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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2015, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
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:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$285,599,996J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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) 150,980,361
2 Check bullet Sch. B .............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 110,231 110,231 110,231
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 15,566 15,566 15,566
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 8,766,654
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 233,282,477
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 8,766,654
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 8,736,187
9 Income modifications........... 3,997,149
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 89,949   89,949
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 159,962,761 8,892,451 12,949,082
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 138,221     138,221
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,032,332     1,032,332
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 124,403     124,403
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 223,616     223,616
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,765     16,765
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 203,184     203,184
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 220,801    
20 Occupancy.............. 335,694     335,694
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 422,423     422,423
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 12,893,082     12,893,082
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 15,610,521 0   15,389,720
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 142,187,400 142,187,400
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 157,797,921 0   157,577,120
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 2,164,840
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 8,892,451
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 12,949,082
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2015)
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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............. 266,505 308,942 308,942
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 32,473,852 112,544,609 112,544,609
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.......... 84,663    
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 146,624,827 73,144,328 169,956,420
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 bullet3,509,989
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet1,416,776 2,131,775 Click to see attachment2,093,213 2,790,000
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) 181,858,284 188,091,117 285,599,996
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 attachment70,844
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   70,844
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 181,858,284 188,020,273
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 181,858,284 188,020,273
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 181,858,284 188,091,117
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
181,858,284
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
2,164,840
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
3,997,149
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
188,020,273
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
188,020,273
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 166886 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2014-07-14 2015-01-09
b 403189 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2014-07-14 2015-03-10
c 458003 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-07-06 2015-07-06
d 424342 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-07-06 2015-07-07
e 220587 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B P 2015-07-06 2015-11-09
2010 CHEVY SUBURBAN P 2010-01-18 2015-06-26
13' SHARP TRAILER - 0737 P 2013-09-13 2015-06-30
(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 25,000,005   21,524,956 3,475,049
b 57,946,386   52,003,317 5,943,069
c 62,648,940   62,696,031 -47,091
d 58,059,568   58,088,176 -28,608
e 29,589,922   30,196,154 -606,232
34,156 46,961 51,232 29,885
3,500 1,947 4,865 582
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       3,475,049
b       5,943,069
c       -47,091
d       -28,608
e       -606,232
      29,885
      582
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 8,766,654
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 8,736,187
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))
2014 165,715,797 297,529,732 0.55697
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
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
22.018204
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
0.403641
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2015 from Part X, line 5.....
4
314,732,586
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
127,038,976
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
88,925
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
127,127,901
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............
8
157,851,212
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 Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 88,925
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 88,925
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 88,925
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2015 estimated tax payments and 2014 overpayment credited to 2015 6a 28,000
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 28,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 948
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 61,873
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 2015 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 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 2015 or the taxable year beginning in 2015 (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
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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
    Yes
     
