Form990-PF
Click to see attachment

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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , and ending 12-31-2012
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 instructions)

(217) 423-9286
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$255,867,080J 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 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) 53,089,976
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,623 1,623 1,623
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 6,874 6,874 6,874
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 27,256,096
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 86,222,421
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 27,256,096
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 181,013
9 Income modifications........... 287,624
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 776,123    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 81,130,692 27,264,593 477,134
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 131,762     131,762
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,077,377     1,077,377
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 139,263     139,263
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 423,462     423,462
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,775     16,775
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 182,016     182,016
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 404,412     404,412
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 1,525,943    
20 Occupancy.............. 426,568     426,568
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 280,047     280,047
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 6,298,678     6,298,678
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 10,906,303 0   9,380,360
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 41,563,348 41,563,348
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 52,469,651 0   50,943,708
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 28,661,041
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 27,264,593
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 477,134
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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............... 340,651 237,714 237,714
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 22,035,368 41,922,941 41,922,941
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)........ 99,199,692 Click to see attachment93,323,342 159,531,400
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 25 25
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet50,993,351
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet3,490,024 32,111,623 Click to see attachment47,503,327 54,175,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment38,247    
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 153,725,606 182,987,349 255,867,080
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 attachment948 Click to see attachment314,026
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 948 314,026
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 153,724,658 182,673,323
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 153,724,658 182,673,323
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 153,725,606 182,987,349
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)............... 1 153,724,658
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 28,661,041
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 287,624
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 182,673,323
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. 6 182,673,323
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(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
b
c
d
e
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
b
c
d
e
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 27,256,096
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 instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3 181,013
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))
2011 54,977,677 211,027,353 0.26052
2010 91,564,646 233,741,230 0.39174
2009 45,814,580 194,026,687 0.23613
2008 47,288,550 240,344,878 0.19675
2007 60,020,213 218,896,993 0.27419
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 1.35933
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 0.27187
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 211,199,673
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 57,418,010
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 272,646
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 57,690,656
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 67,861,354
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.
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 1 272,646
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............................ 3 272,646
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- ..... 5 272,646
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a 3,728
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 3,728
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 268,918
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 2013 estimated taxBullet   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
 
No
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
 
No
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 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 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    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 instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    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 2012, 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
    Yes
     
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bulletSF
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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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 2012?.............
    1c
     
    No
    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 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    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 instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
    No
    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 2012 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 2012.)....................
    3b
     
