Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1053 W ROTARY WAY SUITE A
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DECATUR, IL62521
A Employer identification number

47-0824756
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(217) 423-9286
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$720,697,528J 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) 356,063,646
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 11,706,742 11,706,742 11,706,742
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 4,738,881 4,738,881 4,738,881
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 4,679,575
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 455,471,221
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 4,679,575
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 4,679,575
9 Income modifications........... 9,799,757
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
List of Attached Documents:
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432,580    
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 377,621,424 21,125,198 30,924,955
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 765,728     765,728
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 2,328,912     2,328,912
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 407,046     407,046
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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795,398     795,398
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
83,717     83,717
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
22,462     22,462
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
480,114     480,114
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
199,639    
20 Occupancy.............. 247,554     247,554
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 315,666     315,681
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
40,039,059     40,039,059
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 45,685,295 0   45,485,671
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 458,103,720 457,671,720
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 503,789,015 0   503,157,391
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -126,167,591
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 21,125,198
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 30,924,955
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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............. 426,363 517,294 517,294
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 177,518,528 39,741,936 39,741,936
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 207,232,299 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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315,069,788 		318,630,948
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 149,961,027 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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55,233,017 		352,743,980
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 25 25 25
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow2,985,246
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow2,362,199 621,784 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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623,047 		650,000
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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50,139 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8,413,345 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8,413,345
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 535,810,165 419,598,452 720,697,528
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 57,652 112,148
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 right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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18,015 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
119,640
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 75,667 231,788
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
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 535,734,498 419,366,664
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 535,734,498 419,366,664
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 535,810,165 419,598,452
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
535,734,498
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-126,167,591
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
9,799,757
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
419,366,664
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
419,366,664
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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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 300000 BRKB P 2022-11-01 2023-02-28
b 43632 BRKB P 2023-06-21 2023-06-22
c 59905 BRKB P 2023-06-21 2023-06-28
d 262317 BRKB P 2023-06-21 2023-06-30
e 365854 BRKB P 2023-06-21 2023-08-09
300000 BRKB P 2023-11-21 2023-11-24
(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 91,240,775   94,728,000 -3,487,225
b 14,752,852   14,774,232 -21,380
c 20,001,210   20,284,432 -283,222
d 88,836,283   88,823,159 13,124
e 132,562,101   123,881,823 8,680,278
108,078,000   108,300,000 -222,000
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -3,487,225
b       -21,380
c       -283,222
d       13,124
e       8,680,278
      -222,000
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 4,679,575
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 4,679,575
Part V
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 right arrow 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) 1 293,640
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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........................... 3 293,640
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- ..... 5 293,640
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 174,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 174,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9 119,640
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow0 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part VI-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. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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 XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowIL, 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 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
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 addressright arrowwww.thehowardgbuffettfoundation.org
14
The books are in care ofright arrowTREASURER Telephone no.right arrow (217) 423-9286

Located atright arrow1053 W ROTARY WAY SUITE ADECATURIL ZIP+4right arrow62521
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, 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 right arrow
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Part VI-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? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(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)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(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.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
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
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
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 2023? .............
1d
 
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 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 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 2023.) .....................
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 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-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))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
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
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
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? .................
5d
Yes
 
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? .............................
6a
 
