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.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
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. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... 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$456,952,303J 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) 181,560,192
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,119,602 1,119,602 1,119,602
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,012,319 1,012,319 1,012,319
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 4,978,279
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 186,538,471
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 4,978,279
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 4,978,279
9 Income modifications........... 2,717,911
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 9,605    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 188,679,997 7,110,200 9,828,111
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 189,613     189,613
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,285,557     1,285,557
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 157,719     157,719
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 243,718     243,718
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,591     16,591
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 288,165     288,165
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 333,216    
20 Occupancy.............. 314,037     314,037
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 178,784     178,784
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 12,289,545     12,289,545
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 15,296,945 0   14,963,729
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 139,551,366 139,551,366
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 154,848,311 0   154,515,095
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 33,831,686
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 7,110,200
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 9,828,111
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 1,421,312 42,745 42,745
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 154,032,691 157,644,882 157,644,882
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..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 73,831,027 105,944,345 295,710,236
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 bullet5,662,320
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet2,214,753 3,729,962 Click to see attachment3,447,567 3,514,000
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment73,127 Click to see attachment40,415 Click to see attachment40,415
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 233,088,144 267,119,979 456,952,303
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 attachment12  
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 12 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted..................    
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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 233,088,132 267,119,979
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 233,088,132 267,119,979
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 233,088,144 267,119,979
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
233,088,132
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
33,831,686
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
2,717,911
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
269,637,729
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,517,750
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
267,119,979
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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 236500 BERSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B D 2018-07-16 2018-07-17
b 709126 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B D 2018-07-16 2018-07-18
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 45,123,141   45,408,000 -284,859
b 141,415,330   136,152,192 5,263,138
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       -284,859
b       5,263,138
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 4,978,279
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 4,978,279
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))
2017 175,516,768 388,613,564 0.45165
2016 136,242,863 329,273,996 0.41377
2015 157,762,287 314,732,586 0.50126
2014 165,715,797 297,529,732 0.55697
2013 121,931,899 249,374,939 0.48895
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
2.412596
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.482519
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
428,081,569
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
206,557,491
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
71,102
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
206,628,593
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
154,728,630
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 142,204
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........................... 3 142,204
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- ..... 5 142,204
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 156,600
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.............. 7 156,600
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here 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 14,396
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet14,396 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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the 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 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. 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 2018?.............
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    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:
    Yes
    No
    (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
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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 BUFFETTClick to see attachment CHAIRMAN & CEO
    30.00     		0 16,561  
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523
    DEVON G BUFFETT EXVP, SEC, DIR
    10.00     		0 13,285  
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523
    TRISHA A COOK VP, TREAS, DIR
    40.00     		189,613 10,544  
    1315 COUNTRY LANE
    MT ZION,IL62549
    MICHAEL D WALTER DIRECTOR
    2.00     		0    
    9905 BROADMOOR RD
    OMAHA,NE68114
    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     		360,016 1,023  
    4715 CUMBERLAND AVENUE
    CHEVY CHASE,MD20815
    SABRA BRUCKER SR EXEC ASST
    40.00     		148,923 11,136  
    38723 E 2300 NORTH ROAD
    CROPSEY,IL61731
