Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 47-3577741

Foundation Overview

Based in Des Moines, IA, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation has awarded 222 grants totaling $22,262,765 to organizations in District of Columbia, Iowa and 24 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $4,000,017, with a median award of $20,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$22,262,765
Total Assets
$79,453,572
Median Grant (all grants)
$20,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
1
Median Grant
$3,605,474
% Median Grant Decline
-10% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Limited Sample: 0%

1 total grant. Insufficient data for reliable pattern analysis. Foundation may be highly selective or recently established.

Geographic Focus
California

Grants are geographically diversified with 20% in California and funding distributed across 28 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in El Centro (36%), Imperial (16%), Brawley (13%).

Funding Trajectory
+57%

Strong 57% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + Community Projects

Dual focus on general purposes (69%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
See Attachment 12 $3,605,474 See Attachment, IA, US General Support 2024
See Attachment 12 $4,000,017 See Attachment, IA, US General Support 2023
100 Black Men Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
100 Black Women Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
American Indian Science & Engineering Society $30,000 Alburquerque, NM, US General Support 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Wlacc $50,000 Van Nuys, CA, US General Support 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Imperial Valley $75,000 Brawley, CA, US General Support 2022
Brawley Union High School $15,000 Brawley, CA, US General Support 2022
Calipatria Unified School District $30,782 Calipatria, CA, US General Support 2022
Hockey Foundation Us $79,987 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Central Sc Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
Cody's Closet $6,000 Herber, CA, US General Support 2022
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Imperial Coun $25,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Foundation For Education $30,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Freshwater Trust $50,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Bridgeport Recreation $25,000 Bridgeport, WV, US General Support 2022
Global Days Of Service $13,750 Various, IA, US General Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Horton's Kids Inc $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
House2home Inc $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General Support 2022
Imperial Unified School District $11,555 Imperial, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Community Foundation $75,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center $3,000 Brawley, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley College $65,000 Imperial, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Community Foundation $25,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Food Bank $100,000 Imperial, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation $20,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Inspired Child $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Support 2022
Junior Achievement $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Lake Cunningham Development Trust $50,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Leukemia & Lymphona Society $5,000 Rye Brook, NY, US General Support 2022
Mana De Imperial Valley $5,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Mindspring $15,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Montana Historical Society $500,000 Helena, MT, US General Support 2022
National Capital Area Council Bsa $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2022
North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
North End Alliance Iii $5,000 Niland, CA, US General Support 2022
Omaha Zoo Foundation $1,000,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Ostem Inc $27,500 Grandville, MI, US General Support 2022
Out To Innovate (Oti) $82,500 Pasadena, CA, US General Support 2022
Outnebraska $10,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Support 2022
Partnership For The Future $15,000 Glen Allen, VA, US General Support 2022
Patuxent Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Lexington Park, MD, US General Support 2022
Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation $80,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Project Iowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Bhe Foundation Matching Gifts $39,714 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Qli $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Roosevelt Institute $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ryan Little League $50,000 Ryan, IA, US General Support 2022
Salvation Army $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Sc Chapter American Association $5,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
Self Help International $1,250 Waverly, IA, US General Support 2022
Society Of Hispanic Professional Engineers $82,500 City Of Industry, CA, US General Support 2022
Soldiers To Sidelines $25,000 Townson, MD, US General Support 2022
Soroptimist International Of The Americas $5,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Spookstock Foundation $180,000 Leesburg, VA, US General Support 2022
Terry Less Wells Nevada Discovery Museum $30,000 Reno, NV, US General Support 2022
The Society Of Asian Scientists And Engineers $127,500 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Transitional Youth $50,000 Beaverton, OR, US General Support 2022
Tri-faith Initiative $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
United Way Alliance Of Mov $510,000 Parkersburg, WV, US General Support 2022
United Way Of Calgary $483,416 Calgary, AB, CA General Support 2022
Veterans In Energy $6,300 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy $25,000 Indiana, PA, US General Support 2022
Womanhaven $4,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Zacharys Mission $5,000 Greensburg, PA, US General Support 2022
100 Black Men Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
100 Black Women Of Omaha $1,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
