At 94 years old, most billionaires would be coasting on yachts or retreating into quiet retirement.
But Warren Buffett? He’s still making major moves—this time, by giving away another huge chunk of his fortune.
In a world where wealth often stays locked behind gates and stock portfolios, Buffett is once again proving he’s built differently.
A Massive Gift That Builds on a Lifelong Promise
This week, Buffett revealed he’s donating $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway stock to five charities, continuing his long-standing commitment to give away most of his wealth before he dies.
This donation marks his largest charitable contribution since 2006, when he first publicly pledged to give away the bulk of his fortune.
The Beneficiaries: A Mix of Family and Philanthropy
So, who’s getting the money? The biggest share—9.43 million Berkshire Hathaway shares—is headed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, a partner in philanthropy with Buffett for decades.
Then, 943,384 shares will go to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named after Buffett’s late wife, Susan, who passed away in 2004.
The remaining shares—660,366 each—will be divided among the foundations led by Buffett’s three children:
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Howard G. Buffett Foundation
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Sherwood Foundation (run by daughter Susie)
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NoVo Foundation (run by son Peter)
All five organizations have received regular donations from Buffett in the past, but this latest round is especially massive.
Class A to Class B: How Buffett Makes It Work
To make this donation happen, Buffett converted 8,239 of his Class A Berkshire shares—each one worth around $730,000—into over 12.3 million Class B shares, which are more accessible to the average investor, trading at about $485 apiece.
While Class A shares have more voting power, Buffett doesn’t need every vote to maintain control.
Even after this huge donation, he still holds just under 40 percent of all Class A shares, which keeps him firmly in charge of the company he built.
Still the Fifth Richest Man on Earth
Even after handing over billions of dollars’ worth of stock, Buffett remains incredibly wealthy.
According to Forbes, he still holds 13.8 percent of all Berkshire Hathaway stock, keeping him securely in the top five richest people in the world—with a personal net worth of $152 billion.
Giving While Living: Buffett’s Enduring Philanthropy
This latest donation isn’t a surprise to those who’ve followed Buffett’s career.
Since 2006, he’s been steadily transferring his wealth to causes he believes in—primarily education, poverty alleviation, and women’s rights—through both the Gates Foundation and his family’s charitable arms.
His actions continue to echo the philosophy he’s long championed: use wealth to make a difference while you’re still here.
More Than Money—It’s a Legacy
What Buffett is doing goes beyond dollar signs.
At nearly a century old, he’s still teaching lessons—not just in investing, but in how to leave the world better than you found it.
His decision to keep giving, even when he could comfortably stop, sets a standard that few billionaires today are willing to match.