    LAUREN ALLISON DESIGN/PUB MGR
    40.00     		83,860 9,762  
    1363 RATTAN LANE
    DECATUR,IL62526
    ANN GOODE FINANCE MGR
    40.00     		74,685 10,652  
    2490 BAKER LANE
    DECATUR,IL62526
    ROSLYN RATLIFF PROGRAM ASSOC
    40.00     		69,055 9,467  
    2205 COUNTY STREET 2880
    CHICKASHA,OK73018
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 6
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    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
    GOODHUE PICTURES INC SERVICES 525,000
    241 CENTRE STREET 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10013
    FTI CONSULTING INC CONSULTING 183,080
    PO BOX 418005
    BOSTON,MA02241
    BAKER & MCKENZIE LLP LEGAL 119,626
    815 CONNECTICUT AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006
    CODY MOORE CONSULTING 115,000
    1141 N SUNNYSIDE ROAD
    DECATUR,IL62521
    BARNES & THORNBURG LLP LEGAL 191,947
    ONE NORTH WACKER DRIVE STE 4400
    CHICAGO,IL60606
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet7
    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 AND AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 292,938
    2 PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CONFLICT MITIGATION INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 5,258,047
    3 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES. 332,538
    4 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY. 5,291,767
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    431,473,079
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    3,127,499
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    434,600,578
    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
    434,600,578
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    6,519,009
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    428,081,569
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    21,404,078
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    21,404,078
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    142,204
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    142,204
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    21,261,874
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    21,261,874
    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
    21,261,874
    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
    154,515,095
    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
    213,535
    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
    154,728,630
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    154,728,630
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 21,261,874
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 109,817,583
    b From 2014...... 150,895,036
    c From 2015...... 142,203,508
    d From 2016...... 119,871,310
    e From 2017...... 156,105,363
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 678,892,800
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 154,728,630
    a Applied to 2017, 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 2018 distributable amount..... 21,261,874
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 133,466,756
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018.    
    (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 5 812,359,556
    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 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		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) .......     		 
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		109,817,583
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		702,541,973
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 150,895,036
    b Excess from 2015.... 142,203,508
    c Excess from 2016.... 119,871,310
    d Excess from 2017.... 156,105,363
    e Excess from 2018.... 133,466,756
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    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 foundation 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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PC PARQUE CUCSATLAN RENOVATION - EL SALVADOR 4,802,306
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 53,456
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 65332
    ERASMUSRAND   0165
    SF     		RELATED ENTITY PC SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - AFRICA 23,393,527
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF RIO GRANDE VA
    400 N NEBRASKA AVE
    SAN JUAN,TX78589     		NONE PC VEHICLE - US 35,700
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV HELICOPTER EXPENSES - US 379,308
    COLOMBIA NATIONAL COFFEE FEDRELIEF
    140 EAST 57TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE PC ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOODS - COLUMBIA 1,000,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV FINANCIAL INVESTIGATIONS UNIT - US 956,420
    FLORENCE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGH
    PO BOX 654
    FLORENCE,AZ85132     		NONE PC EMERGENCY SUPPORT - US 90,000
    INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION
    PO BOX 58147
    WASHINGTON,DC20037     		NONE PC REFORM FOR GANG RELATED VIOLENCE - EL SALVADOR 1,500,000
    CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT FUND
    500 FLORENCE ST
    CASTROVILLE,TX78009     		NONE PC LAND FOR NATIONAL FORENSICS SITE - EL SALVADOR 1,383,588
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
    707 W SOUTH SIDE DR
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV NARCAN - US 750
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV PATROL VEHICLES - US 1,085,423
    MERCY CORP
    45 SW ANKENY ST
    PORTLAND,OR97204     		NONE PC COCA CROPS SUBSTITUTION PROJECT - COLUMBIA 6,000,000
    MALPAI BORDERLANDS GROUP
    944 F AVE
    DOUGLAS,AZ85607     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 50,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 65332
    ERASMUSRAND   0165
    SF     		RELATED ENTITY PC SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - RWANDA 1,500,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV WARRANT OVERTIME FUND - US 75,000
    ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING B
    4500 S 6TH ST
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62703     		NONE GOV CANINE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM - US 10,000
    MACON COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE
    253 E WOODS ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV DRUG RELATED AUTOPSIES - US 60,000
    CENTRAL IL REGIONAL DISPATCH CENTER
    401 E WASHINGTON ST
    SPRINGFIELD,IL62701     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 2,842
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
    707 W SOUTH SIDE DR