    No
    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 2012?
    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 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 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
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 6
    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 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
    CHELSEA M ZILLMER DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    3501 MAMMOTH TRAIL
    MADISON,WI53719
    ERIN M MORGAN DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    503 HO-CHUNK PLAZA
    WINNEBAGO,NE68071
    NICOLETTE DE BRUYN DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    PO BOX 8118
    WHITE RIVER,MPUMALANGA1240
    SF
    MICHAEL D WALTER DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    9905 BROADMOOR RD
    OMAHA,NE68114
    TRISHA A COOK TREAS, DIR
    40.00     		131,762 9,259  
    1315 COUNTRY LANE
    MT ZION,IL62549
    DEVON G BUFFETT EXVP, SEC, DIR
    20.00     		0 10,107  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    HOWARD G BUFFETT PRES, DIRECTOR
    40.00     		0 10,577  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see 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
    J DOUGLAS OLLER SR PROJ MGR
    40.00     		158,817 9,792  
    RR 3 BOX 270
    PANA,IL62557
    CHARLES L JORDAN CROP RESEARCH
    40.00     		111,353 10,619  
    609 N EAST ST
    MOWEAGUA,IL62550
    SCOTT L KILMAN DIR OF POLICY RES
    40.00     		102,948    
    403 TALCOTT PLACE
    PARK RIDGE,IL60068
    DANIEL SHEEHAN CROP RESEARCH
    40.00     		104,847 11,634  
    1365 1500TH ST
    LINCOLN,NE68516
    ANN M KELLY CHIEF OF STAFF
    40.00     		279,251 9,765  
    4 SOUTHBROOKE PLACE
    MOUNT ZION,IL62549
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    BARNES & THORNBURG ATTORNEY 418,438
    1 N WACKER DR
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    FREI TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 87,689
    PO BOX 586
    PEARCE,AZ85625
    CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING 119,078
    ONE SOUTH WACKER DRIVE 34TH FLOOR
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    FAULK CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 269,387
    PO BOX 1015
    WILLCOX,AZ85644
    GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP LLC CONSULTING 147,366
    1500 4TH AVE SUITE 600
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    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 SUSISTENT FARMERS. 18,457,766
    2 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT OF ADVOCACY STRATEGY IN SUPPORT OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE. 1,008,762
    3 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN "HARVESTING THE POTENTIAL" REGARDING NO-TILL CONSERVATION FARMING. 2,898,936
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    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 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
    203,168,101
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    797,577
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    10,450,234
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    214,415,912
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    214,415,912
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    3,216,239
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    211,199,673
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    10,559,984
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    10,559,984
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    272,646
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    272,646
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    10,287,338
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    287,624
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    10,574,962
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    10,574,962
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see 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
    50,943,708
    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
    16,917,646
    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
    67,861,354
    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 instructions).................
    5
    272,646
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    67,588,708
    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 (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7 10,574,962
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007....... 49,084,953
    b From 2008....... 35,279,458
    c From 2009....... 35,199,912
    d From 2010....... 78,751,361
    e From 2011....... 44,114,085
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 242,429,769
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 67,861,354
