Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports one grant of $3,605,474, listed for general support; the recipient is identified as “SEE ATTACHMENT.”
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation at a glance
In short: Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.6M), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,605,474
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,605,474
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,605,474
- Total assets
- $79,453,572
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Berkshire Hathaway Energy Fndnbod
Mailing address: PO Box 657 Dml 3, Des Moines, IA 50306
Phone: (515) 281-2503
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Attachment 12 ($3.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
158 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 158 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2020) to $4.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attachment 12 See Attachment, IA | General Support | $3,605,474 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,453,572 | $3,264,962 | $2,155,474 | $3,605,474 | 1 | $3,605,474 | $3,264,962 | $3,720,185 |
| 2023 | $71,893,381 | $2,392,049 | $2,522,017 | $4,000,017 | 1 | $4,000,017 | $2,392,049 | $3,308,892 |
| 2022 | $64,595,350 | $11,568,589 | $5,393,397 | $4,356,754 | 64 | $4,356,754 | $1,568,589 | $2,993,880 |
| 2021 | $70,364,622 | $3,343,365 | $2,734,703 | $3,644,369 | 54 | $3,644,369 | $3,343,365 | $3,309,597 |
| 2020 | $64,248,366 | $17,241,923 | $6,329,397 | $2,299,397 | 38 | — | $5,255,340 | $2,305,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
Reported grantmaking totaled $3,605,474 across one grant in 2024, $4,000,017 across one grant in 2023, and $4,356,754 across 64 grants in 2022. In 2024, the sole reported grant was $3,605,474.
The foundation’s filing says applicants should send a written request stating the amount requested, the organization’s purpose, and the intended use of the funds. The board may request additional information, and awards are at its discretion.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gina Rooney as President/Director; Calvin D Haack as Treasurer/Director; Jonathan D Hale as V.P. Taxation; Natalie L Hocken as Director; Jeffery B Erb as Secretary; Todd A Anliker as Chair; and Charles C Chang as Director.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation is led by Gina Rooney, President & Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina Rooney
President & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd A Anliker
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Calvin D Haack
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie L Hocken
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles C Chang
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery B Erb
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan D Hale
V.p. Taxation
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Onnalee K Kelley (2020–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation
How much does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation give each year?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation gave $3.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 1 grant.
How large is Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation reported $79.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
How do I apply for a grant from Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation?
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Berkshire Hathaway Energy Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Iowa.
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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