American Indian Science & Engineering Society $30,000 Alburquerque, NM, US General Support 2022
Boy Scouts Of America Wlacc $50,000 Van Nuys, CA, US General Support 2022
Boys & Girls Club Of Imperial Valley $75,000 Brawley, CA, US General Support 2022
Brawley Union High School $15,000 Brawley, CA, US General Support 2022
Calipatria Unified School District $30,782 Calipatria, CA, US General Support 2022
Hockey Foundation Us $79,987 Colorado Springs, CO, US General Support 2022
Central Sc Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
Cody's Closet $6,000 Herber, CA, US General Support 2022
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Imperial Coun $25,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Foundation For Education $30,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Freshwater Trust $50,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2022
Friends Of Bridgeport Recreation $25,000 Bridgeport, WV, US General Support 2022
Global Days Of Service $13,750 Various, IA, US General Support 2022
Habitat For Humanity $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2022
Horton's Kids Inc $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2022
House2home Inc $5,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US General Support 2022
Imperial Unified School District $11,555 Imperial, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Community Foundation $75,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Cancer Support Center $3,000 Brawley, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley College $65,000 Imperial, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Community Foundation $25,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Food Bank $100,000 Imperial, CA, US General Support 2022
Imperial Valley Wellness Foundation $20,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Inspired Child $10,000 Seattle, WA, US General Support 2022
Junior Achievement $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Lake Cunningham Development Trust $50,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Leukemia & Lymphona Society $5,000 Rye Brook, NY, US General Support 2022
Mana De Imperial Valley $5,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Mindspring $15,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Montana Historical Society $500,000 Helena, MT, US General Support 2022
National Capital Area Council Bsa $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2022
North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance $5,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2022
North End Alliance Iii $5,000 Niland, CA, US General Support 2022
Omaha Zoo Foundation $1,000,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Ostem Inc $27,500 Grandville, MI, US General Support 2022
Out To Innovate (Oti) $82,500 Pasadena, CA, US General Support 2022
Outnebraska $10,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Support 2022
Partnership For The Future $15,000 Glen Allen, VA, US General Support 2022
Patuxent Habitat For Humanity $5,000 Lexington Park, MD, US General Support 2022
Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation $80,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Project Iowa $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Bhe Foundation Matching Gifts $39,714 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2022
Qli $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Roosevelt Institute $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2022
Ryan Little League $50,000 Ryan, IA, US General Support 2022
Salvation Army $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
Sc Chapter American Association $5,000 Columbia, SC, US General Support 2022
Self Help International $1,250 Waverly, IA, US General Support 2022
Society Of Hispanic Professional Engineers $82,500 City Of Industry, CA, US General Support 2022
Soldiers To Sidelines $25,000 Townson, MD, US General Support 2022
Soroptimist International Of The Americas $5,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Spookstock Foundation $180,000 Leesburg, VA, US General Support 2022
Terry Less Wells Nevada Discovery Museum $30,000 Reno, NV, US General Support 2022
The Society Of Asian Scientists And Engineers $127,500 Denver, CO, US General Support 2022
Transitional Youth $50,000 Beaverton, OR, US General Support 2022
Tri-faith Initiative $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2022
United Way Alliance Of Mov $510,000 Parkersburg, WV, US General Support 2022
United Way Of Calgary $483,416 Calgary, AB, CA General Support 2022
Veterans In Energy $6,300 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2022
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy $25,000 Indiana, PA, US General Support 2022
Womanhaven $4,000 El Centro, CA, US General Support 2022
Zacharys Mission $5,000 Greensburg, PA, US General Support 2022
Inner City - Inner Child $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Joppa $150,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
Transitional Youth $50,000 Beaverton, OR, US General Support 2021
Horton's Kids Inc $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Feeding Texas $50,000 Austin, TX, US General Support 2021
Omaha Zoo Foundation $1,050,000 Omaha, NE, US Alaska Capital Project 2021
The Nature Conservancy $2,500 Dublin, OH, US General Support 2021
Habitat Omaha $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Jet Award Foundation & Trust Inc $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Salvation Army Western Division $25,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Kurt B Seydow Dystonia Foundation $6,000 Wayzata, MN, US Kites2kure Dystonia 2021
Joslyn Art Museum $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Canadian Hockey Foundation $81,370 Calgary, AB, CA General Support 2021
The Society Of Asian Scientists And Engineers $35,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Habitat To Humanity Philadelphia $50,000 Philadelphia, PA, US General Support 2021
Ostem $10,000 Grandville, MI, US General Support 2021
Junior Achievement Of Central Iowa Inc $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
The Freshwater Trust $55,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2021
Soldiers To Sidelines $57,500 Towson, MD, US General Support 2021
Perspectives Inc $5,000 St Louis Park, MN, US General Support 2021
