING SOIL ECOLOGY & CROP YIELD 355,910
    EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
    2221 N 24TH ST STE 201
    OMAHA,NE68110     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT-AFRICA 20,000
    ENDANGERED WILDLIFE TRUST
    PRIVATE BAG X11
    JOHANNESBURG - PARKVIE,SOUTH AFRICA2122
    ZA     		NONE PUBLIC METAPOPULATION STRATEGY FOR CHEETAHS 122,729
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC MISSING MEALS STUDY 500,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 50,000
    FOODS RESOURCE BANK
    75 REMITTANCE DR STE 6539
    CHICAGO,IL60675     		NONE PUBLIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT 25,000
    FRIENDS OF AFRICA INC
    846 60TH ST
    FAIRFIELD,AL35064     		NONE PUBLIC THE PRISCILLA PROJECT-ZAMBIA 5,000
    FRIENDS OF THE LAGUNA HOM
    252 41
    DOLNI BREZANY,CZECH REPUBLIC  
    EZ     		NONE FOREIGN/ER HANDICAP VAN SPECL NEEDS CHILDREN SC 123,317
    FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
    6060 FFA DR PO BOX 68960
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46268     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL OUTREACH -AFRICA 100,780
    GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN
    1101 14TH ST NW STE 420
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CHILD RETURN REINTEGRATION PROG-GUAT 477,590
    GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN
    1101 14TH ST NW STE 420
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    INDIANA INSTITUTE FOR GLO
    1001 W 10TH ST
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202     		NONE PUBLIC AMPATH/WORLD FOOD PROG PTSH-KENYA 163,440
    INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE F
    3 ENDSLEIGH ST
    LONDON,ENGLANDWC1H0DD
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC GWI WEST AFRICA CLUSTER 4,297,442
    INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MIS
    PO BOX 58147
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PUBLIC INVESTGATE TRAFFIKING IDP CAMPS -KEN 69,262
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MED
    1625 K ST NW STE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC INTNL CONFERENCE OF WOMEN MEDIA LEAD 220,000
    KIDS IN NEED OF DEFENSE (
    1331 G ST NW STE 900
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CHILD RETURNREINTEGRATION PROG-GUATE 524,631
    MACON COUNTY PROBATION
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT PURCHASE OF LAPTOP COMPUTERS FIELD O 5,400
    MOWEAQUA FIRE PROTECTION
    120 W WALL ST
    MOWEAQUA,IL62550     		NONE GOVT UNIT PURCHASE OF AIR COMPR FOR OXYGEN TAN 26,702
    NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTI
    2030 M ST NW 5TH FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE- 525,000
    NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTI
    2030 M ST NW 5TH FL
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE- 73,836
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIE
    1145 17TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC BIG CATS ENDWD FUND FOR CHEETAH CONS 2,000,000
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIE
    1145 17TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC CHEETAH MAPPING PROJECT 35,000
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIE
    1145 17TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC DISCRETIONARY CHEETAH FUNDING-AFRICA 550,000
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIE
    1145 17TH ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC SPECIAL WATER EDITION 392,707
    NATURE'S BEST PHOTOGRAPHY
    11411 SUNSET HILLS RD
    RESTON,VA20190     		NONE PUBLIC POWER OF NATURE PROJECT-AFRICA 58,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND OPERATIONS/SOUTH AFRICA 300,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND OPERATIONS/SOUTH AFRICA 350,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND OPERATIONS/SOUTH AFRICA 50,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND DEV OF PLANT SCIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE- 900,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND DEV OF PLANT SCIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE- 650,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND PURCHASE OF EQ FOR AG RESEARCH PROJ 850,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND DEV OF PLANT SCIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE- 500,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND PURCHASE OF EQ FOR AG RESEARCH PROJ 200,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND DEV OF PLANT SCIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE- 420,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND DEV OF PLANT SCIENCE INFRASTRUCTURE- 80,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,SOUTH AFRICA0512
    ZA     		NONE PRIV OP FND PURCHASE OF EQ FOR AG RESEARCH PROJ 320,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP FOR SEED DEVELOPMENT-AFR 1,632,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GREENHOUSE INC GEN AG PROJ-DEM REP C 200,000
    NORMAN BORLAUG FOUNDATION
    TEAGUE BLDG STE 123
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE PUBLIC FARM MGMT PLAN FOR UKULIMA FARM-AFRI 167,703
    NORMAN BORLAUG FOUNDATION
    TEAGUE BLDG STE 123
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE PUBLIC WAKILI AG COLLEGE INTGTD EXT, RESCH 1,068,000
    NORMAN BORLAUG FOUNDATION
    TEAGUE BLDG STE 123
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE PUBLIC SUSTN SOIL MGMT SYS FOR IMP FOOD SEC 1,168,288
    OAKLAND INSTITUTE
    4624 KAPHAN AVE
    OAKLAND,CA94619     		NONE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING LAND INVESTMENT DEALS- 197,106
    ONE CAMPAIGN
    1400 EYE ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE PROJECT-AFRICA 1,500,000
    ONE CAMPAIGN
    1400 EYE ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC ENDOWMENT FOR THE ONE AFRICA AWARD-A 150,000
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVER
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOVT UNIT DEV OF CROP VAR AND SYS-EAST/SO AFRI 249,685
    SALVATION ARMY
    229 W MAIN ST PO BOX 836
    DECATUR,IL62525     		NONE PUBLIC COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE 50,000