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV K9 PROGRAM - US 10,000
    3 GENERATIONS
    1133 BROADWAY SUITE 310
    NEW YORK,NY10010     		NONE PC DOCUMENTARY - US 275,615
    TOMBSTONE HIGH SCHOOL
    1211 YELLOW JACKET WAY
    TOMBSTONE,AZ85638     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		RELATED ENTITY POF EQUIPMENT - US 6,127,922
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 25,064
    DECATUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
    101 W CERRO GORDO ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC AG ACADEMY & FFA PROGRAM - US 1,388,728
    MCLEAN COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE
    104 W FRONT ST
    BLOOMINGTON,IL61701     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 10,191
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 65332
    ERASMUSRAND   0165
    SF     		RELATED ENTITY PC SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE OF CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - RWANDA 25,216,340
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
    707 W SOUTH SIDE DR
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 5,100
    NATIONAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ASSOC
    PO BOX 807
    JACKSON,LA70748     		NONE PC FALLEN / DISTRESSED OFFICER FUND - US 50,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 14,430
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MACON COUNT
    125 N WATER ST 200
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC PROPERTY CRIME PREVENTION CAMPAIGN - US 30,000
    MOREHOUSE COLLEGEANDREW YOUNG CTR
    830 WESTVIEW DRIVE SW
    ATLANTA,GA30314     		NONE PC RUGARI SCHOLARSHIP FUND - AFRICA 126,721
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 29,820
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		RELATED ENTITY POF LAND - US 1,100,000
    DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
    707 W SOUTH SIDE DR
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 171,909
    OAKLAND INSTITUTE
    1699 1533 BROADWAY
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - AFRICA 100,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 2,324
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
    1400 R STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68588     		NONE GOV SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - AFRICA 14,930,594
    NATIONAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ASSOC
    PO BOX 807
    JACKSON,LA70748     		NONE PC FALLEN / DISTRESSED OFFICERS FUND - US 25,000
    NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST
    PO BOX 65332
    ERASMUSRAND   0165
    SF     		RELATED ENTITY PC UPGRADE NASHO TRANSMISSION LINES - RWANDA 5,000,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV HARDWARE & SOFTWARE FOR JAIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - US 389,577
    WILLCOX POLICE DEPARTMENT
    320 W REX ALLEN DR
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE GOV SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER - US 44,907
    DECATUR PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
    141 S MAIN ST 808
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV COURT SECURITY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - US 80,672
    WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENC
    309 E 2ND ST
    POMONA,CA91766     		NONE PC VETERINARY SCHOLARSHIP - US 58,230
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    303 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV RECORDS FILING SYSTEM - US 110,710
    DECATUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP
    2000 N MAIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62526     		NONE PC DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION - US 62,367
    FIDELITY CHARITABLE
    100 CROSBY PARKWAY
    COVINGTON,KY41015     		NONE PC DOCUMENTARY - US 5,000
    ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT AIR SUPPORT
    911 N CORONADO DRIVE
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE GOV HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE FUNDING - US 100,000
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		RELATED ENTITY POF AGRICULTURE RESEARCH - US 300,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV VEHICLE - US 95,684
    NATIONAL CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ASSOC
    PO BOX 807
    JACKSON,LA70748     		NONE PC LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFERENCE - US 36,220
    THE FUTURO MEDIA GROUP
    361 W 125TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		NONE PC BORDER SECURITY JOURNALISM PROJECT - US 53,100
    OAKLAND INSTITUTE
    1699 1533 BROADWAY
    OAKLAND,CA94612     		NONE PC LAND DISPUTE PROJECT - NICARAGUA 237,294
    MACON COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE
    253 E WOODS ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV VEHICLE - US 37,960
    LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    200 W OAK ST
    FORT COLLINS,CO80521     		NONE GOV K9 PROGRAM - US 21,329
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV JAIL POLICY MANUAL - US 84,500
    CROSSING HEALTHCARE
    320 CENTRAL AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC INFRASTRUCTURE - REHABILITATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE - US 25,000,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV ACCOUNTING SUPPORT - US 1,775
    DECATUR PARK DISTRICT POLICE
    620 E RIVERSIDE AVE
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV NARCAN - US 3,500
    CROSSING HEALTHCARE
    320 CENTRAL AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE - US 66,661
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV PATROL POLICY AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE MANUAL - US 54,500
    WASHINGTON DC POLICE FOUNDATION
    1156 15TH ST NW 600
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		NONE POF GENERAL SUPPORT - US 2,500
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CTR
    505 S 45TH ST
    OMAHA,NE68106     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 31,638
    PROJECT HARMONY
    11949 Q ST
    OMAHA,NE68137     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 20,000
    SAN PEDRO KIWANIS
    PO BOX 1447
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 20,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV SECURITY SYSTEM - US 159,000
    CROSSINGS HEALTHCARE
    320 CENTRAL AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC INFRASTRUCTURE - REHABILITATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE - US 103,485
    COWPUNCHERS CRISIS FUND
    2323 E GREENLAW LN STE 9
    FLAGSTAFF,AZ86004     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 60,000
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		RELATED ENTITY POF LAND - US 1,579,523
