Warren Buffett Donates $6 Billion in Stock, Gives in total $60 Billion

With this latest gift, the 94-year-old has now directed more than $60 billion to charitable causes over the past two decades.

Written by: Ignacio Teson • Wednesday, July 2, 2025 • 1 min read

• Last updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Quick overview

Warren Buffett has made a $6 billion donation in Berkshire Hathaway stock, marking his largest annual contribution since 2006.
The majority of the donation went to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with additional shares allocated to four family-led foundations.
Buffett has now directed over $60 billion to charitable causes over the past two decades, while still retaining 13.8% of Berkshire Hathaway's shares.
He plans for 99.5% of his remaining fortune to go to a charitable trust managed by his children after his death, emphasizing family-driven philanthropy.

Renowned American investor Warren Buffett has made a new $6 billion donation in Berkshire Hathaway stock—his largest annual contribution since he began his philanthropic pledge in 2006.

The donation, completed on June 29, consisted of 12.36 million Class B shares of his conglomerate. The majority went to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with the rest distributed among four family-led foundations overseen by his children.

With this latest gift, the 94-year-old has now directed more than $60 billion to charitable causes over the past two decades. The Gates Foundation received roughly 9.43 million shares, while the remaining 660,366 shares each were allocated to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation (named after his first wife), the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, and the NoVo Foundation.

Buffett’s Retirement Philanthropy Plan

Despite his ongoing generosity, Buffett still holds 13.8% of Berkshire Hathaway’s shares, making him one of the company’s most influential shareholders. Prior to this donation, his net worth was estimated at $152 billion, ranking him as the fifth-richest person in the world according to Forbes; the latest donation likely moves him down to sixth place.

Buffett also reiterated that he has no plans to sell Berkshire Hathaway shares and noted that in 2023 he amended his will to ensure that 99.5% of his remaining fortune will go to a charitable trust managed by his children after his death. They will have ten years to distribute the funds, which must be allocated through consensus.

Buffett has led Berkshire Hathaway since 1965, transforming it into a $1 trillion conglomerate with major holdings in companies like Apple and American Express, along with full ownership of more than 200 businesses.

While long one of the Gates Foundation’s most generous benefactors, Buffett confirmed that donations to the foundation will cease upon his death, underscoring his broader vision for family-driven philanthropy.

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Ignacio Teson

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Ignacio Teson is an Economist and Financial Analyst. He has more than 7 years of experience in emerging markets. He worked as an analyst and market operator at brokerage firms in Argentina and Spain.