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 10,574,962
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 57,286,392
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.    
    (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 5 299,716,161
    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 instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		49,084,953
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		250,631,208
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 35,279,458
    b Excess from 2009.... 35,199,912
    c Excess from 2010.... 78,751,361
    d Excess from 2011.... 44,114,085
    e Excess from 2012.... 57,286,392
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see 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 2012, 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) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    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 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 (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    FOUNDATION CENTER
    79 5TH AVE/16TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10003     		NONE PUBLIC WASH ADVOCACY INITIATIVE - US 35,000
    PRAIRIE FLOWER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
    3130 TURPIN RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE PUBLIC WETLANDS RESTORATION PROJECT - US 15,000
    INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRON
    80-86 GRAYS INN ROAD
    LONDON,UNITED KINGDOMWC1X 8NH
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - WEST AFRICA 897,777
    INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRON
    80-86 GRAYS INN ROAD
    LONDON,UNITED KINGDOMWC1X 8NH
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - WEST AFRICA 1,500,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
    123 MISSION ST 28TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE PUBLIC WALMART SUPPLY CHAIN CONSERVATION AG ADOPTION IN MS RIVER BASIN - US 250,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - CENTRAL AMERICA 1,954,111
    UNITED WAY
    202 E ELDORADO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES 250,000
    SHELBY COUNTY
    301 E MAIN ST
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE GOVT UNIT RURAL EMERGENCY ADDRESSING PROJECT 61,030
    MOUNT ZION FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
    110 W MAIN ST
    MOUNT ZION,IL62549     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT RANGE EQUIPMENT 10,945
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT POLICE TRAINING COMPLEX 25,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT LOGISTICS SUPPORT 21,115
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG FUND
    1 GARY K ANDERSON PLAZA
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT DRUG ENFORCEMENT & EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS 212,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT POLICE TRAINING COMPLEX - US 912,793
    HAPPY HEARTS FUND
    PO BOX 725
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		NONE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL - PERU 100,000
    HAPPY HEARTS FUND
    PO BOX 725
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		NONE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION OF SCHOOL - MEXICO 125,000
    BOWDOIN COLLEGE
    5000 SOUTH ST
    BRUNSWICK,ME04011     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    YWCAYMCA
    220 W MCKINLEY AVE
    DECATUR,IL62526     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT 114,840
    GOOD SAMARITAN INN
    920 N UNION ST
    DECATUR,IL62522     		NONE PUBLIC BUILDING - US 70,650
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC RANGER CAPACITY BUILDING - DRC 3,637,320
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC PEACEBUILDING THORUGH PUBLIC WORKS - DRC 128,308
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC RESTORATION OF POWER/REPAIR OF WATER PUMPING STATIONS - DRC 200,000
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT - DRC 302,600
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC OFFICE FURNISHINGS - DRC 5,913
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CAR & SOUTH SUDAN 489,600
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CAR & SOUTH SUDAN 620,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY VIRUNGA PROJECT FUND 225,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CAR & SOUTH SUDAN 25,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CAR & SOUTH SUDAN 200,000
    EASTERN CONGO INIATIVE
    3417 FREMONT AVE N
    SEATTLE,WA98103     		NONE PUBLIC MOBILE CAMP PROJECT - DRC 152,560
    EASTERN CONGO INIATIVE
    3417 FREMONT AVE N
    SEATTLE,WA98103     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT 400,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC KIVU SPECIALTY COFFEE - KAHAWA BORA YA KIVU 420,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC ANGOLA OKAVANGO WATERSHED ANGOLA 136,954