    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 2015, 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
    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 2015?.............
    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 2015, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2015?.............
    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 2015 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 2015.)..................
    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 2015?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (Continued)
    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
    Form 990-PF (2015)
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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 11,854  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    DEVON G BUFFETT EXVP, SEC, DIR
    10.00     		0 15,152  
    407 SOUTHMORELAND PLACE
    DECATUR,IL62521
    TRISHA A COOK VP, TREAS, DIR
    40.00     		138,221 9,048  
    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 KELLY BOLTEN PRESIDENT
    40.00     		311,706 9,309  
    3050 UNIVERSITY TERRACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    EMILY MARTIN BENSON PROGRAM OFFICER
    40.00     		99,350 9,639  
    404 SOUTH MORELAND PL
    DECATUR,IL62521
    MATRACA KELLER PROGRAM ASST US AG
    40.00     		93,885 8,822  
    403 N WRIGHT ST
    EUSTIS,NE69028
    SABRA BRUCKER PROGRAM ASST US AG
    40.00     		93,885 8,822  
    40293 E 2250 NORTH RD
    CROPSEY,IL61731
    ANN GOODE ACCOUNTING
    40.00     		75,560 10,766  
    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
    REMOTE PARTNERS LTD SEE STATEMENT 3,827,812
    2ND LEVEL BODIFA MERCY HOUSE
    KIGALI    
    RW
    GLOBAL EYE TRUST CONSULTING 336,966
    BOWEN SQUARE 10 DR FERRIERE STREET
    PORT LOUIS    
    MP
    AEDD DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES INC CONSULTING 334,755
    152 HOTWICK ST
    OTTAWA,ONTARIO  
    CA
    IRZ CONSULTING LLC SEE STATEMENT 210,888
    500 N 1ST ST
    HERMISTON,OR97838
    REMOTECON LIMITED SEE STATEMENT 1,901,023
    5TH FLOOR PORT LOUIS
    MAURITIUS    
    RW
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet10
    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 FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN "HARVESTING THE POTENTIAL" REGARDING NO-TILL CONSERVATION FARMING AND AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 5,990,026
    2 PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CONFLICT MITIGATION INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 6,243,612
    3 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES. 60,080
    4 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN AFRICA - $203,717 203,717
    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  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 8
    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
    316,455,432
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    3,070,036
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    319,525,468
    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
    319,525,468
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    4,792,882
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    314,732,586
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    15,736,629
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    15,736,629
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2015 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    88,925
    b
    Income tax for 2015. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    88,925
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    15,647,704
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    15,647,704
    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
    15,647,704
    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
    157,577,120
    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
    274,092
    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
    157,851,212
    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
    88,925
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    157,762,287
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2014     		(c)
    2014     		(d)
    2015
    1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Part XI, line 7 15,647,704
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2015:
    a Enter amount for 2014 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
    a From 2010...... 78,751,361
    b From 2011...... 44,114,085
    c From 2012...... 57,286,392
    d From 2013...... 109,817,583
    e From 2014...... 150,895,036
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 440,864,457
    4Qualifying distributions for 2015 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 157,851,212
    a Applied to 2014, 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 2015 distributable amount..... 15,647,704
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 142,203,508
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2015.    
    (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 5 583,067,965
    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 2014. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2016. 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 2010 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		78,751,361
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2016.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		504,316,604
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2011.... 44,114,085
    b Excess from 2012.... 57,286,392
    c Excess from 2013.... 109,817,583
    d Excess from 2014.... 150,895,036
    e Excess from 2015.... 142,203,508
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 2015, 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) 2015 (b) 2014 (c) 2013 (d) 2012
             
