Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS cannot redact the information on the form.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2013
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , and ending 12-31-2013
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 or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal 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
E 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$275,916,946J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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) 140,551,996
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,915 1,915 1,915
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 11,820 11,820 11,820
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 30,435,701
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 160,146,029
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 30,435,701
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 522,946
9 Income modifications........... 254,557
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 85,331    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 171,086,763 30,449,436 791,238
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 204,868     204,868
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,022,906     1,022,906
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 123,838     123,838
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 128,980     128,980
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,700     16,700
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 78,388     78,388
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 441,013     441,013
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 205,576    
20 Occupancy.............. 294,264     294,264
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 511,585     511,585
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 7,338,677     7,338,677
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 10,366,795 0   10,161,219
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 103,284,879 103,284,879
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 113,651,674 0   113,446,098
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 57,435,089
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 30,449,436
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 791,238
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2013)
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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............... 237,714 385,103 385,103
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 41,922,941 79,656,885 79,656,885
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 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...........   16,390 16,390
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 93,323,342 104,165,010 184,843,543
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 bullet11,730,672
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,068,560 47,503,327 Click to see attachment10,662,112 11,015,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 182,987,349 194,885,525 275,916,946
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 attachment314,026 Click to see attachment76,654
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 314,026 76,654
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 182,673,323 194,808,871
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 182,673,323 194,808,871
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 182,987,349 194,885,525
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)............... 1 182,673,323
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 57,435,089
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 254,557
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 240,362,969
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 45,554,098
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 194,808,871
Form 990-PF (2013)
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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 30,435,701
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 3 522,946
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))
2012 67,588,708 211,199,673 0.32002
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
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 1.40516
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 0.28103
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, line 5..... 4 249,374,939
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 70,082,338
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 304,494
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 70,386,832
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 122,236,393
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.
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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 1 304,494
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............................ 3 304,494
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- ..... 5 304,494
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a 272,000
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.............. 7 272,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 709
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 33,203
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 2014 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 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)
    bulletIL, NE
    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 2013 or the taxable year beginning in 2013 (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 2013, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16Yes  
    See 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 2013?.............
    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 2013, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2013?...............
    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 2013 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 2013.)....................
    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 2013?
    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 (2013)
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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 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 BUFFETT CHAIRMAN & CEO
    40.00     		0 9,828  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    DEVON G BUFFETT EXVP, SEC, DIR
    20.00     		0 11,196  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    TRISHA A COOK VP, TREAS, DIR
    40.00     		131,761 7,380  
    1315 COUNTRY LANE
    MT ZION,IL62549
    HOWARD W BUFFETT EX DIRECTOR/DIR
    40.00     		73,107 4,665  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    MICHAEL D WALTER DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    9905 BROADMOOR RD
    OMAHA,NE68114
    NICOLETTE DE BRUYN DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    PO BOX 8118
    WHITE RIVER,MPUMALANGA1240
    SF
    ERIN M MORGAN DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    503 HO-CHUNK PLAZA
    WINNEBAGO,NE68071
    CHELSEA M ZILLMER DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    3501 MAMMOTH TRAIL
    MADISON,WI53719
    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
    ANN M KELLY PRESIDENT
    40.00     		295,569 7,564  
    4 SOUTHBROOKE PLACE
    MOUNT ZION,IL62549
    KEPIFRI LAKOH RESEARCH GR SPEC
    40.00     		89,250 7,336  
    2882 JAMAR TRAIL APT 416
    DECATUR,IL62521
    CHAD SHIPMAKER DEPUTY DIR GLOBAL
    40.00     		77,417 7,471  
    4620 E GLENWOOD DR
    DECATUR,IL62521
    EMILY BENSON PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00     		75,654 7,579  
    404 SOUTHMORELAND PL
    DECATUR,IL62521
    ANNE GOODE ACCOUNTING
    40.00     		60,532 8,482  
    2490 BAKER LANE
    DECATUR,IL62526
    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 80,738
    1 N WACKER DR
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    BRYAN CAVE LLP ATTORNEY 46,529
    PO BOX 503089
    ST LOUIS,MO63102
    MARK RIGEL CONTRACTOR 45,000
    1847 RUE VANEAU
    BONNE TERRE,MO63628
    GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP LLC CONSULTING 120,000
    1500 4TH AVE SUITE 600
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    TIMOTHY J LASALLE CONTRACTOR 63,000
    55 HEATHERSTONE CT
    BENSON,NC27504
    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 PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR AFRICAN GREAT LAKES PEACE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 1,355,377
    2 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS "HARVESTING THE POTENTIAL", "40 CHANCES", AND "INVEST AN ACRE" REGARDING NO-TILL CONSERVATION FARMING. 3,876,565
    3 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND RESCUE INITIATIVES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. 1,792,713
    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
     