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC ECOEXIST - BOTSWANA 494,584
    AFRICA GOVERNANCE INITIATIVE
    50 BROADWAY
    LONDON,UNITED KINGDOMSW1H
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC SUPPORTING GOOD GOVERNANCE - LIBERIA ADN SIERRA LEONE 1,000,000
    TEKAMAH-HERMAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
    112 N 13TH ST
    TEKAMAH,NE68061     		NONE PUBLIC BACKPACK PROGRAM 8,000
    NATIONAL 4-H COUNCIL
    7100 CONNECTICUT AVE
    CHEVY CHASE,MD20815     		NONE PUBLIC 4-H AND INVEST AN ACRE - US 209,918
    NATIONAL FFA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 68960
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46268     		NONE PUBLIC INVEST TO FIGHT HUNGER - US 173,466
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC INVEST AN ACRE OPERATIONS & AWARENESS - US 1,208,157
    WOMEN THRIVE
    1726 M ST NW SUITE 1075
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE BOOK 213,339
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN
    1400 R ST
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		NONE GOVT UNIT RETURNING CROP PRODUCTION TO FLOODED SOILS - US 49,640
    TEXAS AM AGRILIFE RESEARCH
    2415 E HWY 83
    WESLASCO,TX78596     		NONE PUBLIC ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY INITIATIVE - AFGHANISTAN & IRAG 300,000
    TEXAS AM AGRILIFE RESEARCH
    2415 E HWY 83
    WESLASCO,TX78596     		NONE PUBLIC UKULIMA FARM COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH - AFRICA 1,000,000
    SWANSON CENTER FOR NUTRITION
    505 DURHAM RESEARCH PLAZA
    OMAHA,NE68105     		NONE PUBLIC FOOD POLICY COUNCIL - US 50,000
    STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
    600 EAST LOCUST
    DES MOINES,IA50319     		NONE PUBLIC BORLAUG STATUE FUND 25,000
    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    1400 DOUGLAS DR MC 6801
    CARBONDALE,IL62901     		NONE GOVT UNIT FATE & EFFECTS OF PESTICIDE FORMULATION 55,715
    SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    945 SW ANKENY RD
    ANKENKY,IA50023     		NONE PUBLIC COVER CROP CONFERENCE - US 50,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    316 DOUGLAS AVE
    ELGIN,IL60120     		NONE PUBLIC MEALS ON WHEELS 25,000
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOVT UNIT AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 92,328
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC SEED SYSTEM TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY - SUDAN 1,556,542
    ONE CAMPAIGN
    1400 EYE STREET SUITE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - AFRICA 1,000,000
    OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    3215 CUMING STREET
    OMAHA,NE68131     		NONE PUBLIC FFA AG & NATURAL RESOURCES ACADEMY - US 288,710
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - AFRICA 125,000
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDAT
    1625 K STREET NW SUITE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC FOOD SECURITY AND THE SAHRAWI PEOPLES - WESTERN SAHARA 86,504
    INSTITUTE FOR SHIPBOARD EDUCATION
    2410 OLD IVY RD
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903     		NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS - US 20,000
    GLOBAL IMPACT INSTITUTE
    2 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA DC-2524
    NEW YORK,NY10017     		NONE PUBLIC 40 CHANCES SPONSORSHIP - US 20,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC MAP THE MEAL GAP - US 99,596
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC MATCHING GRANT - HUSKER HARVEST - US 10,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC MATCHING GRANT - FARM PROGRESS SHOW - US 10,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 19,938
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC MATCHING CHALLENGE - US 50,000
    EVA LONGORIA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 252176
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025     		NONE PUBLIC BUFFETT - LONGORIA FUND - US 1,000,000
    EVA LONGORIA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 252176
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 250,000
    ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND
    123 MISSION ST 28TH FLOOR
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105     		NONE PUBLIC CONSERVATION AG - US 100,000
    CORNELL UNIVERSITY
    218 SOLIDAGO ROAD
    ITHACA,NY14850     		NONE GOVT UNIT CORNELL CONSERVATION AG WEBSITE 49,400
    AGRICULTURE FUTURE OF AMERICA AFA
    PO BOX 414838
    KANSAS CITY,MO64141     		NONE PUBLIC 40 CHANCES FELLOWS - US 200,000
    SOUTH SHORES SCHOOL
    101 CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT THANKSGIVING DINNER 500
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CAR & SOUTH SUDAN 500,000
    CARE USA
    151 ELLIS ST NE