    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 (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 PC NASHO II IRRIGATION PILOT PROJ - RWANDA 27,403,549
    CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
    228 W LEXINGTON ST
    BALTIMORE,MD21201     		NONE PC WATER SMART - AG - CENTRAL AMERICA 22,493,745
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
    707 W SOUTHSIDE DR
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV VEHICLE & TWO K-9 DOGS - US 71,605
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA   0512
    SF     		RELATED ENTITY POF AFRICAN PROJECTS FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT/AUDIT 210,650
    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
    227 W BEAVER AVE STE 401
    STATE COLLEGE,PA16801     		NONE GOV AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE/PHASE 0 - RWANDA 806,246
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT DRUG FUND
    707 W SOUTHSIDE DR
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 75,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PC CHEETAH CORRIDOR PROJECT - TANZANIA 109,908
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    101 CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC HARRIS SCHOOL THANKSGIVING DINNER - US 5,832
    PROJECT HARMONY
    11949 Q ST
    OMAHA,NE68117     		NONE PC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    SHELBY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    151 N MORGAN ST
    SHELBYVILLE,IL62565     		NONE GOV VEHICLES - US 120,465
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - CENTRAL AMERICA 369,000
    SOUTH SHORES SCHOOL
    2500 S FRANKLIN RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV THANKSGIVING DINNER - US 500
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC RANGER CAPACITY BUILDING - DRC 1,167,660
    INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MEDIA FOUNDAT
    1625 K STREET NW SUITE 1275
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR WOMEN JOURNALISTS - LATIN AMERICA 5,000,000
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PC NASHO II IRRIGATION PILOT PROJ - RWANDA 4,800,510
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
    707 W SOUTHSIDE DR
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV CRIMINAL INTERDICTION VEHICLES - US 111,844
    UN WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME
    VIA CG VIOLA 68
    ROME   00173
    IT     		NONE GOV TRUSTEE GRANT - DRC 20,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ASSIST TEA
    205 N JUDD DR
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 14,440
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 N JUDD DR
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 675
    CHEETAH CONSERVATION
    2210 MT VERNON AVE
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22301     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - NAMIBIA 10,000
    FARM JOURNAL AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATIO
    30 S 15TH ST
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19102     		NONE PC CENTRE FOR - NO-TILL AG - GHANA 275,850
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ASSIST TEA
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV ADVOCACY CENTER - US 100,000
    CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    301 W FRANKLIN
    TAYLORVILLE,IL62568     		NONE GOV VEHICLE - US 53,878
    AFRICAN PARKS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
    PO BOX 2262
    NEW YORK,NY10021     		NONE PC ANTI POACHING IN GARAMBA NATIONAL PARK - DRC 200,000
    KITABI COLLEGE OF CONSERVATION AND
    PO BOX 6239
    KIGALI    
    RW     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - RWANDA 21,950
    DECATUR PARKS FOUNDATION
    620 E RIVERSIDE RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV SUPPLEMENT CHIEF RANGER SALARY - US 80,000
    DECATUR MACON COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
    2820 E PARKWAY DR
    DECATUR,IL62526     		NONE PC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV DRUG INTERVENTION PROGRAM - US 1,500,000
    THE HILL SCHOOL
    717 EAST HIGH ST
    POTTSTOWN,PA19464     		NONE PC SPONSORSHIP - US 39,600
    DECATUR PARKS FOUNDATION
    620 E RIVERSIDE RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV MUELLER PARK SUMMER PROGRAM - US 21,295
    ILLINOIS SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION
    401 E WASHINGTON STE 1000
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62701     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ASSIST TEA
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV COMMUNITY SUPPORT - US 32,500
    POLICE RESEARCH FORUM
    1120 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 930
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC USE OF FORCE SESSION - US 75,000
    CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    301W FRANKLIN ST
    TAYLORVILLE,IL62568     		NONE GOV VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT - US 42,775
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT
    DECATUR,IL62523     		RELATED ENTITY POF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 16,687,592
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - CHILE 32,525
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - DRC 29,913
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PC RWANDA SEED SYSTEMS PROJECT 6,017,927
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV SHERIFF'S CONFERENCE - US 23,573
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PC NASHO II SOILS REMEDIATION PROJECT - RWANDA 1,000,000
    PARTNERS FOR SEED IN AFRICA FUND
    EDEN SQUARE BLOCK 1 5TH FLOOR
    NAIROBI,WESTLANDS00800
    OC     		NONE PC ASSOC DIRECTOR FOR EMERGING INITIATIVES - AFRICA 150,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV COMPUTER VOICE STRESS ANALYZER & TRAINING - US 20,960
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 4,784
    ILLINOIS STATE POLICE
    401 E WASHINGTON STE 1000
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62701     		NONE GOV WINDOW TINT METERS - US 1,965
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC BRIDGEWAY SPECIAL PROJECT FUND - AFRICA 14,290
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - AZ 61,400
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC RANGER CAPACITY BUILDING - DRC 1,751,490
