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.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
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$315,265,806J 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).............. 149,743,329
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 61,542 61,542 61,542
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 8,129 8,129 8,129
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 2,716,615
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 110,000,128
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 2,716,615
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 182,294
9 Income modifications........... 221,842
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 171,009    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 152,700,624 2,786,286 473,807
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 133,977     133,977
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,036,879     1,036,879
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 166,199     166,199
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 231,106     231,106
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 14,931     14,931
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 144,496     144,496
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 216,507    
20 Occupancy.............. 472,150     472,149
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 499,453     499,453
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 8,489,213     8,489,213
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 11,404,911 0   11,188,403
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 154,468,143 154,468,143
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 165,873,054 0   165,656,546
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -13,172,430
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 2,786,286
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 473,807
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
Form 990-PF (2014)
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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............... 385,103 266,505 266,505
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 79,656,885 32,473,852 32,473,852
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 84,663 84,663
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 104,165,010 146,624,827 279,730,761
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 bullet3,416,841
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,285,066 10,662,112 Click to see attachment2,131,775 2,710,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet)   Click to see attachment276,637  
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 194,885,525 181,858,284 315,265,806
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 attachment76,654  
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 76,654 0
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 194,808,871 181,858,284
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 194,808,871 181,858,284
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 194,885,525 181,858,284
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)............... 1 194,808,871
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -13,172,430
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 221,843
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 181,858,284
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. 6 181,858,284
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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 2,716,615
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 3 182,294
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 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))
2013 121,931,899 249,374,939 0.48895
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
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 1.69736
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 0.33947
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 297,529,732
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 101,002,716
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 27,863
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 101,030,579
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 165,743,660
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 27,863
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 27,863
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 27,863
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 304,500
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.............. 7 304,500
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  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 276,637
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet28,000 RefundedBullet 11 248,637
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 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 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 2014, 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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). 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 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 2014?.............
    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 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    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 2014 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 2014.)....................
    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 2014?
    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 4945(d)(4)(A)? (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
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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 11,631  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    DEVON G BUFFETT EXVP, SEC, DIR
    10.00     		0 15,472  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    TRISHA A COOK VP, TREAS, DIR
    40.00     		133,977 8,933  
    1315 COUNTRY LANE
    MT ZION,IL62549
    HOWARD W BUFFETT Director
    2.00     		0    
    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     		301,357 8,378  
    4 SOUTHBROOKE PLACE
    MOUNT ZION,IL62549
    CHAD SHIPMAKER DEPUTY DIR GLOBAL
    40.00     		140,000 6,536  
    4620 E GLENWOOD DR
    DECATUR,IL62521
    EMILY BENSON MARTIN PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00     		82,600 294  
    404 SOUTH MORELAND PL
    DECATUR,IL62521
    ANN GOODE ACCOUNTING
    40.00     		73,500 11,704  
    2490 BAKER LANE
    DECATUR,IL62526