    ATLANTA,GA30303     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - EAST AFRICA 1,572,006
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    101 W CERRO GORDO
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC SUPPLEMENT SUPPORT TEACHER (SOUTH SHORES SCHOOL) 30,000
    SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
    151 N MORGAN ST
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 PROGRAM AND EQUIPMENT 70,825
    SHELBY COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATIO
    RR 128
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS 2,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    1447 W KING ST
    DECATUR,IL62522     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT 5,000
    PROJECT HARMONY
    11949 Q ST
    OMAHA,NE68117     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT 20,000
    PAWS AND STRIPES
    4041 BARBARA LOOP SE STE D
    RIO RANCHO,NM87174     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT 50,000
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    101 CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC HARRIS SCHOOL THANKSGIVING DINNER 5,425
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC KIVU SPECIALTY COFFEE - KAHAWA BORA 1,690,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    2300 SOUTHER BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC NAT'L CHEETAH STRATEGY MEETING - NIGERIA 47,508
    WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY
    MAIN STREET
    WAGENINGEN,WAGENINGEN6700
    NL     		NONE GOVT UNIT EXTENDING N2AFRICA IN DRC, LIBERIA, AND SIERRA LEONE 872,073
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN FOOD AID FOR DISPLACED PERSONS -DRC 1,000,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN PURCHASE FOR PROGRESS - CENT AMERICA 2,834,923
    NORMAN BORLAUG FOUNDATION
    113 JKW ADMIN BLDG 2142 TAMU
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE PUBLIC FARMER SEGMENTATION IN AFRICA/GHANA, LIBERIA, & SENEGAL 1,265,279
    NORMAN BORLAUG FOUNDATION
    113 JKW ADMIN BLDG 2142 TAMU
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE PUBLIC SUSTAINED NO TILL ADOPTION - GHANA/AFRICA 697,467
    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    1400 DOUGLAS DR MC 6801
    CARBONDALE,IL62901     		NONE GOVT UNIT FIELD-SCALE AND WATERSHED-SCALE RESEARCH 787,121
    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    1400 DOUGLAS DR MC 6801
    CARBONDALE,IL62901     		NONE GOVT UNIT FIELD-SCALE AND WATERSHED-SCALE RESEARCH 273,445
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOVT UNIT WILCOX PROJECT - US 50,055
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CAR & SOUTH SUDAN 500,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SOUTH AFRICA 75,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - SOUTH AFRICA 225,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 134,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC HUNGER STUDY - US 2,861,409
    FARM JOURNAL FOUNDATION
    ONE PENN SQUARE WEST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		NONE PUBLIC FFA WORLD FOOD PRIZE TRAVEL SPONSOR - US 4,518
    ECHO
    17391 DURRANCE RD
    N FORT MYERS,FL33917     		NONE PUBLIC OPERATIONAL SUPPORT- AFRICA 50,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC RETURNING REFUGEES - CONGO 300,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC COCOA DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES - EL SALVADOR 150,771
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC AG FOR BASIC NEEDS - CENTRAL AMERICA 1,079,670
    AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
    PO BOX 30709
    NAIROBI,NAIROBI00100
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC WATER EFFICIENT MAIZE FOR AFRICA 1,000,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 41,563,348
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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 instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    aGRAIN SALES     16 64,812  
    bGRAIN SALES     16 323,507  
    cFARM CASH RENT     16 387,804  
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 1,623  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 6,874  
    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.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory         27,256,096
    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)..   784,620 27,256,096
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1328,040,716
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions 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 foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    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
    Sign Here
    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
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 12000229
    Software Version: 2012v2.0


