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
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
Name of foundation
BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
OMAHA, NE68102
A Employer identification number

20-1768874
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(402) 341-0933
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$17,559,730J 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) 30,623,719
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 6,500 6,500  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 2 2  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,329,254
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 31,233,174
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 31,230,082
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
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 52,426 52,426  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 32,011,901 31,289,010  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 501,292 0   501,292
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 877,630 0   877,630
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 406,186 0   406,186
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 6,914 0   6,914
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 16,955 0   16,955
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 390,477 0   390,477
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 168,559 0   79,639
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 116,018 0   116,018
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 28,659 0   28,659
22 Printing and publications.......... 750 0   750
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 50,609 0   50,609
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,564,049 0   2,475,129
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 44,679,535 32,388,197
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 47,243,584 0   34,863,326
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -15,231,683
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 31,289,010
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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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............. 359,370    
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,430,965 2,109,797 2,109,797
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.......... 409,229 320,590 320,590
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 0 Click to see attachment14,961,005 14,961,005
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 19,983,189 Click to see attachment168,338 168,338
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)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet20,348
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet20,348      
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment8,131,205 Click to see attachment0 Click to see attachment0
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 30,313,958 17,559,730 17,559,730
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 9,749  
18 Grants payable................. 6,063,479 10,223,611
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)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 6,073,228 10,223,611
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 24,240,730 7,336,119
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 24,240,730 7,336,119
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 30,313,958 17,559,730
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 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
24,240,730
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-15,231,683
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
9,009,047
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
1,672,928
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
7,336,119
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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 PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES D 2019-01-19 2020-12-31
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 31,233,174   3,092 31,230,082
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       31,230,082
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 31,230,082
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  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved 		(b)
Reserved 		(c)
Reserved 		(d)
Reserved
2
Reserved...........................
2
3
Reserved...........................
3
4
Reserved...........................
4
5
Reserved...........................
5
6
Reserved...........................
6
7
Reserved...........................
7
8
Reserved,..........................
8
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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 for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 434,917
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% 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 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 434,917
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 434,917
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 293,536
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 293,536
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 141,381
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 2021 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 the instructions
for the 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$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
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
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNE
    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 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? 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
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletWWW.BUFFETTEARLYCHILDHOODFUND.ORG
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSUSAN MULLIN Telephone no.bullet (402) 341-0933

    Located atbullet808 CONAGRA DRIVE STE 200OMAHANE ZIP+4bullet68102
    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 2020, 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? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    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 2020?.............
    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 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    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
     
     
    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 2020 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 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    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 2020?
    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
     