    MASS DESIGN GROUP
    334 BOYLSTON ST 400
    BOSTON,MA02116     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE - AFRICA 11,191,763
    MACON COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINI
    1095 ROTARY WAY
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 2,089
    TEXAS BORDER SHERIFF'S COALITION
    327 CONGRESS AVE ST 450
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		NONE PC SOUTHWEST BORDER SHERIFF'S CONFERENCE - US 5,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV MSCO EXCHANGE SERVER - US 50,744
    MOULTRIE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    1505 W HAGERMAN ST
    SULLIVAN,IL61951     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION - US 2,500
    ARIZONA LAW ENFORCEMENT AIR SUPPORT
    911 N CORONADO DRIVE
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC ACCOUNTING SUPPORT - US 2,080
    CROSSING HEALTHCARE
    320 CENTRAL AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC INFRASTRUCTURE - REHABILITATION FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE - US 310,000
    BUENA HIGH SCHOOL
    5225 E BUENA SCHOOL BLVD
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    MACON COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINI
    1095 ROTARY WAY
    DECATUR,IL62521     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 2,358
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV JAIL UNIFORMS - US 33,446
    CROSSING HEALTHCARE
    320 CENTRAL AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC AT-RISK PROGRAM - US 120,000
    PEACH'S PANTRY
    PO BPX 4174
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85636     		NONE PC WEEKEND MEAL PROGRAM - US 1,000
    COCHISE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    NAMI SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA
    4755 CAMPUS DRIVE
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 4,234
    BUENA HIGH SCHOOL
    5225 E BUENA SCHOOL BLVD
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    LIGHTNING BOLT PTO
    1550 15TH ST
    DOUGLAS,AZ85607     		NONE PC COMPUTER PROGRAMS - US 1,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    FORT HUACHUCA CALVARY ASSOC
    2217 SANTA CATALINA DRIVE
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    HEROES HEALING HEROES HUNTING FOUND
    5178 E HILLCREST DR
    HEREFORD,AZ85615     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    JUST KIDS INC
    PO BOX 2602
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85636     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    WESTERN STATES SHERIFF'S ASSOC
    474 ROGER CANYON RD
    LARAMIE,WY82072     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 10,000
    AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURALGENEALOGIC
    235 W ELDORADO ST
    DECATUR,IL62522     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,500
    A TREE FOR CHRISTMAS
    PO BOX 4144
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85636     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    BISBEE HIGH SCHOOL
    325 SCHOOL TERRACE RD
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    COCHISE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    205 NORTH JUDD DRIVE
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    BUENA HIGH SCHOOL
    5225 E BUENA SCHOOL BLVD
    SIERRA VIST,AZ85635     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    COWBOY POETRY
    21 EAST WILCOX DRIVE
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    SE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
    611 W UNION ST
    BENSON,AZ85602     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - US 5,562
    CROSSING HEALTHCARE
    320 CENTRAL AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC SUPPORT FOR OPIOID TASKFORCE - US 2,000
    SUN RISE ROTARY
    PO BOX 1021
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85636     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    SIERRA VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRIC
    3555 EASST FRY BLVD
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    TOMBSTONE HIGH SCHOOL
    1211 YELLOW JACKET WAY
    TOMBSTONE,AZ85638     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    VELOVETS SIERRA VISTA
    3849 E BROADWAY 204
    TUCSON,AZ85716     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    CITY OF BISBEE
    PO BOX 4601
    BISBEE,AZ85603     		NONE GOV GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV FREEDOM APPLICATION AND LICENSE - US 16,620
    TOMBSTONE HIGH SCHOOL
    1211 N YELLOW JACKET WAY
    TOMBSTONE,AZ85638     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    BUENA HIGH SCHOOL
    5225 E BUENA SCHOOL BLVD
    SIERRA VISTA,AZ85635     		NONE PC EQUIPMENT - US 1,000
    WILLCOX AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE
    480 N BISBEE AVE
    WILLCOX,AZ85643     		NONE PC GENERAL SUPPORT - US 1,000
    MACON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    333 SOUTH FRANKLIN ST
    DECATUR,IL62623     		NONE GOV EQUIPMENT - US 17,750
    CHRISTIAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
    301 W FRANKLIN ST
    TAYLORVILLE,IL62568     		NONE GOV EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - US 100,000
    CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
    14 E 60TH ST
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		NONE PC FOOD, GARDEN AND SOIL HEALTH PROGRAM - US 20,000
    DECATUR PUBLIC BUILDING COMISSION
    141 S MAIN ST 808
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE GOV LAND - US 1,196,561
    CROSSING HEALTHCARE
    320 CENTRAL AVE
    DECATUR,IL62523     		NONE PC SOFTWARE SYSTEM - US 351,703
    SEQUOIA FARM FOUNDATION
    145 N MERCHANT ST
    DECATUR,IL62523     		RELATED ENTITY POF BUILDING - US 242,246
    Total .................................bullet 3a 139,551,366
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    aINSURANCE CLAIM         8,934
    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 1,119,602  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 1,012,319  
    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.....     14 671  
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		    18 4,978,279  
    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)..   7,110,871 8,934
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    7,119,805
    (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.)
    1A INCOME IS THE RESULT OF AN INSURANCE CLAIM
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (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) (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 (2018)
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    Software Version: 2018v3.1