    SHELBY COUNTY DIVE TEAM
    301 E MAIN ST PO BOX 326
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE GOVT UNIT PURCH OF COMMAND CENTER TRUCK & RADI 121,554
    SOUTH SHORES SCHOOL
    101 W CERRO GORDO
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT TEACHER AWARD 3,000
    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERS
    1400 DOUGLAS DR MC 6801
    CARBONDALE,IL62901     		NONE GOVT UNIT FIELD-SCALE AND WATERSHED-SCALE RESE 252,170
    SURVIVOR CORP
    2100 M ST NW STE 302
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PUBLIC RECOVRY AND RECONCIL SAN RAFAEL, COL 39,471
    TECHNOSERVE
    1800 M ST NW STE 1066
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC HELPING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS TO THRIV 200,000
    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FOUN
    113JKWADMNBLDG 2142TAMU
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE GOVT UNIT CHAIR IN CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT 1,000,000
    TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FOUN
    113JKWADMNBLDG 2142TAMU
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE GOVT UNIT RESEARCH AND SERVICE PROGRAM 500,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIACGVIOLA 68 PARCODEIMED
    ROME,ITALY00148
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN PURCH FOR PROG (P4P)-EL SALV, GUAT, 277,953
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIACGVIOLA 68 PARCODEIMED
    ROME,ITALY00148
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN PURCH FOR PROG (P4P)-EL SALV, GUAT, 3,997,208
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIACGVIOLA 68 PARCODEIMED
    ROME,ITALY00148
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN PURCH FOR PROG (P4P) FEAS ASSMT-SOMA 149,800
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIACGVIOLA 68 PARCODEIMED
    ROME,ITALY00148
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN INFRA DEV FOR GRAIN PRODUCTS-SOUTH S 1,200,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIACGVIOLA 68 PARCODEIMED
    ROME,ITALY00148
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN FILL THE CUP CAMPAIGN-ITALY 250,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIACGVIOLA 68 PARCODEIMED
    ROME,ITALY00148
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM-SIERRA LEONE 20,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIACGVIOLA 68 PARCODEIMED
    ROME,ITALY00148
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN FORTIFIED BEVERAGE PARTNERSHIP-COLOM 3,600,000
    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
    1901 E 1ST ST
    CHAMPAIGN,IL61820     		NONE GOVT UNIT ENGINR AND DEV NO-TILL JAB PLANTER-A 922
    UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    310 JESSE HALL
    COLUMBIA,MO65211     		NONE GOVT UNIT CENTER PIVOT IRRIG FOR RICE PRODUCTI 234,875
    UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    1-87 AGRICULTURE BLDG
    COLUMBIA,MO65211     		NONE GOVT UNIT CENTER PIVOT IRRIG FOR RICE PRODUCTI 19,770
    UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
    310 JESSE HALL
    COLUMBIA,MO65211     		NONE GOVT UNIT FREQ & AMNT OF IRRIG NEED FOR CNTR P 165,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    1010 LINCOLN MALL STE 300
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		NONE GOVT UNIT CONST OF MULITMDA LAB, PURCH OF EQ 313,397
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
    1010 LINCOLN MALL STE 300
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		NONE GOVT UNIT SUPPLEMENTAL PHOTOJOURNALISM FUND 1,000,000
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA ME
    988145 NEBRASKA MEDICAL C
    OMAHA,NE68198     		NONE GOVT UNIT CONST OF PHYSICAL THERAPY GYM, SURG 2,550,000
    UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
    309 MORGAN HALL
    KNOXVILLE,TN37996     		NONE GOVT UNIT CONS AG/AFRICA: A LITERATURE REVIEW- 42,927
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST APT 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC ORPHAN GORILLA SANCTUARY-DEM REP OF 80,250
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NET
    25745 BASSET LANE
    LOS ALTOS,CA94022     		NONE PUBLIC WESTERN KALAHARI CHEETAH PROJECT-BOT 100,245
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOC
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC COMACO: COMTY MAKTS FOR CONS-ZAMBIA 500,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOC
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC COMMTY ASSMT MBOMO & ODZALA-KOKOUA 72,033
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOC
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC REGL PLAN & IMP CHEETAH CONSV STRTGY 140,096
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOC
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC ETHIOPIAN NATL CONSV ACTION PLAN FOR 11,279
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOC
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC PURCHASE OF SURVEY EQUIPMENT-TANZANI 36,200
    WORLD VISION
    PO BOX 9716
    FEDERAL WAY,WA98063     		NONE PUBLIC CHILD SPONSORSHIP 624
    Total .................................bullet 3a 75,833,873
    bApproved for future payment
    Total ..................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 5,941  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 17,858  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....     16 233,750  
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory     18 16,532,377  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   16,789,926  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)...................
    1316,789,926
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Form 990-PF (2010)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash....................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements............................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees..............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2010)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2010
    Name of organization
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
     