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC RESOURCE IN RUMANGABO - DRC 52,250
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S ASSIST TEA
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV TEMP LODGING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - US 10,000
    THE MCCAIN INSTITUTE AT ASU
    1777 F ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - RWANDA & DRC 389,850
    CONFLICT AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    502 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PC GHANA NO TILL COORDINATOR - GHANA 178,909
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA   0512
    SF     		RELATED ENTITY POF EQUIPMENT KARAMA - RWANDA 209,749
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV K-9 TRAINING FACILITY INSTRUCTOR - US 188,931
    NEW VENTURE FUND
    734 15TH ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE PC GRANTEE EVALUATION PROJECT - DRC 183,000
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC RANGER SECURITY - DRC 565,375
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC HYDROELECTRIC PLANT - DRC 4,000,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT - US 90,341
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 9
    ALMA   0512
    SF     		RELATED ENTITY POF NASHO EQUIPMENT - RWANDA 977,045
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV COMMUNITY SUPPORT - US 100,000
    WILLCOX-SAN SIMON NATURAL RESOURCE
    656 N BISBEE AVE
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 100,000
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC RESOURCE IN RUMANGABO - DRC 104,600
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 58,303
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 13,887
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV FINANCIAL CRIMES UNIT - US 588,028
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 3,568
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT
    DECATUR,IL62523     		RELATED ENTITY POF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 236,044
    COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    116TH STREET AND BROADWAY
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		NONE GOV CASE STUDIES IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT - GHANA, RWANDA, DRC 346,947
    CONSERVATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    3495 KENT AVE STE L 100
    WEST LAFAYETTE,IN47906     		NONE PC REMOTE SENSING PROJECT - US 57,500
    DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CTR
    975 N WARSON RD
    ST LOUIS,MO63132     		NONE PC DONATION OF PRINTS - US 875
    HANCOCK COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOUNDATI
    544 WABASH AVE
    CARTHAGE,IL62321     		NONE PC FARM TREK PROGRAM - US 16,775
    NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION
    201 MUSSEHL HALL EAST CAMPUS
    LINCOLN,NE68583     		NONE PC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    SOIL AND WATER CONVERVATION SOCIETY
    945 SW ANKENY RD
    ANKENY,IA50023     		NONE PC NATIONAL SOIL HEALTH CONSORTIUM - US 402,893
    TEXAS AGRILIFE RESEARCHBORLAUG INST
    2415 E HWY83
    WESLASCO,TX78596     		NONE PC UKULIMA FARM RESEARCH - SOUTH AFRICA 543,175
    EARTH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    8 PIEDMONTCTR STE 520
    ATLANTA,GA30305     		NONE PC NEW LEADERS FOR SUSTAINABLE RURAL PROSPERITY - RWANDA 799,038
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
    1400 R STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68588     		NONE GOV MEDICAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT - RWANDA 21,841
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
    1400 R STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68588     		NONE GOV DEVELOPING THE NEXT GEN OF RWANDAN AG LEADERS - RWANDA 20,749,731
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
    1400 R STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68588     		NONE GOV DEVELOPING THE NEXT GEN OF RWANDAN AG LEADERS 4,255,865
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
    1400 R STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68588     		NONE GOV ASSESSMENT TRIP - RWANDA 19,282
    OAKLAND INSTITUTE
    4173 MACARTHUR BLVD
    OAKLAND,CA94619     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - AFRICA 100,000
    MALPAI BORDERLANDS GROUP
    PO BOX 3536
    DOUGLAS,AZ85608     		NONE PC RANCH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS - US 1,000,000
    UNITED FARM WORKERS FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 62
    KEENE,CA93531     		NONE PC FARM WORKER FORCED LABOR INTERVENTION PROGRAM - US 1,227,946
    THE MCCAIN INSTITUTE AT ASU
    1777 F ST NW STE 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC DEMOCRACY BUILDING EFFORTS - DRC 1,078,612
    BORDER PATROL EXPLORERS POST 869
    FIRST ST AND PAN AMERICAN AVE
    DOUGLAS,AZ85607     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 22,074
    BOYS GIRLS CLUB
    1746 PASEO SAN LUIS
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    DECATUR PARKS FOUNDATION
    620 E RIVERSIDE RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV SCOVILL ZOO/CHILDRENS MUSEUM PARK - US 249,872
    SIOUX CITY FOOD BANK
    1313 11TH ST
    SIOUX CITY,IA51105     		NONE PC TRUSTEE GRANT - US 20,000
    VETS ADVOCACY INC
    12400 WILSHIRE BLVD 1275
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025     		NONE PC VETERAN PROGRAM - US 1,000,000
    WILLCOX-SAN SIMON NATURAL RESOURCE
    656 N BISBEE
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR EXISTING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - US 100,000
    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
    2300 SOUTHERN BLVD
    BRONX,NY10460     		NONE PC CHEETAH CORRIDOR PROJECT - TANZANIA 1,778,242
    HERITAGE COLLEGE
    1200 E 104TH ST
    KANSAS CITY,MO64131     		NONE PC SPONSORSHIP - US 25,875
    NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR NEGRO WOMEN
    633 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
    WASHINGTON,DC20004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 2,500
    NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE FAMILY FOUNDA
    300 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DR
    CARLSBAD,CA92008     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 50,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 N JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV HELICOPTER - US 1,522,414