No
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?
7a
 
No
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? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
HOWARD G BUFFETT CHAIRMAN & CEO
40.00 		0 32,929  
1053 W ROTARY WAY SUITE A
DECATUR,IL62521
DEVON G BUFFETT Director
10.00 		0 23,674  
1053 W ROTARY WAY SUITE A
DECATUR,IL62521
TRISHA A COOK Secretary
40.00 		0    
1315 COUNTRY LANE
MT ZION,IL62549
HEIDI HEITKAMP Director
1.00 		0    
21 CAPTAIN LEACH DR
MANDAN,ND58554
MICHAEL D WALTER DIRECTOR
2.00 		0    
9905 BROADMOOR RD
OMAHA,NE68114
ANN KELLY BOLTEN President
40.00 		595,728 19,928  
5425 WISCONSIN AVE SUITE 600
CHEVY CHASE,MD20815
ERIN MORGAN Director
1.00 		0    
300 KERRI LN
SOUTH SIOUX CITY,NE68776
CHARLOTTE RYAN Treasurer
40.00 		160,000 28,058  
1053 W ROTARY WAY SUITE A
DECATUR,IL62521
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
JOANNA KOZAKOU CHIEF OF STAFF
40.00 		255,000 32,539  
4209 JAVINS DRIVE
ALEXANDRIA,VA22310
ZEYNEP ORHAN SR VP FINANCE
40.00 		228,846 36,524  
9605 SOTWEED DR
POTOMOC,MD20854
JULIA STRICKER VICE PRESIDENT
40.00 		202,692 24,828  
1945 S LOWELL ST
ARLINGTON,VA22204
SABRA BRUCKER SR EXEC ASST
40.00 		133,813 41,986  
38723 E 2300 NORTH ROAD
CROPSY,IL61731
NENE KEITA FINANCE
40.00 		126,000 31,571  
7501 SPRING LAKE DRIVE UNIT B1
BETHESDA,MD20817
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 14
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Part VII
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
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP LEGAL FEES 538,666
ONE NORTH WACKER DRIVE STE 4400
CHICAGO,IL60606
CRUMPTON GLOBAL LLC SERVICES 163,899
2101 WILSON BLVD SUITE 500
ARLINGTON,VA22201
LEVI RAY & SHOUP INC SERVICES 157,732
2401 W MONROE ST
SPRINGFIELD,IL62704
JANE ANDERSON SERVICES 132,438
521 OLD FARM COURT
DANVILLE,CA94526
NORC SERVICES 241,846
55 E MONROE ST 20TH FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60603
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow8
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT FOOD SECURITY. 34,606,092
2 PROGRAM EXPENSES FOR CONFLICT MITIGATION INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE CONSERVATION, AGRICULTURE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 3,681,775
3 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING. 488,285
4 PROGRAM EXPENSES TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SAFETY. 293,102
Part VIII-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.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 8
Part IX
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
648,286,023
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
119,136,076
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
767,422,099
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
767,422,099
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
11,511,331
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
755,910,768
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
37,795,538
Part X
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 IX, line 6..................
1
37,795,538
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
293,640
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
293,640
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
37,501,898
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
37,501,898
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
37,501,898
Part XI
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
503,157,391
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
8,559,524
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 XII, line 4. .......
4
511,716,915
Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7 37,501,898
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018...... 133,466,756
b From 2019...... 147,449,294
c From 2020...... 112,329,012
d From 2021...... 135,210,573
e From 2022...... 267,649,325
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 796,104,960
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 511,716,915
a Applied to 2022, 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 2023 distributable amount..... 37,501,898
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 474,215,017
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(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 1,270,319,977
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 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		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 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		133,466,756
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,136,853,221
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019.... 147,449,294
b Excess from 2020.... 112,329,012
c Excess from 2021.... 135,210,573
d Excess from 2022.... 267,649,325
e Excess from 2023.... 474,215,017
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
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 IX, 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 XIV
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 right arrow
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:
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XIV
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
GRANTS


SEE ATTACHED PDF
DECATUR,IL62523 		    SEE ATTACHED PDF 458,103,720
Total .................................right arrow 3a 458,103,720
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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Part XV-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
aBOOK ROYALTY         580
bMISC RETURN OF PROG EXP         432,000
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 11,706,742  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 4,738,881  
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 ............ 		        4,679,575
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) ..   16,445,623 5,112,155
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
21,557,778
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-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 XV-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 A BOOK ROYALTY PAYMENT
1B INCOME IS THE RESULT OF A REFUND OF PRIOR PERIOD PROGRAM EXPENSE
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XVI
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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Department of the Treasury
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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.
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2023
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).
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
47-0824756
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
WARREN BUFFETT
1440 KIEWIT PLAZA
 
OMAHA, NE68131

$ 247,763,646


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
WARREN BUFFETT
1440 KIEWIT PLAZA
 
OMAHA, NE68131

$ 108,300,000


(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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
1
 731,708 SHARES OF BRKB $ 247,763,646 2023-06-21
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
2
 300,000 SHARES OF BRKB $ 108,300,000 2023-11-21
(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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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
 
 
     