    Employer identification number

    47-0824756
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule—
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
    Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part I
    Name of organization
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    47-0824756
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    WARREN BUFFETT    
    1440 KIEWIT PLAZA
       
    OMAHA, NE   68131

    		$56,167,099




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Aggregate contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is
    a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part II
    Name of organization
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    47-0824756
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions)
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 712690 SH BERKSHIRE CL B   $56,167,099 2010-07-01
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
    Page 1 of 1 of Part III
    Name of organization
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    47-0824756
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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    TY 2010 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SANDRA J WARE CPA 12,600     12,600

    TY 2010 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Person Name Explanation
    HOWARD G BUFFETT HEALTH, RX, MEDICAL PLAN
    DEVON G BUFFETT HEALTH, RX, MEDICAL PLAN
    TRISHA A COOK DISABILITY INSURANCE
    SUSAN S BELL  
    MICHAEL D WALTER  
    NICOLETTE DE BRUYN  
    ERIN M MORGAN  
    CHELSEA M ZILLMER  

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    TY 2010 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    COMPUTER 2001-12-01 6,823 6,823 S/L 5.0000        
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2002-02-15 3,537 3,537 S/L 7.0000        
    SCANNER, SOFTWARE 2002-04-15 5,072 5,072 S/L 5.0000        
    SCANNER 2003-08-03 1,828 1,828 S/L 5.0000        
    WINDOWS 2004-04-01 2,430 1,910 S/L 7.0000 347      
    AIR COND/WIRING 2004-04-01 6,342 4,983 S/L 7.0000 906      
    CABINETS 2004-04-01 2,434 1,913 S/L 7.0000 347      
    PHONE SYSTEM 2004-01-23 10,529 8,273 S/L 7.0000 1,504      
    COPIER & FAX 2004-03-15 8,017 8,017 S/L 5.0000        
    LAPTOP 2004-04-09 4,620 4,620 S/L 5.0000        
    PRINTER 2004-04-09 2,408 2,408 S/L 5.0000        
    SOFTWARE 2004-04-09 3,991 3,991 S/L 3.0000        
    DESK, CHAIR 2004-04-21 7,520 5,908 S/L 7.0000 1,075      
    CABINETS 2004-04-21 2,514 1,976 S/L 7.0000 359      
    GLASS TOPS 2004-04-21 1,542 1,211 S/L 7.0000 221      
    GARMEN 2004-05-27 1,378 1,082 S/L 7.0000 197      
    DELL COMPUTER 2004-12-01 5,270 5,270 S/L 5.0000        
    TRAVEL SOFTWARE 2005-01-05 1,000 1,000 S/L 3.0000        
    CHAIR 2005-02-22 158 102 S/L 7.0000 22      
    LAMINATING MACHINE 2005-02-22 1,265 1,139 S/L 5.0000 126      
    SOFTWARE 2005-09-02 247 247 S/L 3.0000        
    PRINTER, ROUTER 2005-12-06 145 131 S/L 5.0000 14      
    FILE CABINET 2005-12-20 1,835 1,180 S/L 7.0000 262      
    COMPUTER 2005-12-20 2,532 2,279 S/L 5.0000 253      