    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
    2012
    Name of the 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 on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 2
    Name of organization
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    47-0824756
    Part I
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    WARREN BUFFETT    
    1440 KIEWIT PLAZA
       
    OMAHA, NE   68131

    		$53,089,976


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


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

         
     
       

    		$  


    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    47-0824756
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 643,203 SH BERKSHIRE CL B   $53,089,976 2012-07-06
    (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) (2012)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
    Page 4
    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
    that total 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 $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (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) (2012)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 12000229
    Software Version: 2012v2.0

    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SANDRA J WARE CPA 5,500 0 0 5,500
    OTHER 300 0 0 300
    HJERPE & ASSOCIATES CPAS 10,975 0 0 10,975

    TY 2012 ContractorCompensationExpln
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Contractor Explanation
    GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP LLC  
    FREI TRUCKING & CONSTRUCTION  
    FAULK CONSTRUCTION  
    CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL  
    BARNES & THORNBURG  

    Note: To capture the full content of this document, please select landscape mode (11" x 8.5") when printing.

    TY 2012 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    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
    BUILDINGS & EQUIP 2010-06-10 9,090 1,649 91 7.0000 1,299      
    EQUIPMENT 2012-06-01 242,337   58 7.14 % 17,303      
    PIVOTS (AZ) 2012-04-12 235,489   58 7.14 % 16,814      
    2012 FORD F250 XL 2012-02-01 42,795   54 10.00 % 4,280      
    2012 FORD F150 RAPTOR 2012-02-20 52,437   54 10.00 % 5,244      
    2012 CHEVY SUBURBAN LTZ 2012-03-16 56,914   54 10.00 % 5,691      
    2012 FORD F150 2012-03-28 30,000   54 10.00 % 3,000      
    2013 FORD F150 RAPTOR 2012-10-26 51,165   54 10.00 % 5,117      
    BLDG/IMPROVE - THOMPSON 2012-07-01 74,265   87 1.18 % 874      
    IMPROVEMENTS - MCDONALD 2012-07-01 4,416   67 3.33 % 147      
    IMPROVEMENTS - HONDO 2012-07-01 7,625   67 3.33 % 254      
    IMPROVEMENTS - GRANT 2012-12-27 24,317   67 3.33 % 810      
    BUILDING/IMP - GRAHAM 2012-12-19 43,007   87 0.11 % 46      
    BUILDING - DUNCAN 2012-07-02 62,900   87 1.18 % 740      
    BUILDING IMP - BRK A 2012-07-01 94,577   87 1.18 % 1,113      
    IMPROVEMENT - WINCHESTER 2012-04-01 61,832   67 3.33 % 2,059      
    IMPROVEMENT - LAKE FARM 2012-12-01 45,854   58 7.14 % 3,274      
    IMPROVEMENT - JORDAN 2012-07-01 696,757   67 3.33 % 23,202      
    BLDGS/IMPROVE - APACHE 2012-07-01 1,289,948   87 1.18 % 15,183      
    FARM EQUIPMENT - NE 2012-07-01 144,440   58 7.14 % 10,313      
    FARM EQUIPMENT - IL 2012-07-01 735,174   58 7.14 % 52,491      
    FARM EQUIPMENT - AZ 2012-07-01 3,970,225   58 7.14 % 283,474      
    OTHER EQUIP - IL 2012-12-01 14,337   58 7.14 % 1,024      
    OTHER EQUIP - AZ 2012-12-01 117,943   58 7.14 % 8,421      
    OFFICE EQUIP - IL 2012-09-19 3,988   58 7.14 % 285      
    OFFICE EQUIP - AZ 2012-12-20 11,590   58 7.14 % 828      
    IMPROVEMENTS - CONSERVAT 2012-12-26 291,196   65 5.00 % 14,560      
    228 SOUTHMORELAND - BLDG 2012-10-26 65,822   87 0.54 % 352      