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) 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

    		$ 181,560,192


    (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) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    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) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    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) (2018)

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    GLASS TOPS 2004-04-21 1,542 1,505 SL 7.0000 37      
    CHAIR 2005-02-22 158 151 SL 7.0000 7      
    145 MERCHANT - BLDG 2008-01-01 800,000 202,758 SL 39.0000 20,513      
    IMPROVEMENTS - 145 2008-06-15 657,473 159,783 SL 39.0000 16,858      
    APARTMENT - 145 2008-01-01 40,000 10,140 SL 39.0000 1,026      
    EQUIPMENT 2011-06-01 187,545 174,153 SL 7.14 % 13,392      
    228 SOUTHMORELAND - BLDG 2012-10-26 65,822 8,792 SL 2.56 % 1,688      
    EQUIPMENT 2012-06-01 178,435 140,136 SL 14.29 % 25,498      
    IMPROVEMENTS - 228 2013-06-18 3,122 2,007 SL 14.28 % 446      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2013-01-29 1,740 1,119 SL 14.28 % 621      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2013-11-11 3,455 2,222 SL 14.28 % 493      
    IMPROVEMENTS - 228 2013-10-08 14,017 1,511 SL 2.56 % 359      
    BLDG IMPROVEMENTS 2013-02-01 22,019 2,755 SL 2.56 % 565      
    IMPROVEMENTS - 145 2013-11-21 11,701 1,238 SL 2.56 % 300      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2013-06-30 14,379 12,942 SL 10.00 % 1,437      
    COMP EQUIPMENT 2013-06-30 20,345 18,311 SL 10.00 % 2,034      
    COMP SOFTWARE - 145 2013-07-01 3,507 3,155 SL 10.00 % 352      
    MAC BOOK AIR 2013-11-08 1,444 1,300 SL 10.00 % 144      
    FURNITURE - 228 2013-06-30 15,417 9,912 SL 14.28 % 2,202      
    OFFICE FURNITURE 2013-03-07 17,459 11,225 SL 14.28 % 2,493      
    FURNITURE - 145 2013-08-09 4,802 3,087 SL 14.28 % 686      
    FURNITURE 2013-06-07 1,766 1,134 SL 14.28 % 632      
    2013 CHEVY TAHOE VIN#4436 2013-01-11 54,000 48,600 SL 10.00 % 5,400      
    2014 JEEP GR CHR VIN#9765 2013-10-31 43,330 38,997 SL 10.00 % 4,333      
    TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT - 145 2013-10-08 18,672 16,803 SL 10.00 % 1,869      
    TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 2013-10-28 26,003 23,404 SL 10.00 % 2,599      
    RADIO EQUIPMENT 2013-02-13 500 450 SL 10.00 % 50      
    RADIO EQUIPMENT 2013-04-08 2,840 2,556 SL 10.00 % 284      
    MACH & EQUIPMENT 2013-02-27 1,458 936 SL 14.28 % 522      
    BINOCULARS 2013-01-31 2,162 1,390 SL 14.28 % 309      
    CAMERA - 407 2013-03-26 25,053 22,549 SL 10.00 % 2,504      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2013-05-28 6,505 5,855 SL 10.00 % 650      
    SECURITY - 145 2013-04-02 17,491 15,741 SL 10.00 % 1,750      
    SECURITY 2013-04-02 22,583 20,326 SL 10.00 % 2,257      
    SECURITY - 228 2013-11-11 7,787 7,007 SL 10.00 % 780      
    TOWER SECURITY 2013-12-06 17,528 15,777 SL 10.00 % 1,751      
    FIRST AID 2013-07-26 3,400 2,187 SL 14.28 % 486      
    IMPROVEMENTS - 228 2014-06-30 500 350 SL 20.00 % 150      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 14,473 14,156 SL 20.00 % 317      
    FURNITURE & FIXTURES 2014-06-30 15,758 7,879 SL 14.29 % 2,252      
    TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 2,465 1,726 SL 20.00 % 493      
    RADIO EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 2,673 1,872 SL 20.00 % 535      
    MISC EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 2,298 1,610 SL 20.00 % 460      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 15,119 10,584 SL 20.00 % 3,024      
    SECURITY EQUIPMENT 2014-06-30 5,369 3,759 SL 20.00 % 1,074      
    VEHICLE/SECURITY EQUIP 2014-06-30 6,530 4,571 SL 20.00 % 1,306      
    GARAGE DOOR - 228 2015-06-04 9,584 3,424 SL 14.28 % 1,369      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2015-09-01 18,123 9,062 SL 20.00 % 3,625      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2015-07-27 14,176 7,088 SL 20.00 % 2,835      
    COMPUTERS 2015-03-09 1,757 878 SL 20.00 % 879      
    SOFTWARE 2015-04-14 2,978 2,482 SL 16.67 % 496      
    SOFTWARE 2015-12-09 5,325 4,438 SL 16.67 % 887      
    CELL PHONE BOOSTERS 2015-02-06 7,576 3,788 SL 20.00 % 1,515      
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    FURNITURE 2015-02-06 930 332 SL 14.28 % 598      
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    2015 CHEVY TAHOE VIN#5951 2015-05-07 38,374 19,187 SL 20.00 % 7,675      
    SURECALL EQUIPMENT 2015-06-09 3,980 1,990 SL 20.00 % 796      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2015-05-08 9,042 4,520 SL 20.00 % 1,808      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2015-12-01 7,079 3,540 SL 20.00 % 1,416      
    SECURITY EQUIPMENT 2015-04-02 14,295 7,148 SL 20.00 % 2,859      
