Warren Buffett

Philanthropy through foundations

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Berkshire’s release reports the value of Buffett’s stock gifts when five recipient foundations received them.

Documented record (USD)

~$60B

Received by five foundations since 2006; reported June 27, 2025

Giving share

Unknown

No compatible net-worth observation in this preview.

Annual giving (2026)

Unknown

No current-year paid total verified.

Private impact

Unknown

Unknown is not zero.

Scope, period, as-of

Scope: Personal stock gifts value at receipt. Period: Since 2006 to the June 27, 2025 statement, five foundations only. As of: 2025-06-27. Remaining net worth: Unknown.

Buffett directly says these foundations received his Berkshire B shares worth about $60B on receipt. Not a complete lifetime total across all recipients.

This release separately says a new tranche will be delivered June 30. Do not count that separately on top of the rounded $60B without reconciling receipts.

Sources

S01 Berkshire Hathaway June 27, 2025 news release Berkshire Hathaway Inc. · Warren E. Buffett · 2025-06-27 · primary_donor_statement “The five foundations have received Berkshire B shares that had a value when received of about $60 billion” Personal completed stock gifts to the five foundations, measured at value when received.

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