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Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation

Des Moines, Iowa  ·  EIN 473577741  ·  Private foundation

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.3M in grants paid and $64.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 104 individual grants from this funder — $14.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for youth development. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$64.2M
Total assets
104
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation funds

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on youth development, food & agriculture, community improvement.

Youth DevelopmentFood & AgricultureCommunity Improvement

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment 12
GENERAL SUPPORT
See Attachment, IA$4.0M2023
See Attachment 12
GENERAL SUPPORT
See Attachment, IA$3.6M2024
Omaha Zoo Foundation
General Support
Omaha, NE$1.0M2022
Omaha Zoo
Alaska Capital Project
Omaha, NE$1.0M2020
United Way Alliance of Mov
General Support
Parkersburg, WV$510K2022
Montana Historical Society
General Support
Helena, MT$500K2022
United Way of Calgary
General Support
$483K2022
The Horatio Alger Association
Horatio Alger Awards
Alexandria, VA$264K2020
Spookstock Foundation
General Support
Leesburg, VA$180K2022
The Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
General Support
Denver, CO$128K2022
Mid-iowa Council - Boy Scouts of America
General Support
Des Moines, IA$125K2020
Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation
Beach Ball 2020
Phoenix, AZ$110K2020
Nebraska Philanthropic Trust
General Support
Omaha, NE$100K2020
Youth Improved Incorporated - Genyouth
2020 GENYOUth Gala
New York, NY$100K2020
Imperial Valley Food Bank
General Support
Imperial, CA$100K2022

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.3M
2022$4.4M
2023$4.0M
2024$3.6M

How to apply for funding from Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation

Does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation fund?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include See Attachment 12, See Attachment 12, Omaha Zoo Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation give in grants?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.3M over 104 grants.
Where is Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation located?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 473577741.
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About this profile. This page is built from Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.