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    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2016-09-01 3,634 1,000 SL 20.00 % 727      
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    COMPUTER 2016-06-03 2,068 673 SL 20.00 % 414      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2016-07-27 3,886 1,068 SL 20.00 % 777      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2016-11-30 1,999 450 SL 20.00 % 1,549      
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    CANON CAMERA 2016-09-29 5,999 1,650 SL 20.00 % 1,200      
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    JD H260 LOAD 2016-10-07 7,775 1,250 SL 14.28 % 1,110      
    JD 3046R 2016-10-07 26,000 4,180 SL 14.28 % 3,713      
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    FRONTIER BB2184 2016-10-27 1,600 258 SL 14.28 % 1,342      
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    IMPROVEMENTS 2016-12-01 94,099 7,057 SL 6.67 % 6,276      
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    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-08-14 8,160 816 SL 20.00 % 1,632      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-02-03 5,376 538 SL 20.00 % 1,075      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-01-12 1,889 189 SL 20.00 % 1,700      
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    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-02-09 1,999 200 SL 20.00 % 1,799      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-04-03 629 63 SL 20.00 % 566      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-09-18 2,345 235 SL 20.00 % 469      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-08-01 155,766 15,577 SL 20.00 % 31,153      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-10-16 7,500 750 SL 20.00 % 1,500      
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    OFFICE FURNITURE 2017-03-27 4,133 295 SL 14.29 % 591      
    CONFERENCE TABLE 2017-06-19 1,507 108 SL 14.29 % 1,399      
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    EQUIPMENT 2017-11-08 2,210 221 SL 20.00 % 442      
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    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2017-03-03 1,099 110 SL 20.00 % 989      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-07-03 1,003 100 SL 20.00 % 903      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-10-16 2,705 271 SL 20.00 % 541      
    RADIO EQUIPMENT 2017-10-09 3,190 319 SL 20.00 % 638      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2017-10-09 7,339 734 SL 20.00 % 1,468      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2017-10-09 1,353 135 SL 20.00 % 1,218      
    FURNITURE -CHAIRS 2017-10-09 781 56 SL 14.29 % 725      
    EQUIPMENT 2017-11-08 2,039 204 SL 20.00 % 408      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2017-12-04 1,500 150 SL 20.00 % 1,350      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2017-12-07 1,765 177 SL 20.00 % 1,588      
    EQUIPMENT 2017-12-12 849 85 SL 20.00 % 764      
    FARM EQUIPMENT 2017-07-17 3,500 250 SL 14.29 % 500      
    FURNITURE 2017-01-14 1,257 90 SL 14.29 % 1,167      
    MOTION LIGHTS 2017-01-19 3,384 113 SL 6.67 % 226      
    FURNITURE 2017-01-27 4,590 328 SL 14.29 % 656      
    IMPROV GUTTERS 2017-01-31 7,090 236 SL 6.67 % 473      
    STEEL BUILDING 2017-05-04 43,504 698 SL 2.56 % 1,115      
    IMPROV FENCE 2017-01-26 52,521 1,749 SL 6.67 % 3,503      
    IMPROV SPRINKLERS 2017-06-07 3,950 132 SL 6.67 % 263      
    IMPROV FENCE 2017-06-27 31,841 1,060 SL 6.67 % 2,124      
    REMODEL 2017-12-31 262,739 281 SL 2.56 % 6,737      
    FURN DESK 2017-06-06 2,357 168 SL 14.29 % 337      
    SECURITY CAMERAS 2017-10-09 12,199 871 SL 14.29 % 1,743      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2018-06-30 26,609   SL 7.14 % 1,900      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2018-06-30 4,707   SL 10.00 % 471      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 407 2018-06-30 8,232   SL 10.00 % 823      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2018-06-30 8,840   SL 10.00 % 884      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2018-06-30 7,500   SL 10.00 % 750      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2018-10-15 2,200   SL 10.00 % 220      
    COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2018-09-18 2,160   SL 10.00 % 216      
    EQUIPMENT 2018-06-07 11,790   SL 10.00 % 1,179      
    EQUIPMENT 2018-06-30 23,275   SL 10.00 % 2,328      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2018-03-01 7,609   SL 10.00 % 761      
    CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2018-11-08 9,476   SL 10.00 % 948      
    RADIO EQUIPMENT 2018-07-26 3,386   SL 10.00 % 339      
    REMODEL 2018-03-29 59,700   SL 2.03 % 1,214      
    IMPROVEMENTS 2018-09-15 24,341   SL 3.33 % 811      
    FURNITURE 2018-03-29 13,710   SL 7.14 % 979      

