Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Warren Buffett Donates USD 6 Billion in Berkshire Hathaway Stock
Warren Buffett, the well-known investor, has given away another USD 6 billion of stock from his company, Berkshire Hathaway.
This donation will be distributed among five different foundations.
The largest portion goes to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust.
This is part of Buffett's long-term plan to donate most of his wealth to charity, totaling about USD 60 billion given so far.
After he passes away, his children will decide how to distribute the remaining funds.
Warren Buffett donated USD 6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock to five foundations.
The donation includes nearly 12.4 million Class B shares.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust received the largest portion of the donation.
Buffett has donated roughly $60 billion to these foundations since 2006.
Buffett plans to have his children manage the distribution of his fortune after his death.
- Who
- Warren Buffett made the donation.
- What
- Warren Buffett donated USD 6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock.
- When
- The shares will be delivered on Monday.
- Where
- The donations went to five different foundations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust.
- Why
- Buffett is giving away his fortune to charity.
- Donation Amount
- USD 6 billion
- Shares Donated
- Nearly 12.4 million Class B shares
- Largest Recipient
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust
- Total Giving
- Roughly $60 billion since 2006
- Donor
- Warren Buffett
Sources
Warren Buffett donates record $6 billion Berkshire shares
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