    EQUIPMENT 2011-06-01 187,545 13,391 58 14.29 % 26,800      
    11' JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO 2011-11-21 34,593 3,459 54 20.00 % 6,919      
    11' FORD F-250 2011-11-10 37,184 3,718 54 20.00 % 7,437      
    11' CHEVY TAHOE 2011-11-10 50,232 5,023 54 20.00 % 10,046      
    FORD TRUCK 2011-11-07 50,025 5,003 54 20.00 % 10,005      
    FORD TRUCK 2011-08-12 54,583 5,458 54 20.00 % 10,917      
    TRAILER 2011-05-18 12,096 1,210 54 20.00 % 2,419      
    FORD TRUCK 2011-04-18 37,529 3,753 54 20.00 % 7,506      
    FORD TRUCK 2011-01-06 46,889 4,689 54 20.00 % 9,378      
    FARM EQUIPMENT - 7 YR 2011-06-01 1,306,473 93,282 58 14.29 % 186,695      
    BLDG & IMPR - VARIOUS 2011-06-01 134,073 9,573 58 14.29 % 19,159      
    BLDG & IMPR - SCHMIDT 2011-06-01 9,500 678 58 14.29 % 1,358      
    BLDG & IMPR - THOMPSON 2011-06-01 8,474 605 58 14.29 % 1,211      
    BLDG & IMPR - WALMSLEY 2011-06-01 8,546 610 58 14.29 % 1,221      
    BLDG & IMPR - HONDO 2011-06-01 48,674 3,475 58 14.29 % 6,956      
    BLDG & IMPR - BRK B 2011-06-01 2,086 149 58 14.29 % 298      
    BLDG & IMPR - BRK A 2011-06-01 65,546 4,680 58 14.29 % 9,367      
    BLDG & IMPR - MCDONALD 2011-06-01 80,918 5,778 58 14.29 % 11,563      
    1404 WINCHESTER - IMPROVE 2011-12-28 67,100 72 87 2.56 % 1,720      
    1404 WINCHESTER - HOUSE 2011-10-18 225,858 1,208 87 2.56 % 5,791      
    IMPROVEMENTS - HONDO 2011-05-11 13,311 887 91 10.0000 1,331      
    IMPROVEMENTS - MCDONALD 2011-04-21 51,019 3,401 91 10.0000 5,102      
    IMPROVEMENTS - MOWEAQUA 2011-02-16 15,350 1,279 91 10.0000 1,535      
    IMPROVEMENTS - BRK B FARM 2011-04-21 74,761 4,984 91 10.0000 7,476      
    IMPROVEMENTS - THOMPSON 2011-09-08 91,849 3,062 91 10.0000 9,185      
    IMPROVEMENTS - GRAHAM 2011-10-19 148,949 2,482 91 10.0000 14,895      
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2011-11-18 23,700 282 91 7.0000 3,386      
    BUILDINGS & EQUIP 2010-06-01 2,558,101 464,034 91 7.0000 365,443      
    BUILDINGS & EQUIP 2009-01-01 1,182,122 497,707 91 7.0000 168,875      
    2011 CHEVY TAHOE 2010-09-14 48,906 14,672 91 5.0000 9,781      
    2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2010-01-18 51,232 15,369 91 5.0000 10,246      
    EQUIPMENT 2010-05-25 4,867 1,043 91 7.0000 695      
    FURNITURE 2010-03-03 9,729 2,085 91 7.0000 1,390      
    SOFTWARE, CELL PHONE 2010-10-15 22,989 11,495 91 3.0000 7,663      
    CAMERA EQUIP 2010-06-15 18,205 5,462 91 5.0000 3,641      
    COMPUTER EQUIP 2010-06-15 48,227 14,468 91 5.0000 9,645      
    DIGITAL LIBRARY 2010-02-11 8,181 2,454 91 5.0000 1,636      
    WEBSITE 2010-05-20 14,162 7,081 91 3.0000 4,721      
    DIGITAL LIBRARY 2009-04-13 67,813 40,688 91 5.0000 13,563      
    EQUIPMENT 2009-05-04 20,903 12,542 91 5.0000 4,181      
    FURNITURE 2009-03-17 11,275 4,832 91 7.0000 1,611      
    2008 JEEP GRAND CHER 2008-10-07 33,063 31,410 91 5.0000 1,653      
    145- APARTMENT 2008-01-01 40,000 3,984 91 39.0000 1,026      
    145 - 7YR EQUIP 2008-06-15 145,451 132,094 91 7.0000 13,357      
    145 MERCHANT - IMPROVMTS 2008-06-15 657,473 58,635 91 39.0000 16,858      
    145 MERCHANT - BLDG 2008-01-01 800,000 79,680 91 39.0000 20,513      
    OFFICE EQUIP 4Q 2007-12-27 28,509 23,520 91 5.0000 4,989      
    OFFICE EQUIP 3Q 2007-07-20 17,700 15,488 91 5.0000 2,065      
    OFFICE EQUIP 2Q 2007-04-20 6,241 5,773 91 5.0000 416      
    OFFICE EQUIP 1Q 2007-02-22 10,616 10,351 91 5.0000 265      
    GLASS TOPS 110 2006-09-29 2,340 1,838 91 7.0000 334      
    FURNITURE, CHAIRS 2006-09-08 18,340 14,410 91 7.0000 2,620      
    SUITE 110 BLINDS 2006-08-22 5,230 4,109 91 7.0000 747      
    FILE CABINET 2005-12-20 1,835 1,704 91 7.0000 131      
    CHAIR 2005-02-22 158 147 91 7.0000 4      