    MATRACA MEYER PROGRAM ASST US AG
    40.00     		68,934 8,742  
    42160 RD 758
    COZAD,NE69130
    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
    LAKE PARTNERS STRATEGY CONSULTANTS CONSULTING 530,606
    100 SECOND AVE SUITE 3600
    SEATTLE,WA98104
    GLOBAL PHILANTHROPY GROUP LLC CONSULTING 315,252
    1500 4TH AVE SUITE 600
    SEATTLE,WA98101
    CRUMPTON GROUP LLC CONSULTING 308,635
    2101 WILSON BLVD STE 500
    ARLINGTON,VA22201
    JOAN HAMILTON CONSULTING 99,565
    1200 HERMOSA WAY
    MENLO PARK,CA94025
    VERACITY WORLDWIDE LLC CONSULTING 426,518
    28 WEST 44TH ST SUITE 2100
    NEW YORK,NY10036
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet3
    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 TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS "HARVESTING THE POTENTIAL", "40 CHANCES", AND "INVEST AN ACRE" REGARDING NO-TILL CONSERVATION FARMING. 1,526,873
    2 PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR AFRICAN GREAT LAKES PEACE INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 1,406,351
    3 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES. 4,744,390
    4 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN AFRICA - $119,777PROGRAM EXPENSES RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY - $92,130 211,907
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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 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
    300,060,175
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    2,000,467
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    302,060,642
    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
    302,060,642
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    4,530,910
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    297,529,732
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    14,876,487
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    14,876,487
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    27,863
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    27,863
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    14,848,624
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    14,848,624
    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
    14,848,624
    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
    165,656,546
    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
    87,114
    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
    165,743,660
    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
    27,863
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    165,715,797
    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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 14,848,624
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 35,199,912
    b From 2010....... 78,751,361
    c From 2011....... 44,114,085
    d From 2012....... 57,286,392
    e From 2013....... 109,817,583
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 325,169,333
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 165,743,660
    a Applied to 2013, 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 2014 distributable amount..... 14,848,624
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 150,895,036
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014.    
    (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 5 476,064,369
    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 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		35,199,912
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		440,864,457
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 78,751,361
    b Excess from 2011.... 44,114,085
    c Excess from 2012.... 57,286,392
    d Excess from 2013.... 109,817,583
    e Excess from 2014.... 150,895,036
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    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 2014, 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) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    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 or email address 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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    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 PROJECT OVERSIGHT - GHANA 327,155
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC CACAO - EL SALVADOR 10,000,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - AFRICA 444,896
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC MAP THE MEAL GAP - US 1,484,820
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH - SOUTH AFRICA 1,530,000
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOVT UNIT AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH - US 1,069,119
    SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
    1400 DOUGLAS DR MC 6801
    CARBONDALE,IL62901     		NONE GOVT UNIT FIELD-SCALE AND WATERSHED-SCALE RESEARCH - US 412,554
    NORMAN BORLAUG FOUNDATION
    113 JKW ADMIN BLDG 2142 TAMU
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE PUBLIC UKULIMA FARM RESEARCH - AFRICA 684,743
    NORMAN BORLAUG FOUNDATION
    113 JKW ADMIN BLDG 2142 TAMU
    COLLEGE STATION,TX77843     		NONE PUBLIC IRRIGATION SYSTEMS COMPARISON STUDY - US 125,846
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN PURCHASE FOR PROGRESS - CENTRAL AMERICA 1,058,023
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN SCHOOL FEEDING CAMPAIGN - NICARAGUA 150,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    2300 SOUTHER BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PUBLIC TRAINING WORKSHOP - TANZANIA 15,000
    CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS
    145 MAIN ST
    LYONS,NE68038     		NONE PUBLIC RURAL ENTERPRISE ASSISTANCE PROJECT - US 250,000
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO GANG VIOLENCE - EL SALVADOR 1,966,021
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    101 CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC HARRIS SCHOOL THANKSGIVING DINNER - US 6,520
    PROJECT HARMONY
    11949 Q ST
    OMAHA,NE68117     		NONE PUBLIC TRUSTEE GRANT - U.S. 20,000
    SHELBY COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATIO
    RR 128
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS - US 100,000
    SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
    151 N MORGAN ST
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE GOVT UNIT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLE - US 5,519
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - AFRICA 419,250
    SOUTH SHORES SCHOOL