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
     
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
     
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
     
    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
     
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
     
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
     
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
     
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    12,468,747
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2013 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    304,494
    b
    Income tax for 2013. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    304,494
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    12,164,253
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    254,557
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    12,418,810
    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
    12,418,810
    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
     
    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
     
    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
     
    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
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
     
    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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2012     		(c)
    2012     		(d)
    2013
    1 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7 12,418,810
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2013:
    a Enter amount for 2012 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2013:
    a From 2008....... 35,279,458
    b From 2009....... 35,199,912
    c From 2010....... 78,751,361
    d From 2011....... 44,114,085
    e From 2012....... 57,286,392
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 250,631,208
    4Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 122,236,393
    a Applied to 2012, 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 2013 distributable amount..... 12,418,810
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 109,817,583
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013.    
    (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 5 360,448,791
    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 2012. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2014 ..........     		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 2008 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		35,279,458
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2014.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		325,169,333
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2009.... 35,199,912
    b Excess from 2010.... 78,751,361
    c Excess from 2011.... 44,114,085
    d Excess from 2012.... 57,286,392
    e Excess from 2013.... 109,817,583
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 2013, 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) 2013 (b) 2012 (c) 2011 (d) 2010
             
    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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC GREAT LAKES PEACE PROGRAM - AFRICA 1,000,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC SOIL FERTILITY MGMT - EL SALVADOR 4,999,488
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC COCOA DIAGNOSTIC STUDIES - EL SALVADOR 1,652,541
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC(CAR) & SOUTH SUDAN 320,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC DOMESTIC HUNGER - US 10,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC DOMESTIC HUNGER - US 10,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - SOUTH AFRICA 200,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC CENTRAL AFRICAN RAILWAY PROJECT - TANZANIA 1,270,494
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOVT UNIT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH - US 266,809
    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    1400 DOUGLAS DR MC 6801
    CARBONDALE,IL62901     		NONE GOVT UNIT FIELD-SCALE AND WATERSHED-SCALE RESEARCH - US 986,300
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN FOOD SECURITY - GUATEMALA 5,118
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN FEASABILITY STUDY - THE GAMBIA 75,081
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    101 CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC HARRIS SCHOOL THANKSGIVING DINNER - US 6,520
    SHELBY COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATIO
    RR 128
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - US 10,000
    SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
    151 N MORGAN ST
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE GOVT UNIT VEHICLES/LOGISTICS SUPPORT - US 137,670
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC(CAR) & SOUTH SUDAN 489,600
    SOUTH SHORES SCHOOL
    101 CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT THANKSGIVING DINNER - US 500
    EVA LONGORIA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 252176
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025     		NONE PUBLIC MENTORSHIP & BACK PACK PROGRAM - US 886,500
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - CENTRAL AMERICA 981,547
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC CATALYZING PROCESSING FOR LOCAL AGRICULTURE - DRC 487,660
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC INVEST AN ACRE PROGRAM - US 325,051
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC INVEST AN ACRE TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - AFRICA 400,000
    OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    3215 CUMING STREET