     
    .........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
     
     
    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
    SUSAN A BUFFETT DIRECTOR & CHAIR
    5.00     		0 0 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    HELEN RAIKES DIRECTOR & TREASURER
    5.00     		0 0 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    WALLACE WEITZ DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
    5.00     		0 0 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    MIKE BURKE VICE-PRESIDENT
    40.00     		202,111 66,423 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    JESSIE RASMUSSEN PRESIDENT
    40.00     		299,181 63,282 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    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
    PORTIA KENNEL SENIOR ADVISOR
    40.00     		222,401 49,674 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    GLADYS HAYNES DIRECTOR OF NEBRASKA
    40.00     		174,631 67,218 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    ERIC BUCHANAN DIRECTOR OF STRATEGI
    40.00     		169,947 55,515 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    SUSAN MULLIN OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
    40.00     		151,118 55,738 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    EVA ROBERTS DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM
    40.00     		151,418 48,336 0
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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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
    GMMB STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING 130,000
    3050 K STREET NW STE 100
    WASHINGTON,DC20007
    NEIMAND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING 86,500
    1100 VERMONT AVENUE NW STE 200
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
    EARLY OPPORTUNITIES LLC STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING 75,000
    5006 50TH PLACE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20016
    FACTOR3 DIGITAL STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTING 58,190
    4915 PALE MORNING DUN ROAD
    ELKRIDGE,MD21075
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    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  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    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.........................bullet0
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    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
    22,813,066
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    3,122,559
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    25,935,625
    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
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    25,935,625
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    389,034
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    25,546,591
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    1,277,330
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    1,277,330
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    434,917
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    434,917
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    842,413
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    842,413
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    842,413
    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
    34,863,326
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    34,863,326
    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
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    34,863,326
    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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2019     		(c)
    2019     		(d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 842,413
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015......  
    b From 2016......  
    c From 2017......  
    d From 2018......  
    e From 2019...... 49,136,687
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 49,136,687
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 34,863,326
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 842,413
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 34,020,913
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (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 83,157,600
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    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......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........     		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) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		83,157,600
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016....  
    b Excess from 2017....  
    c Excess from 2018....  
    d Excess from 2019.... 49,136,687
    e Excess from 2020.... 34,020,913
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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 2020, 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) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    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 (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    NEO PHILANTHROPY
    45 WEST 36TH STREET 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		  PC FUNDERS GROUP MEMBERSHIP 15,000
    EDUCARE OF WASHINGTON DC
    640 ANACOSTIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20019     		  PC RENOVATION SUPPORT 1,500,000
    KANSAS CITY FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY
    1714 EAST 18TH STREET
    KANSAS CITY,MO64108     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,750
    JUST PARTNERS INC
    1425 MARKET BLVD STE 530-322
    ROSWELL,GA30076     		  PC RACE MATTERS INSTITUTE PROJECT SUPPORT 35,000
    LEARNING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DOUGLAS & SARPY COUNTIES
    1612 N 24TH STREET
    OMAHA,NE68110     		  SO I WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT 16,800
    COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA
    1212 NEW YORK AVE NW STE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC EC SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES PROJECT SUPPORT 250,000
    ALL OUR KIN
    414A CHAPEL STREET ST 100