    101 CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT THANKSGIVING DINNER - US 500
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC GLOBAL WATER INITIATIVE - CENTRAL AMERICA 1,472,584
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC HYDROELECTRIC PLANT - DRC 2,500,000
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDAT
    1625 K STREET NW SUITE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC COURAGE AWARD FELLOWSHIP ENDOWMENT 1,000,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER SAN PARKS INTENSIVE PROTECTION ZONE - SOUTH AFRICA 17,661,370
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC SEED SYSTEM TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY - SIERRA LEONE AND LIBERIA 1,209,285
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVAL PROJECT - AFRICA 181,575
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC INVEST AN ACRE OPERATIONS & AWARENESS - US 369,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC CONGO PEACE INSTITUTE - DRC 110,346
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC GRANDE BARRIERE BORDER FACILITY - RWANDA 8,250,879
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT HELICOPTER - US 1,280,376
    BOWDOIN COLLEGE
    5000 SOUTH ST
    BRUNSWICK,ME04011     		NONE GOVT UNIT TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT - US 4,186,173
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG FUND
    1 GARY K ANDERSON PLAZA
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 VEHICLES - US 67,580
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PUBLIC CIERTO FARMWORKER RECRUITMENT & LIVELIHOODS - MEXICO 2,836,795
    FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND
    1025 J ST
    OMAHA,NE68127     		NONE PUBLIC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
    200 OAK ST STE 500
    MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455     		NONE PUBLIC SARE/HARVESTING THE POTENTIAL - US 350,000
    WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION
    100 LOCUST ST
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC 40 CHANCES FELLOWSHIP - AFRICA 12,893
    UN FOOD WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN MATCHING GRANT FOR HUNGER - CAR 1,000,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC GRANDE BARRIERE BORDER FACILTY - DRC 9,000,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE FOREIGN SCHOOL FEEDING CAMPAIGN - DRC 150,000
    INVISIBLE CHILDREN
    1810 GILLESPIE WAY STE 205
    EL CAJON,CA92020     		NONE PUBLIC WFP CAMPAIGN - SOUTH SUDAN 150,000
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDAT
    1625 K STREET NW SUITE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS IN CONFLICT AREAS 5,000,000
    CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
    2011 CRYSTAL DR STE 500
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		NONE PUBLIC BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH - UGANDA 300,000
    PEACE ONE DAY
    15 ST GEORGES ROAD
    RICHMOND,SURREYTW9 2LE
    UK     		NONE PUBLIC BUILDING AWARENESS & SUPPORT FOR PEACE - DRC 5,324,300
    RWANDA GIRLS INITIATIVE
    PO BOX 325
    MEDINA,WA98039     		NONE PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS - RWANDA 664,874
    RWANDA GIRLS INITIATIVE
    PO BOX 325
    MEDINA,WA98039     		NONE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE PROGRAM - RWANDA 998,000
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC SEED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE - DRC 1,117,578
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    KE     		NONE PUBLIC ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR EMERGING INITIATIVES - AFRICA 150,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER PASIANSI WILDLIFE TRAINING INSTITUTE - TANZANIA 1,620,446
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER RANGER CAPACITY BLDG - RWANDA 4,000,006
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 N JUDD DR
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT DRUG ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS - US 300,655
    ASHOKA
    1700 N MOORE
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		NONE PUBLIC 40 CHANCES FELLOWS - US 14,000
    CANADIAN FOODGRAINS BANK
    400-393 PORTAGE AVE
    WINNIPEG,WINNIPEGR3B3H6
    CA     		NONE FOREIGN FARMER PROFILES FOR CA - AFRICA 25,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 N JUDD DR
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - US 15,734
    CHEETAH CONSERVATION
    2210 MT VERNON AVE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22301     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - NAMIBIA 10,000
    FARM JOUNAL AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION
    30 S 15TH ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		NONE PUBLIC 40 CHANCES BOOKS - US 4,275
    FOOD BANK FOR THE HEARTLAND
    902 Q RD
    WISNER,NE68791     		NONE PUBLIC FOOD SECURITY - US 10,000
    NEWSEUM
    555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PUBLIC 40 CHANCES EXHIBIT - US 243,500
    ONE CAMPAIGN
    1400 EYE STREET SUITE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC ONE AFRICA AWARD - AFRICA 35,000
    PURDUE UNIVERSITY
    610 PURDUE MALL
    WEST LAFAYETTE,IN47907     		NONE GOVT UNIT AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 1,387,853
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ASSIST TEA
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM - US 20,000
    UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
    600 BROADWAY
    SEATTLE,WA98122     		NONE GOVT UNIT BROWN REVOLUTION FUND - US 237,000
    WORLD FOOD PRIZE FOUNDATION
    100 LOCUST ST
    DES MOINES,IA50309     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 25,000
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    247 W PRAIRIE ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE - US 150,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    1447 W KING ST
    DECATUR,IL62522     		NONE PUBLIC ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE - US 150,000
    FLORENCE IMMIGRANT REFUGEE RIGHTS P
    PO BOX 654
    FLORENCE,AZ85132     		NONE PUBLIC SOCIAL WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT - CENTRAL AMERICA 616,900
    TONY BLAIR AFRICA GOVERNANCE INITIA
    50 BROADWAY
    LONDON,LONDONSW1H
    UK     		NONE GOVT UNIT RAPID ACTION FUND - AFRICA 10,000,000
    AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
    PO BOX 2262
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		NONE PUBLIC ANTI POACHING INITIATIVE - DRC 2,000,000
    KITABI COLLEGE OF CONSERVATION AND
    PO BOX 6239
    KIGALI,KIGALI  