    DECATUR PARK DISTRICT
    620 E RIVERSIDE RD
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV ARMORED VESTS - US 8,280
    DECATUR PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
    141 S MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 32,116
    FORT CALHOUN FIRE AND RESCUE
    600 N 14TH ST
    FT CALHOUN,NE68023     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT & TRAINING - US 379,000
    ILLINOIS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
    1 NATURAL RESOURCES WAY
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62702     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 64,516
    MACON FIRE DEPARTMENT
    231 S FRONT ST
    MACON,IL62544     		NONE GOV BUILDING - US 500,000
    POLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORUM
    1120 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 930
    WASHINGTON,DC20036     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 25,000
    WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    1555 COLFAX ST
    BLAIR,NE68008     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 138,000
    WILLCOX POLICE DEPARTMENT
    151 W MALEY ST
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE GOV SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER - US 43,275
    ADAMS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    521 VERMONT ST
    QUINCY,IL62301     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 79,161
    CHAMPAIGN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    204 E MAIN ST
    URBANA,IL61801     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 78,857
    CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    301 W FRANKLIN ST
    TAYLORVILLE,IL62568     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 68,896
    COLES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    701 S 7TH ST
    CHARLESTON,IL61920     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 51,494
    EFFINGHAM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    206 E SECTION AVE
    EFFINGHAM,IL62401     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 63,106
    FAYETTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    221 S 7TH ST
    VANDALIA,IL62471     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 71,186
    JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    305 E MAIN ST
    VIENNA,IL62995     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 72,007
    KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    152 SOUTH KELLOGG ST
    GALESBURG,IL61401     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 81,571
    LIVINGSTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    844 W LINCOLN ST
    PONTIAC,IL61764     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 82,048
    MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    519 MARKET ST
    METROPOLIS,IL62960     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 61,472
    MCLEAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    104 W FRONT ST
    BLOOMINGTON,IL61701     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 59,541
    MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    225 E 3RD ST
    WATERLOO,IL62298     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 72,130
    MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    140 N MAIN ST
    HILLSBORO,IL62049     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 66,305
    MOULTRIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    1505 W HAGERMAN RD
    SULLIVAN,IL61951     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 62,398
    PIATT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    1216 RAYMOND RD
    MONTICELLO,IL61856     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 52,100
    PIKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    204 E ADAMS
    PITTSFIELD,IL62363     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 76,981
    PULASKI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    500 ILLINOIS AVE ROOM A
    MOUND CITY,IL62963     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 57,669
    ST CLAIR COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    700 N 5TH ST
    BELLEVILLE,IL62220     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 79,287
    VERMILLION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    2 E SOUTH ST
    DANVILLE,IL61832     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 66,275
    WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    121 N A ST
    MONMOUTH,IL61462     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 40,709
    WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    305 E COURT ST
    FAIRFIELD,IL62837     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 56,695
    WILLIAMSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    404 N VAN BUREN ST
    MARION,IL62959     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 75,911
    WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    650 W STATE ST
    ROCKFORD,IL61102     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 60,821
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV K-9 PROGRAM - US 61,360
    VIRUNGA FUND INC
    378 CLINTON ST NO 1
    BROOKLYN,NY11231     		NONE PC HYDROELECTRIC PLANT - DRC 4,865,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 142,187,400
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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     15 89,949  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ...........     		    14 110,231  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 15,566  
    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 ............     		        8,766,654
    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)..   215,746 8,766,654
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    138,982,400
    (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.)
    8 SALE OF DONATED BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SHARES
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    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 organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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 name SmallBullet
    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


