Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation
The Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and is led by an uncompensated board of directors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.6M
-9.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.6M
-9.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's specific mission statement is not detailed in available information. However, its funding priorities include education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
approximately $18,000–$61,500
Average Grant
approximately $18,000–$61,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and others.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total assets: $79,453,572
- Total revenues: $3,264,962
- Total expenses: $2,155,474
- Investment income and dividends: $1,568,979
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,695,983
Contact Information:
- Address: PO Box 657, Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone: 515-242-4201
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include See Attachment 12 ($3,605,474).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHMENT 12 SEE ATTACHMENT, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,605,474 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Onnalee K Kelley – President/Director
- Calvin D Haack – Treasurer/Director
- Jonathan D Hale – Vice President of Taxation
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Rooney | President/Director | 1 | — |
| Calvin D Haack | Treasurer/Director | 1 | — |
| Jonathan D Hale | V.P. Taxation | 1 | — |
| Natalie L Hocken | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffery B Erb | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Todd A Anliker | Chair | 1 | — |
| Charles C Chang | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation awarded $1.4 million to Great Falls College Montana State University to establish a grid operator program, reflecting its interest in workforce development and energy sector training.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation gives $1.4 million to launch ...Frequently Asked Questions
What does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation fund?
The foundation's specific mission statement is not detailed in available information. However, its funding priorities include education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services.
How do I apply for a grant from Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation?
**Grant Amounts & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $1,000,000 • Average grant size: approximately $18,000–$61,500 • Median grant size: $20,000 • Recent annual giving: $3.6–$4.4 million • The foundation reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants funded **Recent Grants:** • $1.4 million grant to Great Falls College Montana State University to launch a grid operator program
Where does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports a wide range of cities and states across the United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and others.
What size grants does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation award?
In 2024, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $3.6M — an average of about $3.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's EIN?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3577741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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