    RW     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - RWANDA 32,800
    WILDAID INC
    744 MONTGOMERY ST STE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111     		NONE PUBLIC ANTI POACHING AWARENESS 150,000
    ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    1777 F ST NW SUITE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC MCCAIN INSTITUTE - DRC 943,800
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
    1600 M ST NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PUBLIC NGS/BUFFETT FUND FOR EAST AFRICA - AFRICA 4,072,774
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER SECURITY & VEHICLES - DRC 144,715
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER AFRICAN PROJECTS FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT/AUDIT 210,650
    DECATUR MACON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
    2820 E PARKWAY DR
    DECATUR,IL62526     		NONE PUBLIC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    JUST KIDS INC
    PO BOX 2062
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85636     		NONE PUBLIC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 10,000
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME,ROME00173
    IT     		NONE PUBLIC PURCHASE FOR PROGRESS - EL SALVADOR 2,682,222
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT DRUG INTERDICTION OFFICER - US 349,961
    MACON COUNTY ILLINOIS
    253 EAST WOOD ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - US 1,069,000
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOVT UNIT AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - AFRICA 28,056
    WILLCOX LITTLE LEAGUE INC
    MAIN ST
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE PUBLIC EQUIPMENT - US 8,601
    FLORIDA MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS
    400 N ASHLEY DR
    TAMPA,FL33602     		NONE PUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT - US 5,118
    NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTE
    455 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		NONE PUBLIC BEST PRACTICES IN CANDIDATE DEBATES - DRC 328,701
    THE HILL SCHOOL
    717 EAST HIGH ST
    POTTSTOWN,PA19464     		NONE PUBLIC SPONSORSHIP - US 38,500
    CENTRAL ILLINOIS ENFORCEMENT GROUP
    801 S 7TH ST STE 100-M
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62703     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 DOG - US 10,000
    DECATUR PARKS FOUNDATION
    620 E RIVERSIDE RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOVT UNIT PLANS FOR SCOVILL ZOO/CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - US 60,000
    CHIRICAHUA TRAILS FIRE DEPT
    6475 S JEFFORDS TRAIL
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE PUBLIC EQUIPMENT - US 95,560
    DEWITT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    101 W WASHINGTON ST
    CLINTON,IL61727     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT - US 60,091
    EDINBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT
    205 E WASHINGTON ST
    EDINBURG,IL62531     		NONE GOVT UNIT VEHICLES - US 54,080
    ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION
    401 E WASHINGTON STE 1000
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62701     		NONE GOVT UNIT TRAINING CONFERENCE - US 10,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT ARMORED VESTS - US 44,114
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ASSIST TEA
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - US 8,093
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY FUND - AFRICA 45,600
    MACON COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY OFFIC
    253 S WOOD ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT ELDERLY CRIME INVESTIGATOR - US 320,000
    OCONEE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    MAIN ST
    OCONEE,IL62553     		NONE GOVT UNIT OCONEE FIRE DEPT - US 6,565
    PANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
    118 E 3RD ST
    PANA,IL62557     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 VEHICLE - US 61,483
    SOUTH WHEATLAND FIRE DISTRICT
    1851 S TAYLORVILLE RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOVT UNIT COMMAND VEHICLE - US 53,000
    SUNSITES-PEARCE FIRE DISTRICT
    105 TRACY RD
    PEARCE,AZ85625     		NONE GOVT UNIT EQUIPMENT - US 99,872
    VAN METER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    505 GRANT
    VAN METER,IA50261     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 10,000
    WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT
    1555 COLFAX ST
    BLAIR,NE68008     		NONE GOVT UNIT CAMERA SYSTEMS - US 123,195
    WILLCOX POLICE DEPARTMENT
    320 W REX ALLEN DR
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE GOVT UNIT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER - US 43,275
    CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    301W FRANKLIN ST
    TAYLORVILLE,IL62568     		NONE GOVT UNIT VEHICLES & COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - US 126,817
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE POF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 8,589,137
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE POF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 12,085,339
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - ARIZONA 35,000
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC HUNGRY IN AMERICA BOOK & CAMPAIGN - US 624,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - AFRICA 371,150
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC HYDROELECTRIC PLANT - DRC 2,500,000
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDAT
    1625 K STREET NW SUITE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PUBLIC COURAGE AWARD FELLOWSHIP 4,000,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC GRANDE BARRIERE BORDER FACILITY - RWANDA 340,588
    FEEDING AMERICA
    35 E WACKER DR STE 2000
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		NONE PUBLIC FEASIBILITY STUDY - US 25,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT SPILLMAN OPERATING SYSTEM AND UPGRADE COMPUTERS - US 330,536
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC SOIL MANAGEMENT PROJECT - DRC 113,571
    RWANDA GIRLS INITIATIVE
    PO BOX 325
    MEDINA,WA98039     		NONE PUBLIC GORILLA TREK PROGRAM - RWANDA 22,963
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    OC     		NONE PUBLIC SEED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE - DRC 353,430
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    OC     		NONE PRIV OPER PASIANSI WILDLIFE TRAINING INSTITUTE - TANZANIA 1,111,554
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES
    247 W PRAIRIE ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PUBLIC ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE - US 25,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT VEHICLE - US 41,741
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT DUI OFFICER - US 349,961
    ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION
    401 E WASHINGTON STE 1000
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62701     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY FUND - AFRICA 53,544
    MACON COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY OFFIC
    253 S WOOD ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT VEHICLE - US 40,000
    PANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
    118 E 3RD ST
    PANA,IL62557     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 DOG - US 14,650
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - MEXICO 98,000
    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 6,847
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - AFRICA 383,100
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC HYDROELECTRIC FEASIBILITY STUDIES - DRC 600,000
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 163,200
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC RESOURCE IN RUMANGABO - DRC 154,600
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT VEHICLES - US 119,630
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    OC     		NONE PUBLIC SEED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE - DRC 40,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC GRANDE BARRIERE BORDER FACILITY - DRC 47,250
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER ANTI-POACHING HELICOPTER FOR MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES - TANZANIA 589,242
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT VEHICLE - US 86,641
    MACON COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY OFFIC
    253 S WOOD ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT ARMORED VESTS - US 4,520
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 163,200
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC RESOURCE IN RUMANGABO - DRC 99,600
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PUBLIC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - DRC 105,290
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC RUGARI-BUKIMA ROAD REHABILITATION - DRC 304,528
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORECMENT EQUIPMENT - US 66,785
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PUBLIC PEACE INSTITUTE - DRC 275,909
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA,ALMA0512
    SF     		NONE PRIV OPER RESOURCE FOR PASIANSI WILDLIFE COLLEGE - TANZANIA 42,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT ARMORED VESTS - US 63,609
    MACON COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY OFFIC
    253 S WOOD ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER - US 64,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT RANGE BUILDING - US 200,000
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC WIDOW AND ORPHANS FUND - DRC 125,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NOE GOVT UNIT EQUIPMENT - US 107,825
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PUBLIC RUGARI CLEAN WATER PROJECT - DRC 153,415
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES - US 113,232
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT K-9 PROGRAM - US 96,412
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORCEMENT BODY CAMERAS - US 62,000
    BEATRICE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    310 ELLA ST
    BEATRICE,NE68310     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    CRETE FIRE DEPARTMENT
    524 W EXCHANGE
    CRETE,IL60417     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    DORCHESTER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    8045 DORCHESTER RD
    NORTH CHARLESTON,SC29418     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    MILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT
    325 W HURAN ST
    MILFORD,MI48381     		NOE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    BEEMER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    311 N MAIN CT
    BEEMER,NE68716     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 5,000
    PILGER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    240 MAIN ST
    PILGER,NE68768     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 5,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - US 35,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOVT UNIT LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT - US 39,388
    PLYMOUTH FIRE DEPARTMENT
    111 MAIN ST
    PLYMOUTH,WI53073     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    SEWARD FIRE DEPARTMENT
    222 N 3RD ST
    SEWARD,NE68434     		NOE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT HELICOPTER EQUIPMENT - US 17,720
    STERLING FIRE DEPARTMENT
    100 W 5TH ST
    STERLING,IL61081     		NONE GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    WISNER FIRE DEPARTMENT
    PO BOX 367
    WISNER,NE68791     		NONO GOVT UNIT GENERAL SUPPORT - US 5,000
    AQUA AFRICA
    1213 JONES ST
    OMAHA,NE68102     		NONE PUBLIC SMALLHOLDER FARM DEV AND WATER PROJECT - SOUTH SUDAN 80,000
    DAKOTA LAKES RESEARCH FARM
    PO BOX 2
    PIERRE,SD57501     		NONE PUBLIC AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 1,000,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BRISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOVT UNIT WILLCOX JAIL FACILITY - US 12,000
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE POF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 242,450
    Total .................................bullet 3a 154,468,143
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    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     16 121,009  
    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 61,542  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 8,129  
    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 .............     		        2,716,615
    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)..   240,680 2,716,615
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    132,957,295
    (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 (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    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) 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 (2014)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 14000265
    Software Version: 2014v5.0