    OMAHA,NE68131     		NONE PUBLIC FFA AG & NATURAL RESOURCES ACADEMY - US 20,000
    ONE CAMPAIGN
    1400 EYE STREET SUITE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE POLICY - US 159,000
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC SEED SYSTEM TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY - SUDAN 95,965
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC(CAR) & SOUTH SUDAN 123,358
    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    1400 DOUGLAS DR MC 6801
    CARBONDALE,IL62901     		NONE GOVT UNIT FATE & EFFECTS OF PESTICIDE FORMULATION 58,124
    STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF IOWA
    600 EAST LOCUST
    DES MOINES,IA50319     		NONE PUBLIC BORLAUG FUND - US 124,000
    TEXAS AM AGRILIFE RESEARCH
    2415 E HWY 83
    WESLASCO,TX78596     		NONE PUBLIC UKULIMA FARM COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH - AFRICA 840,160
    NATIONAL FFA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 68960
    INDIANAPOLIS,IN46268     		NONE PUBLIC FFA GLOBAL OUTREACH - AFRICA 90,051
    ARIZONA STATE UNIV FOUNDATION
    300 E UNIVERSITY DR
    TEMPE,AZ85281     		NONE GOVT UNIT 40 CHANCES SEED GRANTS - US 440,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT EXPLORER PROGRAM - US 50,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - ARIZONA 70,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC WOMEN'S EARTH ALLIANCE - US 198,750
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-2 SYSTEM WITH SIERRA VISTA - US 1,846,864
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR - AFRICA 392,021
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC HYDROELECTRIC PLANT - DRC 10,700,000
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC WATER FOR RUGARI - DRC 371,573
    BOWDOIN COLLEGE
    5000 SOUTH ST
    BRUNSWICK,ME04011     		NONE GOVT UNIT TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT RADIO SYSTEM REPLACEMENT - US 4,195,677
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT LOGISTICS SUPPORT - US 69,193
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 BOMB DOG - US 13,154
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT SHERIFF'S ASSIST TEAM EQUIPMENT - US 141,741
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC JORNALEROS SAFE II PROJECT - MEXICO 374,971
    INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRON
    80-86 GRAYS INN ROAD
    LONDON,UNITED KINGDOMWC1X 8NH
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - WEST AFRICA 1,574,605
    INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRON
    80-86 GRAYS INN ROAD
    LONDON,UNITED KINGDOMWC1X 8NH
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - WEST AFRICA 4,425,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - RUSSIA 250,000
    CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK
    4900 PUERTO RICO AVE NE
    WASHINGTON,DC20017     		NONE PUBLIC ON-LINE FUNDRAISING DEVLOPMENT PROGRAM - US 190,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY CLRA FUND - DRC 220,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC NO TILL AG RESEARCH - GHANA 896,876
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTE
    975 N WARSON RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		NONE PUBLIC BIO-FORTIFIED SORGHUM PHASE 3 - AFRICA 973,555
    FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY
    39 BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10006     		NONE PUBLIC MEALS PER HOUR - US 50,000
    FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND
    1025 J ST
    OMAHA,NE68127     		NONE PUBLIC CHALLENGE GRANT - US 250,000
    HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
    1 WORLD AVE
    LITTLE ROCK,AR72202     		NONE PUBLIC PROMESA PROJECT - MEXICO 2,183,511
    INDEPENDENT FILMAKERS PROJECT
    2446 UNIVERSITY AVE WEST STE 100
    ST PAUL,MN55114     		NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR HUNGER DOCUMENTARY - US 30,000
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDAT
    1625 K ST NW STE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC REPORTING FOR TINDOUF REFUGEE CAMP - ALGERIA 59,119
    NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOC FOUNDAT
    632 CEPI DR
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63005     		NONE PUBLIC GROWER SUSTAINABILITY AWARD - US 150,000
    NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOC FOUNDAT
    632 CEPI DR
    CHESTERFIELD,MO63005     		NONE PUBLIC SOIL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP - US 30,000
    NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEURSH
    120 WALL ST 1801
    NEW YORK,NY10005     		NONE PUBLIC WORLD SERIES OF INNOVATION 40 CHANCES - US 198,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY CLRA FUND - DRC 218,000
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC IMPROVING SEED SYSTEMS - SIERRA LEONE & LIBERIA 264,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE PUBLIC VIABILITY OF LOCAL PURCHASE - MADAGASCAR 399,995
    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
    200 OAK ST STE 500
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455     		NONE PUBLIC NAT'L CONF ON COVER CROPS & SOIL HEALTH - US 200,000
    UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE
    310 MORGAN HALL
    KNOXVILLE,TN37996     		NONE GOVT UNIT AG RESEARCH - US 450,000
    UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON
    21 N PARK ST
    MADISON,WI53715     		NONE GOVT UNIT 40 CHANCES - NAT'L AG INNOVATION PRIZE - US 450,000
    WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION
    100 LOCUST ST
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC 40 CHANCES FELLOWSHIP - AFRICA 654,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    247 W PRAIRIE ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE - US 50,000
