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2026-07-15 19:30:13
[Warren Buffett Ends 20-Year Donation to the Gates Foundation, Billions in Charitable Funds Shift to Family Foundations, Philanthropic Landscape Quietly Restructured] ⑴ Warren Buffett did not donate to the Gates Foundation this year, ending the investor's 20-year tradition of continuously donating Berkshire Hathaway stock to the charity. ⑵ Buffett donated all his funds this year to four family foundations and plans to hand over all his personal Berkshire stock holdings to these institutions for management by the end of 2034. ⑶ Buffett clarified that ceasing donations to the Gates Foundation was not due to a deterioration in his personal relationship, nor was it related to reports involving Gates and Epstein, stating that their friendship remains strong. ⑷ He admitted to making mistakes in choosing partners, but emphasized that life goes on, and no one can guarantee that all judgments are 100% correct. ⑸ Gates recently traveled to Omaha to discuss donation matters with Buffett, and their relationship remains good. The end of their philanthropic partnership reflects more of an independent adjustment in donation strategy than a breakdown in their relationship.