    PRINTER 2005-12-20 106 95 S/L 5.0000 11      
    A L EQUIPMENT 2004-12-21                
    CAMERA & ACCESSORIES 2004-12-21 5,438 5,438 S/L 5.0000        
    LAPTOP 2004-12-21 2,925 2,925 S/L 5.0000        
    PRINTER 2004-12-21 430 430 S/L 5.0000        
    SOFTWARE 2004-12-21 2,557 2,557 S/L 3.0000        
    PRINTER 2005-02-08 622 560 S/L 5.0000 62      
    DELL XPS600 2006-02-20 3,605 2,524 S/L 5.0000 721      
    APPLE FLAT PANEL 2006-02-23 2,521 1,765 S/L 5.0000 504      
    CELL PHONES 2006-05-26 365 256 S/L 5.0000 73      
    DELL XPS600 2006-07-21 4,506 3,154 S/L 5.0000 901      
    SUITE 110 BLINDS 2006-08-22 5,230 2,615 S/L 7.0000 747      
    FURNITURE, CHAIRS, 110 2006-09-08 18,340 9,170 S/L 7.0000 2,620      
    FLAT PANEL & FAX 2006-09-25 1,981 1,387 S/L 5.0000 396      
    GLASS TOPS 110 2006-09-29 2,340 1,170 S/L 7.0000 334      
    SHARP MX-2300N COPIER 2006-10-06 6,620 4,634 S/L 5.0000 1,324      
    (2) DELL 410 COMPUTERS 2006-11-21 7,227 5,059 S/L 5.0000 1,445      
    HEART TECH PHONE SYSTEM 2006-08-21 8,453 5,917 S/L 5.0000 1,691      
    OFFICE EQ, FIRST QTR 2007-02-22 10,616 6,104 S/L 5.0000 2,124      
    OFFICE EQ 2ND QRT 2007-04-20 6,241 3,277 S/L 5.0000 1,248      
    OFFICE EQ, THIRD QRT 2007-07-20 17,700 8,408 S/L 5.0000 3,540      
    OFFICE EQ, FOURTH QRT 2007-12-27 28,509 12,116 S/L 5.0000 5,702      
    145 MERCHANT LAND 2008-01-01 150,605              
    OFFICE BLDG, 145 2008-01-01 800,000 39,167 S/L 39.0000 20,000      
    IMPROVEMENTS 145 2008-06-15 657,473 25,340 S/L 39.0000 16,437      
    7 YR EQUIPMENT, 145 2008-06-15 145,451 100,925 S/L 7.0000 10,390      
    5 YR EQUIPMENT, 145 2008-06-15 77,265 58,721 S/L 5.0000 7,727      
    APT 145 2008-01-01 40,000 1,958 S/L 39.0000 1,000      
    APT APPLIANCES, FURN 2008-01-01 28,502 21,662 S/L 5.0000 2,850      
    08 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2008-10-07 33,063 21,491 S/L 5.0000 3,306      
    FURNITURE 2009-03-17 11,275 1,611 S/L 7.0000 1,610      
    EQUIPMENT 2009-05-04 20,903 4,181 S/L 5.0000 4,180      
    WEBSITE 2009-05-18 70,332 23,444 S/L 3.0000 23,444      
    DIGITAL LIBRARY 2009-04-13 67,813 13,563 S/L 5.0000 13,562      
    WEBSITE 2010-05-20 14,162   S/L 3.0000 2,360      
    DIGITAL LIBRARY 2010-02-11 8,181   S/L 5.0000 818      
    COMPUTER EQ 2010-06-15 48,227   S/L 5.0000 4,823      
    CAMERA EQ 2010-06-15 18,205   S/L 5.0000 1,821      
    SOFTWARE, CELL PHONE 2010-10-15 22,989   S/L 3.0000 3,832      
    FURNITURE 2010-03-03 9,729   S/L 7.0000 695      
    EQUIPMENT 2010-05-25 4,867   S/L 7.0000 348      
    2010 CHEV SURBURBAN 2010-01-18 51,232   S/L 5.0000 5,123      
    2011 CHEV TAHOE 2010-09-14 48,906   S/L 5.0000 4,891      
    FARMLAND 2009-01-01 4,784,786              
    FARMLAND 2010-05-27 7,415,433              
    BLDGS & EQ 2009-01-01 1,182,122 137,843 S/L 7.0000 190,989      
    BLDGS & EQUIPMENT 2010-06-01 2,567,191   S/L 7.0000 98,941      
    2011 FORD F250 2010-06-08 24,914   S/L 5.0000 2,491      
    05 JEEP GR CHEROKEE 2005-06-24 25,594 23,035 S/L 5.0000 2,559      