    YUMA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
    2404 E 24TH ST
    YUMA,AZ85365     		NONE PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED GRANT - US (IN HONOR OF SONNY) 100,000
    TONY BLAIR AFRICA GOVERNANCE INITIA
    50 BROADWAY
    LONDON,SOUTHWESTSW1H
    UK     		NONE GOVT UNIT SUPPORT FOR GOVERNANCE - LIBERIA & SIERRA LEONE 1,000,000
    AGENCE NATIONALE DES PARCS NATIONAU
    BP 20379
    LEBREVILLE,LEBREVILLE00000
    GB     		NONE PUBLIC MULTINATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PEACEKEEPERS FOR EMERG RESP - AFRICA 2,028,609
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 74,800
    BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER
    1225 EYE ST NW STE 1000
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC EVAL STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE H-2A - US 125,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC OMO RIVER BASIN - HYDROPOWER, CONSERVATION, & LIVELIHOODS - ETHOPIA 187,787
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC CENTER ON CONFLICT & DEV - DRC 1,250,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - AFRICA 130,000
    IMMIGRATION WORKS
    737 8TH ST SE STE 201
    WASHINGTON,DC20003     		NONE PUBLIC STUDY REPACKAGING - US 17,000
    USA FOR UNHCR
    1775 K ST NW STE 290
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE GOVT UNIT DURABLE SOLUTIONS FOR IDP'S - LIBYA 349,990
    TONY BLAIR AFRICA GOVERNANCE INITIA
    50 BROADWAY
    LONDON,LONDONSW1H
    UK     		NONE GOVT UNIT SUPPORT STRATEGIC CAPACITY BUILDING FOR CIVIL ADMIN - GOVT OF RWANDA 3,700,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 PROGRAM - US 123,038
    AFRICAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY
    PO BOX 30709
    NAIROBI,NAIROBI00100
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC WATER EFFICIENT MAIZE FOR AFRICA 1,000,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC CHAIR ON GREAT LAKES PEACE - AFRICA 300,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC GRAND BARRERE FACILITY AT GISENYI - AFRICA 89,250
    CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
    2011 CRYSTAL DR STE 500
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		NONE PUBLIC VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK - RWANDA 300,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 74,800
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDAT
    1625 K ST NW STE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL REPORTING PROGRAM - DRC 480,946
    INVISIBLE CHILDREN
    1810 GILLESPIE WAY STE 205
    EL CAJON,CA92020     		NONE PUBLIC LRA DEFECTION PROJECT IN GARAMBA NAT'L PARK - DRC 258,000
    INVISIBLE CHILDREN
    1810 GILLESPIE WAY STE 205
    EL CAJON,CA92020     		NONE PUBLIC ACHOLI SHORT WAVE RADIO SYSTEM - DRC, SOUTH SUDAN, SUDAN, AND CHAD 581,173
    MOREHOUSE COLLEGE - ANDREW YOUNG CT
    830 WESTVIEW DR SW 4TH FLOOR
    ATLANTA,GA30314     		NONE GOVT UNIT RUGARI SCHOLARSHIP FUND - GREAT LAKES REGION - DRC 1,000,000
    MOREHOUSE COLLEGE
    830 WESTVIEW DR SW
    ATLANTA,GA30314     		NONE GOVT UNIT PROMOTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & LEADERSHIP TRAINING - DRC 250,000
    NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE
    45 MASSACHUSETTS AVE 8TH FLOOR
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE GOVT UNIT PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES - DRC 300,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY ADMINISTRATIVE FUND - AFRICA 361,300
    PEACE ONE DAY
    15 ST GEORGES ROAD
    RICHMOND,SURREYTW9 2LE
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC BUILDING AWARENESS & SUPPORT FOR PEACE - DRC 5,000,000
    REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
    PLOT 9-11 APOLLO KAGGAWA ROAD
    KAMPALA,KAMPALAPO BOX 341
    UG     		NONE GOVT UNIT SUPPORT FOR PEACE NEGOTIATIONS - UGANDA 500,000
    RWANDA GIRLS INITIATIVE
    PO BOX 325
    MEDINA,WA98039     		NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS - RWANDA 240,000
    SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND
    1601 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PUBLIC PEACEFUL CROSS BORDER TRADE - RWANDA 276,019
    SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND
    1601 CONNECTICUT AVE NW 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		NONE PUBLIC PEACE THROUGH ENGAGEMENT - DRC 247,469
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE PUBLIC LUBUTU AIRPORT PROJECT - DRC 113,437
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE PUBLIC REHAB OF DONGO AIRSTRIP - DRC 50,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE PUBLIC GREEN ENERGY INITIATIVE - DRC 180,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 434,724
    NEL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    110 W 3RD ST
    NELIGH,NE68756     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGE PROJECT - US 650,000
    SHELBY COUNTY 4-H
    600 STATE HWY 32
    WINDSOR,IL61957     		NONE PUBLIC 4-H COUNTY FAIR - US 40,000
    VILLAGE OF OWANECO
    202 E LINCOLN ST
    OWANECO,IL62555     		NONE GOVT UNIT COMMUNITY CENTER MATCHING GRANT - US 26,828
    PROJECT HARMONY
    11949 Q ST
    OMAHA,NE68137     		NONE PUBLIC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    UNITED WAY OF DECATUR
    202 E ELDORADO ST STE B
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC COMMUNITY SUPPORT - US 50,000
    UNITED WAY OF DECATUR
    202 E ELDORADO ST STE B
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC YOUNG PHILANTHROPIST GIVING CIRCLE - US 50,000
    CHEETAH CONSERVATION