    		 Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2015)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 15000324
    Software Version: 2015v2.0


    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
    2015
    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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) 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

    		$ 150,980,361


    (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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    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) (2015)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
    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) (2015)

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    EIN:
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    145 MERCHANT - BLDG 2008-01-01 800,000 141,219 SL 39.0000 20,513      
    145 MERCHANT - IMPROVMTS 2008-06-15 657,473 109,209 SL 39.0000 16,858      
    145- APARTMENT 2008-01-01 40,000 7,062 SL 39.0000 1,026      
    FURNITURE 2009-03-17 11,275 9,665 SL 7.0000 1,610      
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    COMPUTER EQUIP 2010-06-15 48,227 42,345 SL 5.0000 4,019      
    CAMERA EQUIP 2010-06-15 18,205 16,385 SL 5.0000 1,517      
    FURNITURE 2010-03-03 9,729 6,255 SL 7.0000 1,390      
    EQUIPMENT 2010-05-25 4,867 3,128 SL 7.0000 695      
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    228 SOUTHMORELAND - BLDG 2012-10-26 65,822 3,728 SL 2.56 % 1,688      
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    228 SOUTHMORE - IMPROVEME 2013-06-18 3,122 669 SL 14.29 % 446      
    OWANACO - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-01-29 1,740 373 SL 14.29 % 249      
    OFFICE 407 - IMPROVEMENTS 2013-11-11 3,455 741 SL 14.29 % 494      
    228 SOUTHMORE - IMPROVE 2013-10-08 14,017 434 SL 2.56 % 359      
    OWANACO - BLDG IMPROVE 2013-02-01 22,019 1,060 SL 2.56 % 565      
    145 OFFICE - IMPROVE 2013-11-21 11,701 338 SL 2.56 % 300      
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    407 OFFICE - COMP EQUIP 2013-06-30 20,345 6,104 SL 20.00 % 4,069      
    145 OFFICE COMP SOFTWARE 2013-07-01 3,507 1,052 SL 20.00 % 701      
    MAC BOOK AIR 2013-11-08 1,444 433 SL 20.00 % 289      
    228 SOUTHM - FURNITURE 2013-06-30 15,417 3,304 SL 14.29 % 2,203      
    OWANACO - OFFICE FURNITUR 2013-03-07 17,459 3,742 SL 14.29 % 2,495      
    145 OFFICE - FURNITURE 2013-08-09 4,802 1,029 SL 14.29 % 686      
    407 OFFICE - FURNITURE 2013-06-07 1,766 378 SL 14.29 % 252      
    13' TAHOE LTZ - 4436 2013-01-11 54,000 16,200 SL 20.00 % 10,800      
    13' SHARP TRAILER - 0737 2013-09-13 4,865 1,460 SL 20.00 % 487      
    14' JEEP GR CHER - 9765 2013-10-31 43,330 12,999 SL 20.00 % 8,666      
    145 OFFICE - TEL EQUIP 2013-10-08 18,672 5,601 SL 20.00 % 3,734      
    407 OFFICE - TEL EQUIP 2013-10-28 26,003 7,801 SL 20.00 % 5,201      
    407 OFFICE - RADIO EQUIP 2013-02-13 500 150 SL 20.00 % 100      
    OWANACO - RADIO EQUIP 2013-04-08 2,840 852 SL 20.00 % 568      
    MACH & EQUIPMENT 2013-02-27 1,458 312 SL 14.29 % 208      
    BINOCULARS 2013-01-31 2,162 463 SL 14.29 % 309      
    CAMERA 407 2013-03-26 25,053 7,516 SL 20.00 % 5,011      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2013-05-28 6,505 1,952 SL 20.00 % 1,301      
    145 OFFICE - SECURITY 2013-04-02 17,491 5,247 SL 20.00 % 3,498      
    407 OFFICE - SECURITY 2013-04-02 22,583 6,775 SL 20.00 % 4,517      
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    407 OFFICE - FIRST AID 2013-07-26 3,400 729 SL 14.29 % 486      
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    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 36,401 3,640 SL 20.00 % 7,280      
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    SOFTWARE 2015-12-09 5,325   SL 16.67 % 888      
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    2015 TAHOE-#665951 2015-05-07 38,374   SL 10.00 % 3,837      
    SURECALL EQUIP 2015-06-09 3,980   SL 10.00 % 398      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2015-05-08 9,042   SL 10.00 % 904      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2015-12-01 7,079   SL 10.00 % 708      
    SECURITY EQUIPMENT 2015-04-02 14,295   SL 10.00 % 1,430      