    TY 2010 EmployeeCompensationExpln
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Employee Explanation
    MEGAN QUITKIN RX AND DISABILITY
    DANIEL SHEEHAN HEALTH, RX, DISABILITY
    MARLA LEAF HEALTH, RX, DISABILITY
    LAURA SHUSTER HEALTH, RX, DISABILITY
    J DOUGLAS OLLER HEALTH, DISABILITY

    TY 2010 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    GENERAL RETURN INFORMATION   PART VII-B, QUESTION 5C EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBLITY REPORTING THE FOUNDATION MADE SEVERAL GRANTS UNIT OF THE UNITED NATIONS, DONATIO FROM EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBLITY AND A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE LAGUNA HO RESPONSIBLITY REPORTING PROVISIONS. REG 53.4945-5(D)IS AS FOLLOWS: FRIENDS OF THE LAGUNA HOME 252 41 DOLNI BREZANY, CHECH REPUBLIC AMOUNT OF GIFT 123,317 DA THIS ORGANIZATION OPERATES A H THE FUNDS WERE PROVIDED TO OBT TRANSPORT THE SPECIAL NEEDS CH THE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBLITY ORGANIZATION ON NOVEMBER 8, 20 USAGE OF THE FUNDS, AND REPAYM BY DECEMBER 31, 2011. INTERIM
    GENERAL ELECTIONS    

    TY 2010 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS A 93,326,782 168,148,200
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B 23,640,005 24,029,956

    TY 2010 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EFFINGHAM EQUITY CO OP STOCK AT COST 25 25

    TY 2010 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
      6,172,571 1,055,081 5,117,490 6,200,000
      12,350,824   12,350,824 12,350,000


    TY 2010 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP 55,734      
    SAMUELS, MILLER ET AL 12,485      
    BINGHAM MCCUTCHEN, LLP 3,213      
    PHILLIP L BATEMAN 1,242      
    OTHERS 362      


    TY 2010 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PREPAID FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 2,329    
    ROUNDING DIFFERENCE   -3 -3


    TY 2010 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    PROGRAM EXPENSE 2,027,806     2,027,806
    SHIPPING 21,006     21,006
    BANK FEES 1,382     1,382
    CONTRIBUTIONS OF SUPPLIES 7,426     7,426
    FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCH GAIN -3,114     -3,114
    RESEARCH FARM CUSTOM HIRE 29,571     29,571
    RESEARCH FARM FUEL 8,076     8,076
    RESEARCH FARM INSURANCE 12,929     12,929
    RESEARCH FARM EQUIPMENT LEASE 193,320     193,320
    RESEARCH FARM REPAIRS, MNT 13,558     13,558
    RESEARCH FARM SEEDS 448,072     448,072
    RESEARCH FARM REAL ESTATE TAX 9,134     9,134
    RESEARCH FARM CROP EXPENSE 9,840     9,840
    RESEARCH FARM OFFICE EXPENSE 12,600     12,600


    TY 2010 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    FARM CASH RENT 230,750 230,750  
    FAA TOWER LAND LEASE 3,000 3,000  


    TY 2010 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 1,462,021


    TY 2010 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 15,945 1,768
    CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PAYABLE 6,980  
    EXCISE TAX PAYABLE   165,570


    TY 2010 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP LLC 190,000     190,000
    SNELLER ASSOCIATES 30,346     30,346
    SKYBLUE HOLDINGS CORP 79,985     79,985
    DATAWORKS CONSULTING 30,143     30,143
    RACHEL QUITKIN 36,000     36,000
    VARIOUS, UNDER 30,000 EACH 196,753     196,753


    TY 2010 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    REAL ESTATE TAX 30,637     30,637
    IL CHARITY BUREAU TAX 15     15
    FED EXCISE TAX EXPENSE 167,899      
    CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORT FEES 275     275