    TY 2012 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
        PART VII-B, QUESTION 5CEXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REPORTINGTHE FOUNDATION MADE SEVERAL GRANTS TO THE UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME. AS A UNIT OF THE UNITED NATIONS, DONATIONS TO THE WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME ARE EXEMPT FROM EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY AND NO STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED.

    TY 2012 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B    
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS A 93,323,342 159,531,400

    TY 2012 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Land 33,487,481   33,487,481 40,000,000
    Improvements 3,189,003 205,105 2,983,898 3,000,000
    Buildings 2,131,002 192,612 1,938,390 2,500,000
    Machinery and Equipment 11,382,796 2,808,444 8,574,352 8,000,000
    Furniture and Fixtures 113,426 80,461 32,965 50,000
    Auto./Transportation Equip. 689,643 203,402 486,241 625,000


    TY 2012 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PHILLIP BATEMAN 3,299 0 0 3,299
    OTHER 1,725 0 0 1,725
    BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP 418,438 0 0 418,438


    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    SHIPPING 22,089     22,089
    RESEARCH FARM UTILITIES 205,451     205,451
    RESEARCH FARM TRAVEL 50,061     50,061
    RESEARCH FARM SUPPLIES 104,027     104,027
    RESEARCH FARM SEEDS, CHEMICALS, & FERT 830,301     830,301
    RESEARCH FARM REPAIRS, MNT 89,043     89,043
    RESEARCH FARM REAL ESTATE TAX 96,851     96,851
    RESEARCH FARM OTHER 36,879     36,879
    RESEARCH FARM LEGAL FEES 26,931     26,931
    RESEARCH FARM INSURANCE 71,429     71,429
    RESEARCH FARM FUEL 82,432     82,432
    RESEARCH FARM EQUIPMENT LEASE 62,030     62,030
    RESEARCH FARM CUSTOM FARMING 35,070     35,070
    RESEARCH FARM CONTRACT LABOR 22,057     22,057
    RESEARCH FARM CONSULTING FEES 37,310     37,310
    RESEARCH FARM - WAGES 495,366     495,366
    RESEARCH FARM - PAYROLL TAXES 34,797     34,797
    RESEARCH FARM - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 57,041     57,041
    PROGRAM -TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL STUDIES 15,516     15,516
    PROGRAM - WORLD FOOD PRIZE 73,810     73,810
    PROGRAM - WATER SECURITY 100,000     100,000
    PROGRAM - TRAVEL 430,869     430,869
    PROGRAM - SOUTH AFRICAN EXP 6,027     6,027
    PROGRAM - PUBLICATIONS 13,272     13,272
    PROGRAM - OTHER PROF SERVICES 481,282     481,282
    PROGRAM - NO TILL TRAINING 51,032     51,032
    PROGRAM - NATURE MAGAZINE 103,200     103,200
    PROGRAM - MISCELLANEOUS 44,554     44,554
    PROGRAM - MIGRANT FARM WORKER CAMPAIGN 123,726     123,726
    PROGRAM - MEALS 35,751     35,751
    PROGRAM - LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE & RESCUE 260,466     260,466
    PROGRAM - INVEST AN ACRE 574,165     574,165
    PROGRAM - INSURANCE 4,882     4,882
    PROGRAM - INFORMA ECONOMICS 18,038     18,038
    PROGRAM - HUMANITARIAN RELIEF 641,332     641,332
    PROGRAM - HARVESTING THE POTENTIAL 610,064     610,064
    PROGRAM - GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP 116,091     116,091
    PROGRAM - FOUNDATION FOR INTL ARTS & ED 211,496     211,496
    PROGRAM - AUTO EXPENSE 5,397     5,397
    FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS 14,393     14,393
    BANK FEES 4,150     4,150


    TY 2012 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    GRAIN SALES 64,812    
    GRAIN SALES 323,507    
    FARM CASH RENT 387,804    


    TY 2012 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 287,624


    TY 2012 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX   268,918
    REAL ESTATE TAXES PAYABLE   22,594
    PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 948 22,514


    TY 2012 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    VARIOUS 38,713 0 0 38,713
    CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATES 119,078 0 0 119,078
    A JAMES SHAFTER CONSULTING 24,225 0 0 24,225


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:12000229
    Software Version:2012v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    REAL ESTATE TAX 30,296     30,296
    PAYROLL TAXES 101,470     101,470
    FED EXCISE TAX 272,646     272,646