    2210 MT VERNON AVE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22301     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - NAMIBIA 10,000
    COUGAR FUND
    2210 MT VERNON AVE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22301     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 150,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC FEASABILITY STUDY - US 75,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - AFRICA 650,000
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC HYDRO PRE FEASABILITY - DRC 373,560
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC NORTH KIVU AG - AFRICA 193,086
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIP - US 61,681
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT ARMORED VESTS - US 22,700
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 163,200
    ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION
    401 E WASHINGTON STE 1000
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62701     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
    801 S 7TH ST STE 100-M
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62703     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 PROGRAM - US 8,960
    MACON COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY OFFIC
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT REPAIRS ON DONATED VEHICLE - US 275
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM - US 100,000
    MOULTRIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    1505 W HAGERMAN ST
    SULLIVAN,IL61951     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 PROGRAM - US 14,000
    MT ZION POLICE DEPARTMENT
    400 W MAIN ST
    MT ZION,IL62549     		NONE GOVT UNIT DARE PROGRAM - US 1,500
    SHELBYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
    120 S MORGAN ST
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE GOVT UNIT LE VEHICLE, EQUIPMENT, AND COMPUTERS - US 28,500
    UNITED WAY CASA
    202 E ELDORADO STE B
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES - US 250,000
    VILLAGE OF MOWEAQUA
    112 E MAIN ST
    MOWEAQUA,IL62550     		NONE GOVT UNIT SUPPORT FOR MOWEAQUA POLICE DEPT - US 335,000
    WINDSOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
    1016 MAINE ST
    WINDSOR,IL61957     		NONE GOVT UNIT EMERG RESPONSE BUILDING - US 33,000
    THE HILL SCHOOL
    717 E HIGH ST
    POTTSTOWN,PA19464     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 38,470
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 163,200
    CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    4910 N CHESTNUT ST
    FRESNO,CA93726     		NONE PUBLIC WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAM - US 348,648
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION OF DAMS FOR AG - DJIBOUTI 295,535
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT LE VEHICLE - US 20,378
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PRIV OPER AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 21,167,401
    SALVATION ARMY
    229 W MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62525     		NONE PUBLIC ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE - US 50,000
    FARM JOURNAL FOUNDATION
    ONE PENN SQUARE WEST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		NONE PUBLIC FFA CHAPTER GRANTS - US 250,000
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOVT UNIT AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 677,294
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    247 W PRAIRIE AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM - US 1,000,000
    OAKLAND INSTITUTE
    PO BOX 18978
    OAKLAND,CA94619     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US/INTERNATIONAL 100,000
    ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY
    695 MINNA ST
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103     		NONE PUBLIC BUILDING PROJECT - INDIA 36,575
    EVERY MOTHER COUNTS
    180 VARICK ST STE 1116
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		NONE PUBLIC UNRESTRICTED GRANT - US 10,000
    EDUCARE WINNEBAGO INC
    317 FRENCHMEN ST
    WINNEBAGO,NE68071     		NONE PUBLIC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 80,000
    DECATUR PARK DISTRICT
    620 E RIVERSIDE RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOVT UNIT BICYCLE PATROL EQUIP - US 1,500
    YOUNG MARINES
    PO BOX 70735
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		NONE PUBLIC UNIFORMS - US 6,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC MAP THE MEAL GAP - US 141,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION OF FOOD BANK - US 1,200,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT SEARCH & RESCUE EQUIPMENT - US 153,511
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC ECOEXIST PROJECT - BOTSWANA 3,931,143
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT LOGISTICS SUPPORT, CAMERAS, AND ACCESSORIES - US 80,450
    Total .................................bullet 3a 103,284,879
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 35,331  
    bPUBLISHING ROYALTIES     1 50,000  
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		    14 1,915  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 11,820  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		        30,435,701
    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)..   99,066 30,435,701
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1330,534,767
    (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 (2013)
    Form 990-PF (2013)
    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 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    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 (2013)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 13000170
    Software Version: 2013v3.1