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM SUPPORT 261,582
    BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    210 W 7 STREET
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		  GOV PN-3 IMPACT CENTER SUPPORT 225,310
    BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM - MILWAUKEE
    PO BOX 500
    MILWAUKEE,WI53201     		  GOV EDUCARE MILWAUKEE LOCAL EVALUATION SUPPORT 53,310
    BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS PROJECT INC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
    1295 BOYLSTON ST STE 320
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  PC FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TECH ASSISTANCE 90,000
    BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS PROJECT INC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON
    1295 BOYLSTON ST STE 320
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  PC ELN PROJECT SUPPORT 327,450
    CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING
    3801 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
    DENVER,CO80205     		  PC EMBRACE PROJECT SUPPORT 165,875
    COLLEGE OF ST MARY
    7000 MERCY ROAD
    OMAHA,NE68106     		  PC CHILDCARE ASSOCIATES PROGRAM SUPPORT 172,000
    COMIC RELIEF INC
    488 MADISON AVENUE 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		  PC RED NOSE DAY - SAVE THE CHILDREN MATCHING GRANT 1,177,400
    EDUCARE LINCOLN
    3435 N 14TH STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68521     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 2,567,498
    EDUCARE OF OMAHA INC
    3110 W STREET
    OMAHA,NE68107     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 4,432,930
    EDUCARE WASHINGTON DC
    640 ANACOSTIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20019     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 1,053,075
    ERIKSON INSTITUTE
    451 NORTH LASALLE STREET
    CHICAGO,IL606544510     		  PC OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    ERIKSON INSTITUTE
    451 NORTH LASALLE STREET
    CHICAGO,IL606544510     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM SUPPORT 45,602
    FOUNDATIONS INC
    701 EAST GATE DR STE 300
    MT LAUREL,NJ08054     		  PC CAMPAIGN FOR GRADE-LEVEL READING SUPPORT 150,000
    HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADEPHIA
    1211 CHESTNUT STREET STE 801
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19107     		  PC HOMEGROWN PROJECT SUPPORT 66,500
    KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
    97 WATER STREET
    WATERVILLE,ME04901     		  PC ELN PARENT AMBASSADORS PROJECT SUPPORT 368,240
    KINDLING GROUP
    4201 N BROADWAY ST
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		  PC NO SMALL MATTER PROJECT SUPPORT 125,000
    LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 100
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC LINCOLN LITTLES PROGRAM SUPPORT 125,000
    NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION
    1651 PRINCE STREET
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD INNOVATION SUMMIT 5,000
    NCSL FOUNDATION FOR STATE LEGISLATURES
    7700 E 1ST PL
    DENVER,CO80230     		  PC LEGISLATIVE EC FELLOWS PROGRAM SUPPORT 100,000
    NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION
    215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 200
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC FIRST FIVE NEBRASKA OPERATING SUPPORT, ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM SUPPORT, COMMUNITIES4KIDS SUPPORT AND ANNUAL LUNCHEON SUPPORT 3,371,659
    NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE
    3200 N 30TH STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68111     		  PC EMERGENCY COVID RELIEF 250,000
    NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE
    3200 N 30TH STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68111     		  PC OPERATING SUPPORT 5,924,393
    NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION
    2545 N29TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53210     		  PC EDUCARE MILWAUKEE QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORT 564,943
    OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND
    33 W MONROE STREET STE 2400
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		  PC EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK (ELN); FIRST FIVE YEARS FUND SUPPORT; ANNUAL LUNCHEON SUPPORT 3,789,250
    PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS
    1004 FARNAM STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102     		  SO I BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM SUPPORT 70,000
    PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
    PO BOX 415649
    BOSTON,MA02241     		  GOV CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPING CHILD OPERATING SUPPORT 1,510,834
    PROJECT HARMONY
    11949 Q STREET
    OMAHA,NE68137     		  PC IMPACT FROM INFANCY PROJECT SUPPORT 503,900
    SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
    2850 N 24TH STREET
    PHOENIX,AZ85008     		  PC ELN QUALITY TEACHING INITIATIVE SUPPORT AND EGC BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT SUPPORT 1,037,331
    TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    525 W 120TH STREET BOX 21
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		  PC VISIONING EC POLICY PROJECT SUPPORT 250,000
    TSNEMISSIONWORKS
    89 SOUTH ST STE 700
    BOSTON,MA02111     		  PC ECFC MEMBERSHIP 50,000
    UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION
    301 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		  PC MLK BREAKFAST BENEFIT SUPPORT 2,500
    UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
    PO BOX 405803
    ATLANTA,GA30384     		  GOV EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 368,884
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
    1010 LINCOLN MALL STE 300
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC THRIVE EVENT SUPPORT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT 114,966
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MED CTR MONROE MEYER INSTITUTE
    600 SOUTH 42ND STREET
    OMAHA,NE68198     		  GOV OMAHA EARLY LEARNING CENTER AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES EVALUATION; MINDFULNESS & MASTERY SUPPORT 649,865
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH
    987835 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
    OMAHA,NE68198     		  GOV EDUCARE OMAHA EVALUATION 180,041
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN
    PO BOX 830861
    LINCOLN,NE68583     		  GOV EDUCARE LINCOLN EVALUATION 119,309
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL FPG CHILD DEVELOPMENT INST
    105 SMITH LEVEL RD BOX 8180
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27599     		  GOV FRANK PORTER GRAHAM CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 200,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 32,388,197
    bApproved for future payment
    TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
    525 WEST 120TH STREET BOX 21
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORTEARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORT 250,000
    EDUCARE LINCOLN
    3435 N 14TH STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68521     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 436,376
    EDUCARE OF OMAHA INC
    3110 W STREET
    OMAHA,NE68107     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 3,397,500
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL - FPG CHILD DEVELOPMENT INST
    CB 8180 105 SMITH LEVEL RD
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27599     		  GOV EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000
    OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND
    33 W MONROE STREET STE 2400
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		  PC EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK AND FIRST FIVE YEARS FUND SUPPORT 493,250
    NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION
    215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 200
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS SUPPORT 831,746
    NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE
    3200 N 30TH STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68111     		  PC ALL OUR KIN PROGRAM SUPPORT 4,510,543
    PROJECT HARMONY
    11949 Q STREET
    OMAHA,NE68137     		  PC IMPACT FROM INFANCY SUPPORT 5,808
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL FPG CHILD DEVELOPMENT INST
    CB 8180 105 SMITH LEVEL RD
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27599     		  GOV EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK EVALUATION SUPPORT 248,388
    Total .................................bullet 3b 10,223,611
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
    a
    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 6,500  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 2  
    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 ............     		    18 1,329,254  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue:
    aPROG REL INV: NOTES REC INT INC     		    14 52,426  
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,388,182 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,388,182
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    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
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    Form 990PF Part XV Line 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
    NEO PHILANTHROPY45 WEST 36TH STREET 6TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		  PC FUNDERS GROUP MEMBERSHIP 15,000
    EDUCARE OF WASHINGTON DC640 ANACOSTIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20019     		  PC RENOVATION SUPPORT 1,500,000
    KANSAS CITY FRIENDS OF ALVIN AILEY1714 EAST 18TH STREET
    KANSAS CITY,MO64108     		  PC GENERAL SUPPORT 1,750
    JUST PARTNERS INC1425 MARKET BLVD STE 530-322
    ROSWELL,GA30076     		  PC RACE MATTERS INSTITUTE PROJECT SUPPORT 35,000
    LEARNING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DOUGLAS & SARPY COUNTIES1612 N 24TH STREET
    OMAHA,NE68110     		  SO I WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SUPPORT 16,800
    COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA1212 NEW YORK AVE NW STE 300
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		  PC EC SERVICES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES PROJECT SUPPORT 250,000
    ALL OUR KIN414A CHAPEL STREET ST 100
    NEW HAVEN,CT06511     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PILOT PROGRAM SUPPORT 261,582
    BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM210 W 7 STREET
    AUSTIN,TX78701     		  GOV PN-3 IMPACT CENTER SUPPORT 225,310
    BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM - MILWAUKEEPO BOX 500
    MILWAUKEE,WI53201     		  GOV EDUCARE MILWAUKEE LOCAL EVALUATION SUPPORT 53,310
    BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS PROJECT INC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON1295 BOYLSTON ST STE 320
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  PC FAMILY ENGAGEMENT TECH ASSISTANCE 90,000
    BRAZELTON TOUCHPOINTS PROJECT INC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL BOSTON1295 BOYLSTON ST STE 320
    BOSTON,MA02215     		  PC ELN PROJECT SUPPORT 327,450
    CLAYTON EARLY LEARNING3801 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD
    DENVER,CO80205     		  PC EMBRACE PROJECT SUPPORT 165,875
    COLLEGE OF ST MARY7000 MERCY ROAD
    OMAHA,NE68106     		  PC CHILDCARE ASSOCIATES PROGRAM SUPPORT 172,000
    COMIC RELIEF INC488 MADISON AVENUE 10TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10022     		  PC RED NOSE DAY - SAVE THE CHILDREN MATCHING GRANT 1,177,400
    EDUCARE LINCOLN3435 N 14TH STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68521     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 2,567,498
    EDUCARE OF OMAHA INC3110 W STREET
    OMAHA,NE68107     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 4,432,930
    EDUCARE WASHINGTON DC640 ANACOSTIA AVENUE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20019     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 1,053,075
    ERIKSON INSTITUTE451 NORTH LASALLE STREET
    CHICAGO,IL606544510     		  PC OPERATING SUPPORT 100,000
    ERIKSON INSTITUTE451 NORTH LASALLE STREET
    CHICAGO,IL606544510     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD ONLINE LEARNING PROGRAM SUPPORT 45,602
    FOUNDATIONS INC701 EAST GATE DR STE 300
    MT LAUREL,NJ08054     		  PC CAMPAIGN FOR GRADE-LEVEL READING SUPPORT 150,000