    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.
    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
    2014
    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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    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

    		$149,743,329


    (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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    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) (2014)

    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
          		Employer identification number

    47-0824756
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
    that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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) (2014)

    Additional Data


    Software ID: 14000265
    Software Version: 2014v5.0

    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
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    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
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    CONSULTING
    CONSULTING
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    TY 2014 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    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
    145 MERCHANT - BLDG 2008-01-01 800,000 120,706 SL 39.0000 20,513      
    145 MERCHANT - IMPROVMTS 2008-06-15 657,473 92,351 SL 39.0000 16,858      
    145- APARTMENT 2008-01-01 40,000 6,036 SL 39.0000 1,026      
    FURNITURE 2009-03-17 11,275 8,054 SL 7.0000 1,611      
    DIGITAL LIBRARY 2010-02-11 8,181 5,726 SL 5.0000 1,636      
    COMPUTER EQUIP 2010-06-15 48,227 32,700 SL 5.0000 9,645      
    CAMERA EQUIP 2010-06-15 18,205 12,744 SL 5.0000 3,641      
    FURNITURE 2010-03-03 9,729 4,865 SL 7.0000 1,390      
    EQUIPMENT 2010-05-25 4,867 2,433 SL 7.0000 695      
    2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2010-01-18 51,232 35,861 SL 5.0000 10,246      
    11' CHEVY TAHOE 2011-11-10 50,232 25,115 SL 20.00 % 10,046      
    EQUIPMENT 2011-06-01 187,545 66,991 SL 14.28 % 26,781      
    228 SOUTHMORELAND - BLDG 2012-10-26 65,822 2,040 SL 2.56 % 1,688      
    EQUIPMENT 2012-06-01 243,190 52,055 SL 14.29 % 34,752      
    BUILDINGS & EQUIP 2010-06-10 9,090 4,247 SL 7.0000 1,299      
    228 SOUTHMORE - IMPROVEME 2013-06-18 3,122 223 SL 14.29 % 446      
    OWANACO - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-01-29 1,740 124 SL 14.29 % 249      
    OFFICE 407 - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-11-11 3,455 247 SL 14.29 % 494      
    228 SOUTHMORE - IMPROVE 2013-10-08 14,017 75 SL 2.56 % 359      
    OWANACO - BLDG IMPROVE 2013-02-01 22,019 495 SL 2.56 % 565      
    145 OFFICE - IMPROVE 2013-11-21 11,701 38 SL 2.56 % 300      
    145 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2013-06-30 14,379 1,438 SL 20.00 % 2,876      
    407 OFFICE - COMP EQUIP 2013-06-30 20,345 2,035 SL 20.00 % 4,069      
    145 OFFICE COMP SOFTWARE 2013-07-01 3,507 351 SL 20.00 % 701      
    MAC BOOK AIR 2013-11-08 1,444 144 SL 20.00 % 289      
    228 SOUTHM - FURNITURE 2013-06-30 15,417 1,101 SL 14.29 % 2,203      
    OWANACO - OFFICE FURNITUR 2013-03-07 17,459 1,247 SL 14.29 % 2,495      
    145 OFFICE - FURNITURE 2013-08-09 4,802 343 SL 14.29 % 686      
    407 OFFICE - FURNITURE 2013-06-07 1,766 126 SL 14.29 % 252      
    13' TAHOE LTZ - 4436 2013-01-11 54,000 5,400 SL 20.00 % 10,800      
    13' SHARP TRAILER - 0737 2013-09-13 4,865 487 SL 20.00 % 973      
    14' JEEP GR CHER - 9765 2013-10-31 43,330 4,333 SL 20.00 % 8,666      
    145 OFFICE - TEL EQUIP 2013-10-08 18,672 1,867 SL 20.00 % 3,734      
    407 OFFICE - TEL EQUIP 2013-10-28 26,003 2,600 SL 20.00 % 5,201      
    407 OFFICE - RADIO EQUIP 2013-02-13 500 50 SL 20.00 % 100      
    OWANACO - RADIO EQUIP 2013-04-08 2,840 284 SL 20.00 % 568      
    MACH & EQUIPMENT 2013-02-27 1,458 104 SL 14.29 % 208      
    BINOCULARS 2013-01-31 2,162 154 SL 14.29 % 309      
    CAMERA 407 2013-03-26 25,053 2,505 SL 20.00 % 5,011      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2013-05-28 6,505 651 SL 20.00 % 1,301      
    145 OFFICE - SECURITY 2013-04-02 17,491 1,749 SL 20.00 % 3,498      
    407 OFFICE - SECURITY 2013-04-02 22,583 2,258 SL 20.00 % 4,517      
    228 SOUTHMOREL - SECURITY 2013-11-11 7,787 779 SL 20.00 % 1,557      
    PANA FARM - SECURITY 2013-12-06 17,528 1,753 SL 20.00 % 3,506      
    407 OFFICE - FIRST AID 2013-07-26 3,400 243 SL 14.29 % 486      
    IMPROVEMENTS - 228 MORELA 2014-06-30 500   SL 10.00 % 50      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 36,401   SL 10.00 % 3,640      
    FURNITURE & FIXTURES 2014-06-30 15,758   SL 7.14 % 1,125      
    TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 2,465   SL 10.00 % 247      
    RADIO EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 2,673   SL 10.00 % 267      
    MISC EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 2,298   SL 10.00 % 230      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 15,119   SL 10.00 % 1,512      
    SECURITY EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 5,369   SL 10.00 % 537      
    VEHICLE/SECUIRTY EQUIP 2014-06-30 6,530   SL 10.00 % 653      