    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.
    Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2013
    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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    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, NE68131

    		$140,551,996


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


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

       
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    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
     
    		$    
    (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) (2013)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
    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) (2013)

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    Software ID: 13000170
    Software Version: 2013v3.1

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    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
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    EIN: 47-0824756
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    BRYAN CAVE LLP  
    GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP LLC  
    MARK RIGEL  
    TIMOTHY J LASALLE  

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    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    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
    PHONE SYSTEM 2004-01-23 10,529 9,902 91 7.0000 627      
    GARMIN 2004-05-27 1,378 1,361 91 7.0000 17      
    DELL XPS600 2006-02-20 3,605 3,365 91 5.0000 240      
    APPLE FLAT PANEL 2006-02-23 2,521 2,353 91 5.0000 168      
    CELL PHONES 2006-05-26 365 359 91 5.0000 6      
    SUITE 110 BLINDS 2006-08-22 5,230 4,856 91 7.0000 374      
    FURNITURE, CHAIRS 2006-09-08 18,340 17,030 91 7.0000 1,310      
    GLASS TOPS 110 2006-09-29 2,340 2,172 91 7.0000 168      
    145 MERCHANT - BLDG 2008-01-01 800,000 100,193 91 39.0000 20,513      
    145 MERCHANT - IMPROVMTS 2008-06-15 657,473 75,493 91 39.0000 16,858      
    145- APARTMENT 2008-01-01 40,000 5,010 91 39.0000 1,026      
    FURNITURE 2009-03-17 11,275 6,443 91 7.0000 1,611      
    EQUIPMENT 2009-05-04 20,903 16,723 91 5.0000 4,180      
    DIGITAL LIBRARY 2009-04-13 67,813 54,251 91 5.0000 13,562      
    WEBSITE 2010-05-20 14,162 11,802 91 3.0000 1,967      
    DIGITAL LIBRARY 2010-02-11 8,181 4,090 91 5.0000 1,636      
    COMPUTER EQUIP 2010-06-15 48,227 23,055 91 5.0000 9,645      
    CAMERA EQUIP 2010-06-15 18,205 9,103 91 5.0000 3,641      
    SOFTWARE, CELL PHONE 2010-10-15 22,989 19,158 91 3.0000 3,831      
    FURNITURE 2010-03-03 9,729 3,475 91 7.0000 1,390      