    HEALTH FEDERATION OF PHILADEPHIA1211 CHESTNUT STREET STE 801
    PHILADELPHIA,PA19107     		  PC HOMEGROWN PROJECT SUPPORT 66,500
    KENNEBEC VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM97 WATER STREET
    WATERVILLE,ME04901     		  PC ELN PARENT AMBASSADORS PROJECT SUPPORT 368,240
    KINDLING GROUP4201 N BROADWAY ST
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		  PC NO SMALL MATTER PROJECT SUPPORT 125,000
    LINCOLN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 100
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC LINCOLN LITTLES PROGRAM SUPPORT 125,000
    NATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION1651 PRINCE STREET
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD INNOVATION SUMMIT 5,000
    NCSL FOUNDATION FOR STATE LEGISLATURES7700 E 1ST PL
    DENVER,CO80230     		  PC LEGISLATIVE EC FELLOWS PROGRAM SUPPORT 100,000
    NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 200
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC FIRST FIVE NEBRASKA OPERATING SUPPORT, ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS PROGRAM SUPPORT, COMMUNITIES4KIDS SUPPORT AND ANNUAL LUNCHEON SUPPORT 3,371,659
    NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE3200 N 30TH STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68111     		  PC EMERGENCY COVID RELIEF 250,000
    NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE3200 N 30TH STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68111     		  PC OPERATING SUPPORT 5,924,393
    NEXT DOOR FOUNDATION2545 N29TH STREET
    MILWAUKEE,WI53210     		  PC EDUCARE MILWAUKEE QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORT 564,943
    OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND33 W MONROE STREET STE 2400
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		  PC EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK (ELN); FIRST FIVE YEARS FUND SUPPORT; ANNUAL LUNCHEON SUPPORT 3,789,250
    PARTNERSHIP 4 KIDS1004 FARNAM STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68102     		  SO I BOOK BUDDY PROGRAM SUPPORT 70,000
    PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGEPO BOX 415649
    BOSTON,MA02241     		  GOV CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPING CHILD OPERATING SUPPORT 1,510,834
    PROJECT HARMONY11949 Q STREET
    OMAHA,NE68137     		  PC IMPACT FROM INFANCY PROJECT SUPPORT 503,900
    SOUTHWEST HUMAN DEVELOPMENT2850 N 24TH STREET
    PHOENIX,AZ85008     		  PC ELN QUALITY TEACHING INITIATIVE SUPPORT AND EGC BREAKTHROUGH PROJECT SUPPORT 1,037,331
    TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY525 W 120TH STREET BOX 21
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		  PC VISIONING EC POLICY PROJECT SUPPORT 250,000
    TSNEMISSIONWORKS89 SOUTH ST STE 700
    BOSTON,MA02111     		  PC ECFC MEMBERSHIP 50,000
    UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION301 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		  PC MLK BREAKFAST BENEFIT SUPPORT 2,500
    UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI OFFICE OF RESEARCH ADMINISTRATIONPO BOX 405803
    ATLANTA,GA30384     		  GOV EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 368,884
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION1010 LINCOLN MALL STE 300
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC THRIVE EVENT SUPPORT & LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORT 114,966
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MED CTR MONROE MEYER INSTITUTE600 SOUTH 42ND STREET
    OMAHA,NE68198     		  GOV OMAHA EARLY LEARNING CENTER AND EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES EVALUATION; MINDFULNESS & MASTERY SUPPORT 649,865
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER - COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH987835 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER
    OMAHA,NE68198     		  GOV EDUCARE OMAHA EVALUATION 180,041
    UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLNPO BOX 830861
    LINCOLN,NE68583     		  GOV EDUCARE LINCOLN EVALUATION 119,309
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL FPG CHILD DEVELOPMENT INST105 SMITH LEVEL RD BOX 8180
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27599     		  GOV FRANK PORTER GRAHAM CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 200,000
    Total ...............................bullet 3a 32,388,197
    bApproved for future payment
    TEACHERS COLLEGE AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY525 WEST 120TH STREET BOX 21
    NEW YORK,NY10027     		  PC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORTEARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORT 250,000
    EDUCARE LINCOLN3435 N 14TH STREET
    LINCOLN,NE68521     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 436,376
    EDUCARE OF OMAHA INC3110 W STREET
    OMAHA,NE68107     		  PC QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 3,397,500
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL - FPG CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTCB 8180 105 SMITH LEVEL RD
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27599     		  GOV EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM OPERATING SUPPORT 50,000
    OUNCE OF PREVENTION FUND33 W MONROE STREET STE 2400
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		  PC EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK AND FIRST FIVE YEARS FUND SUPPORT 493,250
    NEBRASKA CHILDREN & FAMILIES FOUNDATION215 CENTENNIAL MALL S STE 200
    LINCOLN,NE68508     		  PC ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIPS SUPPORT 831,746
    NEBRASKA EARLY CHILDHOOD COLLABORATIVE3200 N 30TH STREET STE 200
    OMAHA,NE68111     		  PC ALL OUR KIN PROGRAM SUPPORT 4,510,543
    PROJECT HARMONY11949 Q STREET
    OMAHA,NE68137     		  PC IMPACT FROM INFANCY SUPPORT 5,808
    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA - CHAPEL HILL FPG CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTCB 8180 105 SMITH LEVEL RD
    CHAPEL HILL,NC27599     		  GOV EDUCARE LEARNING NETWORK EVALUATION SUPPORT 248,388
    Total ................................bullet 3b 10,223,611
    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
    2020
    Name of the organization
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
     