Fdny Foundation $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Support 2021
American Indian Science And Engineering Society $15,000 Alburquerque, NM, US General Support 2021
Break Through Cancer $5,000 Sherborn, MA, US General Support 2021
Energyshare $5,000 Richmond, VA, US General Support 2021
Inclusive Communities $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
United Way Of Calgary & Area $15,000 Calgary, Alberta, CA General Support 2021
Rise Academy $10,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
National Indian Child Welfare Association $10,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2021
Outnebraska $5,000 Lincoln, NE, US General Support 2021
Ecia Foundation $50,000 Alpharetta, GA, US General Support 2021
National Independent Venue Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US General Support 2021
Omaha Police Foundation $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Omaha Symphony Association $50,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Round Hill Corporation $2,000 Arkansaw, WI, US General Support 2021
Phoenix Children's Hospital $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US General Support 2021
Iowa Center For Children's Justice $50,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
Westmoreland Union Elementary School District $130,000 Westmoreland, CA, US General Support 2021
El Camino Homeless Organization $20,000 Atascadero, CA, US General Support 2021
National Area Council Boy Scouts Of America $15,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Support 2021
America Succeeds $10,000 Denver, CO, US General Support 2021
Community Foundation Of Greater Des Moines $250,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
Self Help International $5,000 Waverly, IA, US General Support 2021
Mid Iowa Council Boy Scouts Of America $25,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
Kids First Law Center $50,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Support 2021
Center For Energy Workforce Development $739,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Dumbarton Arts And Education $10,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2021
Genyouth $50,000 Rosemont, IL, US General Support 2021
Society Of Hispanic Professional Engineers $55,000 City Of Industry, CA, US General Support 2021
Tri-faith Initiative $5,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2021
Ivc Foundation $25,000 Imperial, CA, US General Support 2021
National Park Foundation $100,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Support 2021
Bhe Foundation Matching Gifts $49,749 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
Global Days Of Service $8,750 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2021
Noglstp $27,500 Pasadena, CA, US General Support 2021
Kurt B Seydow Dystonia Foundation $6,000 Excelsior, MN, US Kites2kure Dystonia 2020
Alzheimers Disease And Related Disorders Assoc $6,000 Mclean, VA, US 2020 Brain Ball 2020
Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation $110,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Beach Ball 2020 2020
Youth Improved Incorporated - Genyouth $100,000 New York, NY, US 2020 Genyouth Gala 2020
Joppa $12,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Fund 2020
Soldiers To Sidelines $7,500 Lewes, DE, US Influence To Victory Golf Outing 2020
Center For Energy Workforce Development $60,000 Washington, DC, US General Fund 2020
The Horatio Alger Association $263,900 Alexandria, VA, US Horatio Alger Awards 2020
Canadian Hockey Foundation Us $73,435 Calgary, AB, CA Hockey Canada Golf & Gala 2020
Spookstock Foundation $60,000 Staunton, VA, US Spookstock 2020 2020
Fair Chance $1,500 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Kids First Law Center $10,000 Cedar Rapids, IA, US General Support 2020
National Park Foundation $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Acore Accelerate Program Sponsorship $25,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
American Indian Science And Engineering Society $10,000 Alburquerque, NM, US General Support 2020
Horton's Kids $15,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Iowa Center For Children's Justice $10,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2020
Junior Achievement Of Central Iowa Inc $20,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2020
Mid-iowa Council - Boy Scouts Of America $125,000 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2020
Minneapolis Urban League $25,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General Support 2020
Minnesota Home Ownership Center $25,000 St Paul, MN, US General Support 2020
National Indian Child Welfare Association $10,000 Portland, OR, US General Support 2020
Nebraska Philanthropic Trust $100,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
Omaha Performing Arts $25,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
Omaha Symphony Association $48,025 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
Omaha Zoo $1,000,000 Omaha, NE, US Alaska Capital Project 2020
Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum $10,000 Ashland, NE, US General Support 2020
The Salvation Army $15,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
Toys For Tots $11,810 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
United Way Of Calgary & Area $10,000 Calgary, Alberta, CA General Support 2020
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Midlands $3,000 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
Capital Area Food Bank $3,000 Washington, DC, US General Support 2020
Food Bank For The Heartland $3,112 Omaha, NE, US General Support 2020
George Mason University Foundation $2,000 Fairfax, VA, US General Support 2020
Museum Of Science And Industry $5,000 Chicago, IL, US General Support 2020
Self Help International $5,000 Waverly, IA, US General Support 2020
Bhe Foundation Matching Gifts $21,115 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2020
Global Days Of Service $11,500 Des Moines, IA, US General Support 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 47-3577741
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 657 DMR27 Des Moines, IA 50306-0000

Key People (7)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/director Gina Rooney
Treasurer/director Calvin D Haack
V.p. Taxation Jonathan D Hale
Director Natalie L Hocken
Secretary Jeffery B Erb

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.