    EQUIPMENT 2010-05-25 4,867 1,738 91 7.0000 695      
    2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2010-01-18 51,232 25,615 91 5.0000 10,246      
    2011 CHEVY TAHOE 2010-09-14 48,906 24,453 91 5.0000 4,076      
    11' CHEVY TAHOE 2011-11-10 50,232 15,069 54 20.00 % 10,046      
    EQUIPMENT 2011-06-01 187,545 40,191 58 14.29 % 26,800      
    228 SOUTHMORELAND - BLDG 2012-10-26 65,822 352 87 2.56 % 1,688      
    EQUIPMENT 2012-06-01 243,190 17,303 58 14.29 % 34,752      
    BUILDINGS & EQUIP 2010-06-10 9,090 2,948 91 7.0000 1,299      
    228 SOUTHMORE - IMPROVEME 2013-06-18 3,122   58 7.14 % 223      
    OWANACO - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-01-29 1,740   58 7.14 % 124      
    OFFICE 407 - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-11-11 3,455   58 7.14 % 247      
    228 SOUTHMORE - IMPROVE 2013-10-08 14,017   87 0.54 % 75      
    OWANACO - BLDG IMPROVE 2013-02-01 22,019   87 2.25 % 495      
    145 OFFICE - IMPROVE 2013-11-21 11,701   87 0.32 % 38      
    145 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2013-06-30 14,379   54 10.00 % 1,438      
    407 OFFICE - COMP EQUIP 2013-06-30 20,345   54 10.00 % 2,035      
    145 OFFICE COMP SOFTWARE 2013-07-01 3,507   54 10.00 % 351      
    MAC BOOK AIR 2013-11-08 1,444   54 10.00 % 144      
    228 SOUTHM - FURNITURE 2013-06-30 15,417   58 7.14 % 1,101      
    OWANACO - OFFICE FURNITUR 2013-03-07 17,459   58 7.14 % 1,247      
    145 OFFICE - FURNITURE 2013-08-09 4,802   58 7.14 % 343      
    407 OFFICE - FURNITURE 2013-06-07 1,766   58 7.14 % 126      
    13' TAHOE LTZ - 4436 2013-01-11 54,000   54 10.00 % 5,400      
    13' SHARP TRAILER - 0737 2013-09-13 4,865   54 10.00 % 487      
    14' JEEP GR CHER - 9765 2013-10-31 43,330   54 10.00 % 4,333      
    145 OFFICE - TEL EQUIP 2013-10-08 18,672   54 10.00 % 1,867      
    407 OFFICE - TEL EQUIP 2013-10-28 26,003   54 10.00 % 2,600      
    407 OFFICE - RADIO EQUIP 2013-02-13 500   54 10.00 % 50      
    OWANACO - RADIO EQUIP 2013-04-08 2,840   54 10.00 % 284      
    MACH & EQUIPMENT 2013-02-27 1,458   58 7.14 % 104      
    BINOCULARS 2013-01-31 2,162   58 7.14 % 154      
    CAMERA 407 2013-03-26 25,053   54 10.00 % 2,505      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2013-05-28 6,505   54 10.00 % 651      
    145 OFFICE - SECURITY 2013-04-02 17,491   54 10.00 % 1,749      
    407 OFFICE - SECURITY 2013-04-02 22,583   54 10.00 % 2,258      
    228 SOUTHMOREL - SECURITY 2013-11-11 7,787   54 10.00 % 779      
    PANA FARM - SECURITY 2013-12-06 17,528   54 10.00 % 1,753      
    407 OFFICE - FIRST AID 2013-07-26 3,400   58 7.14 % 243      