    Employer identification number

    20-1768874
    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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020) Page 2
    Name of organization
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
          		Employer identification number
    20-1768874
    Part I
    Contributors
    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
    THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION
     
    808 CONAGRA DRIVE SUITE 200
     
    OMAHA, NE68102

    		$ 30,623,719


    (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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
          		Employer identification number

    20-1768874
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 68,900 SHARES OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B STOCK $ 15,023,645 2020-02-26
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
    1
    		 76,950 SHARES OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B STOCK $ 15,600,074 2020-03-11
    (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) (2020)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
          		Employer identification number

    20-1768874
    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) (2020)
    Additional Data


    Software ID:  
    Software Version:  

    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING 16,955 0   16,955

    TY 2020 GeneralExplanationAttachment
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    PROPERTY DISTRIBUTIONS VALUED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 DURING 2020, 16 PROPERTY DISTRIBUTION GRANTS WERE MADE TO NINE (9) SECTION 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. ALL PROPERTY DISTRIBUTIONS WERE OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B STOCK. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE AND BOOK VALUE OF THE DISTRIBUTED SHARES WAS $18,857,781 AND $19,209,259, RESPECTIVELY. THE DONATED STOCK'S DEPRECIATION IN VALUE, $351,472, IS REPORTED ON FORM 990-PF, PART III, LINE 3.

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY - CLASS B 168,338 168,338

    TY 2020 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    14,961,005
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    14,961,005
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2020 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL 6,914 0   6,914


    TY 2020 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    STONEHENGE NEBRASKA NMTC INVESTMENT FUND II, LLC 4,025,000 0 0
    USBCDC INVESTMENT FUND 102, LLC 4,106,205 0 0


    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Description Amount
    CHANGE IN VALUE OF DONATED STOCK 351,472
    UNREALIZED LOSS ON SECURITIES 1,321,456


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    MISCELLANEOUS 18,600 0   18,600
    TELEPHONE 7,648 0   7,648
    INSURANCE 9,383 0   9,383
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 14,573 0   14,573
    POSTAGE 133 0   133
    INTERNET 16 0   16
    REPAIRS 256 0   256


    TY 2020 OtherIncomeSchedule2
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
    PROG REL INV: NOTES REC INT INC 52,426 52,426 52,426


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER PROFESSIONAL 390,477 0   390,477


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
    EIN:
    20-1768874
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    PAYROLL TAXES 79,639 0   79,639
    EXCISE TAXES 88,920 0   0