Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation
Historical FunderDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 47-3577741 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.6M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$3,605,474
Total assets$79.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,605,474 and $3,605,474.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Berkshire Hathaway Energy FndnBOD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 657 DML 3, Des Moines IA 50306 |
| Phone | 5152812503 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST INCLUDING AMOUNT REQUESTED, PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION AND INTENDED USE OF THE REQUESTED FUNDS. THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 12 | See Attachment, IA | General support | $3,605,474 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 12 | See Attachment, IA | General support | -$1,501,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,605,474 | 2 |
| 2023 | $4,000,017 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522479349100727
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3577741
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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