    TY 2018 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
      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 65332ERASMUSRAND 0165 SOUTH AFRICA98-6057022

    TY 2018 LandEtcSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Auto./Transportation Equip. 201,285 170,123 31,162 30,000
    Furniture and Fixtures 233,005 145,918 87,087 88,000
    Machinery and Equipment 1,760,739 1,363,412 397,327 400,000
    Buildings 2,761,930 482,783 2,279,147 2,280,000
    Improvements 317,991 52,517 265,474 266,000
    Land 387,370   387,370 450,000


    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    BARNES & THORNBURG LLP 191,948 0 0 191,948
    OTHER 2,708 0 0 2,708
    QUARLES & BRADY 49,062 0 0 49,062


    TY 2018 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INCOME TAX RECEIVABLE 73,127 14,396 40,215
    OTHER ASSETS   200 200
    PAYROLL TAX RECEIVABLE   25,819  


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Amount
    PERSONAL INJURY PAYMENT MADE UNDER INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE 200,000
    RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 2,317,750


    TY 2018 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    AUTO EXPENSE 5,112     5,112
    BANK FEES 7,315     7,315
    BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 9,925     9,925
    CONTRACT LABOR 238,419     238,419
    CURRENCY EXCHANGE LOSS 349,960     349,960
    LICENSE, PERMITS, & FEES 10     10
    MEALS 45,377     45,377
    MEDIA 12,962     12,962
    MISCELLANEOUS 63,860     63,860
    POSTAGE 1,403     1,403
    PROGRAM - COMMUNITY 332,538     332,538
    PROGRAM - CONFLICT MITIGATION 5,258,047     5,258,047
    PROGRAM - FOOD SECURITY 292,938     292,938
    PROGRAM - PUBLIC SAFETY 5,291,767     5,291,767
    PUBLICATIONS 10,808     10,808
    REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 121,918     121,918
    SECURITY 432     432
    SHIPPING 28,139     28,139
    SUPPLIES 215,867     215,867
    TRAINING/SEMINARS 2,748     2,748


    TY 2018 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    INSURANCE CLAIM 8,934    
    Other Investment Income 671    


    TY 2018 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Description Amount
    RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 2,717,911


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
    EIN:
    47-0824756
    Software ID:
    18007218
    Software Version:
    2018v3.1
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 142,204     142,204
    PAYROLL TAXES 94,378     94,378
    REAL ESTATE TAX 51,583     51,583