    TY 2014 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    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.

    TY 2014 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Auto./Transportation Equip. 203,659 111,926 91,733 100,000
    Furniture and Fixtures 144,928 93,851 51,077 75,000
    Machinery and Equipment 1,263,798 800,716 463,082 750,000
    Buildings 1,611,032 263,050 1,347,982 1,600,000
    Improvements 22,819 15,523 7,296 15,000
    Land 170,605   170,605 170,000


    TY 2014 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP 224,017 0 0 224,017
    GARCIA, KINSEY & VILLARREAL 5,730 0 0 5,730
    OTHER 1,359 0 0 1,359


    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    PREPAID EXCISE TAX   276,637  


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUTO EXPENSE 11,442     11,442
    BANK FEES 10,203     10,203
    BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 52,141     52,141
    CONTRACT LABOR 319,545     319,545
    FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS 28,728     28,728
    MEALS 16,029     16,029
    MEDIA 3,726     3,726
    POSTAGE 2,081     2,081
    PROGRAM - COMMUNITY 4,744,390     4,744,390
    PROGRAM - CONFLICT MITIGATION 1,406,351     1,406,351
    PROGRAM - CONSERVATION 119,777     119,777
    PROGRAM - FOOD SECURITY 1,526,873     1,526,873
    PROGRAM - PUBLIC SAFETY 92,130     92,130
    PUBLICATIONS 25,746     25,746
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 94,110     94,110
    SHIPPING 32,531     32,531
    TRAINING/SEMINARS 3,410     3,410


    TY 2014 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    GRAIN SALES 121,009    
    PUBLISHING ROYALTIES 50,000    


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN: 47-0824756
    Software ID:14000265
    Software Version:2014v5.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 27,863     27,863
    PAYROLL TAXES 82,346     82,346
    REAL ESTATE TAX 34,287     34,287