US EditionWarren Buffett Gives Record Annual Summer Gift to Gates Foundation, Family Nonprofits
- On June 28, 2025, Warren Buffett donated about US$6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares to five foundations, including the Gates Foundation and family charities.
- Since launching his 2006 pledge, Warren Buffett's long-term plan to donate nearly all Berkshire Hathaway stock has led to his $6 billion gift, representing 99.5% of his estate.
- Analysis shows Buffett converted 8,239 Class A shares into approximately 12.35 million Class B shares valued at US$485.68 each, enabling the large donation.
- The record $6 billion donation marks Buffett's largest single gift, significantly impacting education, health, community development, and poverty alleviation.
- In conjunction with his 2025 retirement plan, Warren Buffett prepares to step down as CEO, with Greg Abel expected to succeed him, signaling a leadership transition.
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North Platte Nebraska's NewspaperBuffett announces $6B in donations
NEW YORK — Famed investor Warren Buffett plans to donate $6 billion worth of his company's stock to five foundations, bringing the total he's given to them since 2006 to roughly $60 billion, based on their value when received.
·Tulsa, United States
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U.S. tycoon Warren Buffett made a new donation on Friday, June 29, totalling $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway shares, his largest annual contribution since he began handing over his fortune to philanthropy in 2006.
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Lincoln Journal StarHere's where Warren Buffett donated $6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock
Warren Buffett has donated $6 billion worth of his company’s stock to five foundations, bringing the total he has given to them since 2006 to roughly $60 billion.
·Omaha, United States
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