    TY 2013 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF 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.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO PEACE ONE DAY WHICH HAS DEMONSTRATED PUBLIC CHARITY EQUIVALENCY.THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA. AS THE GRANTS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS IN EASTERN CONGO, DONATIONS TO THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA ARE EXEMPT FROM EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY AND NO STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED.

    TY 2013 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Auto./Transportation Equip. 203,658 71,196 132,462 140,000
    Furniture and Fixtures 136,830 63,161 73,669 75,000
    Machinery and Equipment 1,154,610 678,899 475,711 750,000
    Buildings 905,822 128,782 777,040 800,000
    Improvements 758,202 126,522 631,680 650,000
    Land 8,571,550   8,571,550 8,600,000


    TY 2013 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP 80,738 0 0 80,738
    BRYAN CAVE LLP 17,341 0 0 17,341
    LAW OFFICE OF LINDA HOFFMAN 6,050 0 0 6,050
    OTHER 2,139 0 0 2,139
    WILEY REIN LLP 22,712 0 0 22,712


    TY 2013 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Description Amount
    SPLIT OFF OF ASSETS TO SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION 45,554,098


    TY 2013 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUTO EXPENSE 10,779     10,779
    BANK FEES 7,582     7,582
    BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,342     1,342
    CONTRACT LABOR 83,023     83,023
    FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS 7,286     7,286
    MEALS 17,817     17,817
    MEDIA 4,238     4,238
    MISCELLANEOUS 1,618     1,618
    POSTAGE 2,232     2,232
    PROGRAM - 40 CHANCES 2,038,885     2,038,885
    PROGRAM - BORLAUG SUMMIT 150,000     150,000
    PROGRAM - CONFLICT MITIGATION 1,305,377     1,305,377
    PROGRAM - CONSERVATION 50,000     50,000
    PROGRAM - FOOD SECURITY/CENTRAL AMERICA 80,831     80,831
    PROGRAM - HARVESTING THE POTENTIAL 651,285     651,285
    PROGRAM - HUNGER SOLUTIONS INSTITUTE 18,500     18,500
    PROGRAM - INVEST AN ACRE 413,477     413,477
    PROGRAM - LAKE PARTNERS STRATEGY 493,662     493,662
    PROGRAM - LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE & RESCUE 1,792,713     1,792,713
    PROGRAM - MIGRANT WORKER ANALYSIS 29,925     29,925
    PUBLICATIONS 36,460     36,460
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 104,830     104,830
    SHIPPING 30,444     30,444
    TRAINING/SEMINARS 6,371     6,371


    TY 2013 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    GRAIN SALES 35,331    
    PUBLISHING ROYALTIES 50,000    


    TY 2013 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 254,557


    TY 2013 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE 22,514 18,950
    REAL ESTATE TAXES PAYABLE 22,594 24,501
    FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 268,918 33,203


    TY 2013 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    A JAMES SHAFTER CONSULTING 66,975 0 0 66,975
    CHARLES RIVER ASSOCIATES 11,413 0 0 11,413


    TY 2013 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:13000170
    Software Version:2013v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 304,494     304,494
    PAYROLL TAXES 103,631     103,631
    REAL ESTATE TAX 31,195     31,195
    SALES TAX 984     984
    TAX UNDERPAYMENT PENALTY 709     709