Warren Buffett omits annual donation to Bill Gates’ foundation after his Epstein ties were disclosed
Warren Buffett has excluded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation from his annual charitable donations this year, following reports of Bill Gates' association with Jeffrey Epstein. Buffett plans to distribute his remaining Berkshire Hathaway stock to his family's foundations by 2034.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in the philanthropic landscape involving one of the world's largest charitable donors.
Billionaire Warren Buffett omitted Bill Gates’ foundation from his annual donations this year after disclosures of the Microsoft co-founder’s ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He will donate about $6 billion to four foundations connected to his own family, but did not mention Mr. Gates in his announcement on Tuesday (July 14, 2026).
The article reports on financial and philanthropic decisions based on public statements and disclosures.
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