 
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FURN & FIXTURES 2016-12-01 4,713 4,138 SL 12.50 % 575      
JD 5115M TRCTR 2016-10-07 69,645 60,945 SL 12.50 % 8,700      
JD H260 LOAD 2016-10-07 7,775 6,803 SL 12.50 % 972      
JD 3046R 2016-10-07 26,000 22,751 SL 12.50 % 3,249      
JD 72D MOWER 2016-10-07 3,895 3,410 SL 12.50 % 485      
FRONTIER AF12G 2016-10-07 5,740 5,023 SL 12.50 % 717      
OFFICE FURNITURE 2017-03-27 4,133 3,248 SL 14.29 % 591      
OFFICE FURNITURE 2017-09-15 26,034 20,455 SL 14.29 % 3,720      
FARM EQUIPMENT 2017-07-17 3,500 2,750 SL 14.29 % 500      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2018-06-30 4,707 4,235 SL 10.00 % 472      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 407 2018-06-30 8,232 7,407 SL 10.00 % 825      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2018-06-30 8,840 7,956 SL 10.00 % 884      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2018-06-30 7,500 6,750 SL 10.00 % 750      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2018-10-15 2,200 1,980 SL 10.00 % 220      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2018-09-18 2,160 1,944 SL 10.00 % 216      
EQUIPMENT 2018-06-07 11,790 10,611 SL 10.00 % 1,179      
EQUIPMENT 2018-06-30 23,275 20,948 SL 10.00 % 2,327      
CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2018-03-01 7,609 6,849 SL 10.00 % 760      
CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2018-11-08 9,476 8,528 SL 10.00 % 948      
RADIO EQUIPMENT 2018-07-26 3,386 3,047 SL 10.00 % 339      
IMPROVEMENTS 2019-07-15 6,250 1,459 SL 6.67 % 417      
COMPUTER EQUIP 2019-08-06 9,050 6,335 SL 20.00 % 1,810      
COMPUTER EQUIP 2019-07-18 4,738 3,318 SL 20.00 % 948      
COMPUTER EQUIP 2019-11-25 5,610 3,927 SL 20.00 % 1,122      
COMPUTER EQUIP 2019-04-09 4,979 3,486 SL 20.00 % 996      
COMPUTER EQUIP 2019-10-30 15,314 10,720 SL 20.00 % 3,063      
CAMERA EQUIP 2019-07-12 40,300 28,210 SL 20.00 % 8,060      
WINDOWS -407 2020-06-05 31,535 5,256 SL 6.67 % 2,103      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2020-07-01 41,070 20,535 SL 20.00 % 8,214      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 407 2020-05-07 8,420 4,210 SL 20.00 % 1,684      
SOFTWARE - 145 2020-06-25 35,350 17,675 SL 20.00 % 7,070      
CONTRACTOR COMPUTER 2020-04-27 1,936 968 SL 20.00 % 387      
CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2020-01-14 79,998 40,000 SL 20.00 % 16,000      
ICAT TRAINING EQUIPMENT 2020-07-01 5,999 1,625 SL 20.00 % 2,575      
WINDOWS - 407 2021-05-26 10,623 1,063 SL 6.67 % 709      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2021-07-29 30,258 9,078 SL 20.00 % 6,052      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - 145 2021-04-09 7,490 2,247 SL 20.00 % 1,498      
SOFTWARE - 145 2021-06-02 35,350 10,605 SL 20.00 % 7,070      
PRINTER - NE 2021-12-08 931 279 SL 20.00 % 186      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT - DC 2021-09-13 179 54 SL 20.00 % 36      
FURNITURE - 145 2021-08-13 798 171 SL 14.29 % 114      
FURNITURE - DC 2021-08-13 595 127 SL 14.29 % 85      
FURNITURE 2021-10-12 8,798 1,885 SL 14.29 % 1,257      
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT - 145 2021-09-28 20,883 6,265 SL 20.00 % 4,177      
SECURITY EQUIPMENT - PANA 2021-08-19 8,196 2,459 SL 20.00 % 1,639      
HVAC - HILL 2022-09-23 3,577 119 SL 6.67 % 239      
COMPUTER EQUIP - 1053 2022-07-01 46,356 4,636 SL 20.00 % 9,271      
COMPUTER EQUIP - 145 2022-07-01 37,854 3,785 SL 20.00 % 7,571      
COMPUTER EQUIP - OWANACO 2022-03-08 1,609 161 SL 20.00 % 322      
SOFTWARE - 145 2022-06-08 23,500 2,350 SL 20.00 % 4,700      
COMPUTER EQUIP - WDC 2022-09-08 1,433 143 SL 20.00 % 287      
COMPUTER EQUIP 2022-04-08 19,154 1,915 SL 20.00 % 3,831      
FURN & FIX - OWANACO 2022-07-26 400 29 SL 14.29 % 57      
FURN & EQUIP 2022-03-08 30,532 2,180 SL 14.29 % 4,363      
2015 CHEVY TAHOE VIN #0384 2022-12-31 32,000 3,200 SL 20.00 % 6,400      
2021 CHEVY TAHOE VIN#7381 2022-12-31 43,200 4,320 SL 20.00 % 8,640      
2021 CHEVY TAHOE VIN #6383 2022-12-31 54,000 5,400 SL 20.00 % 10,800      
EQUIPMENT - 145 2022-05-11 5,006 501 SL 20.00 % 1,001      
RADIO EQUIP 2022-03-08 773 77 SL 20.00 % 155      
FURN & EQUIP - 1053 2022-06-30 32,585 2,327 SL 14.29 % 4,656      
TELE EQUIP - 1053 2022-06-17 3,826 383 SL 20.00 % 765      
SECURITY EQUIP - 1053 2022-05-24 1,962 196 SL 20.00 % 392      
CAMERA EQUIP 2022-09-08 43,741 4,374 SL 20.00 % 8,748      
SECURITY EQUIP - PANA 2022-02-01 8,196 820 SL 20.00 % 1,639      
SAFETY EQUIP 2022-04-08 902 90 SL 20.00 % 180      
OFFICE FURNITURE 2023-04-10 5,901   SL 7.14 % 421      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2023-07-01 96,012   SL 10.00 % 9,601      
SOFTWARE 2023-06-01 23,500   SL 10.00 % 2,350      
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT 2023-03-30 26,175   SL 10.00 % 2,618      
CAMERA EQUIPMENT 2023-09-01 49,313   SL 10.00 % 4,931      

