Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation
Accepts applications
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation is a private foundation in Des Moines, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 1 grant. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants1
- Assets$79.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 1 | $71.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 1 | $79.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Berkshire Hathaway Energy FndnBOD PO Box 657 DML 3, Des Moines, IA 50306 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (515) 281-2503 |
| What to submit | Written request including amount requested, purpose of organization and intended use of the requested funds. The board reserves the right to request additional information. |
| Restrictions | Discretion of the board of directors. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $3.6 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 12 | General support | $3.6 million |
Officers and trustees
- Gina Rooney
- Calvin D Haack
- Jonathan D Hale
- Natalie L Hocken
- Jeffery B Erb
- Todd A Anliker
- Charles C Chang
Questions people ask
Does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant.
Who runs Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gina Rooney (President/Director), Calvin D Haack (Treasurer/Director), Jonathan D Hale (V.P. Taxation) and Natalie L Hocken (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.