    TY 2015 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF PART VII-B, QUESTION 5CEXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY REPORTINGTHE FOUNDATION MADE ONE GRANT 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.
      General Explanation Supplemental Information for Form 990-PF PART VII-A, QUESTION 11CONTROLLED ENTITIESSEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION145 N MERCHANT STDECATUR, IL 6252345-5160833THE NATURE CONSERVATION TRUSTPO BOX 9ALMA, SOUTH AFRICA 051298-6057022
      PART VIII, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) - ANN KELLY BOLTEN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR ANN KELLY BOLTEN

    TY 2015 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Auto./Transportation Equip. 201,530 59,085 142,445 150,000
    Furniture and Fixtures 146,291 104,836 41,455 80,000
    Machinery and Equipment 1,348,128 931,000 417,128 765,000
    Buildings 1,611,032 304,359 1,306,673 1,600,000
    Improvements 32,403 17,496 14,907 25,000
    Land 170,605   170,605 170,000


    TY 2015 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP 199,056 0 0 199,056
    OTHER 2,430 0 0 2,430
    WILEY REIN LLP 22,130 0 0 22,130


    TY 2015 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ADVERTISING 1,532     1,532
    AUTO EXPENSE 11,282     11,282
    BANK FEES 8,750     8,750
    BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 46,782     46,782
    CONTRACT LABOR 39,501     39,501
    FOREIGN EXCHANGE LOSS 46,960     46,960
    MEALS 8,050     8,050
    MEDIA 15     15
    POSTAGE 2,302     2,302
    PROGRAM - COMMUNITY 60,080     60,080
    PROGRAM - CONFLICT MITIGATION 6,243,612     6,243,612
    PROGRAM - CONSERVATION 203,717     203,717
    PROGRAM - FOOD SECURITY 5,990,026     5,990,026
    PROGRAM - PUBLIC SAFETY 54,249     54,249
    PUBLICATIONS 32,615     32,615
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 106,584     106,584
    SHIPPING 32,360     32,360
    TRAINING/SEMINARS 4,665     4,665


    TY 2015 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    GRAIN SALES 89,949   89,949


    TY 2015 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 3,997,149


    TY 2015 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE   8,971
    EXCISE TAX   61,873


    TY 2015 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    15000324
    Software Version:
    2015v2.0
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 89,873     89,873
    PAYROLL TAXES 79,616     79,616
    REAL ESTATE TAX 33,695     33,695