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS A 55,185,242 352,706,280
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS 47,775 37,700
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B    

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

315,069,788
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

318,630,948
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


 


TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Auto./Transportation Equip. 210,904 120,464 90,440 100,000
Furniture and Fixtures 242,304 177,427 64,877 60,000
Machinery and Equipment 2,462,596 2,035,798 426,798 450,000
Improvements 69,442 28,510 40,932 40,000


TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BARNES & THORNBURG 581,105 0 0 581,105
DENTONS US LLP 211,305 0 0 211,305
OTHER 1,809 0 0 1,809
QUARLES & BRADY 1,179 0 0 1,179


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
ASSETS TO BE DONATED   8,358,623 8,358,623
OTHER ASSETS 24,320 28,903 28,903
PAYROLL TAX RECEIVABLE 25,819 25,819 25,819


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
BANK FEES 29,173     29,173
BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS 59,351     59,351
BUSINESS MEETINGS 48,092     48,092
CURRENCY EXCHANGE LOSS 1,347     1,347
INSURANCE 41,008     41,008
LICENSE, PERMITS, & FEES 3,201     3,201
MEDIA 12,868     12,868
MISCELLANEOUS 109,405     109,405
OFFICE EXPENSE 26,726     26,726
OUTSIDE SERVICES 157,437     157,437
POSTAGE 733     733
PROGRAM - COMMUNITY 17,808     17,808
PROGRAM - CONFLICT MITIGATION 3,681,775     3,681,775
PROGRAM - FOOD SECURITY 34,606,092     34,606,092
PROGRAM - HUMAN TRAFFICKING 488,285     488,285
PROGRAM - PUBLIC SAFETY 293,102     293,102
PUBLICATIONS 36,290     36,290
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 176,094     176,094
SHIPPING 38,559     38,559
SUPPLIES 108,691     108,691
TELECOMMUNICATIONS 78,908     78,908
TRAINING/SEMINARS 24,114     24,114


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
BOOK ROYALTY 580    
MISC RETURN OF PROG EXP 432,000    


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Amount
RETURN OF UNUSED GRANT FUNDS FROM PRIOR YEARS 9,799,757


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 18,015 119,640


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER 8,368 0 0 8,368
PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 14,094 0 0 14,094


TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
HOWARD G BUFFETT FOUNDATION
EIN:
47-0824756
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.0
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX 293,640     293,640
PAYROLL TAXES 186,474     186,474