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Warren Buffett drops Gates Foundation from his annual donations
By Chris Isidore at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 14, 2026
· 3 min read
Warren Buffett didnt give anything to the Gates Foundation this year, instead directing nearly $6 billion in shares of Berkshire Hathaway to four foundations related to his own family.Buffett, who was a founding trustee of the Gates Foundation, started The Giving Pledge with Bill Gates and his th...
Key takeaway Buffett resigned from the Foundations board in 2021, but has continued to donate billions annually to the charity.
Why this matters in The Nashville
Nashville 's philanthropic community may be watching Warren Buffett's decision to withhold donations from the Gates Foundation with interest, given the city's own strong culture of charitable giving. As a major hub for nonprofit organizations and foundations, Nashville is home to many groups that rely on the generosity of wealthy donors like Buffett. The fact that Buffett is reevaluating his support for the Gates Foundation due to its ties to Jeffrey Epstein may prompt local philanthropists to take a closer look at their own giving practices and the potential risks associated with supporting certain organizations. Additionally, the city's own experiences with high-profile scandals and nonprofit governance issues may make Buffett's cautionary approach resonate with local leaders and donors, who must balance their desire to do good with the need for accountability and transparency.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Warren Buffett didnt give anything to the Gates Foundation this year, instead directing nearly $6 billion in shares of Berkshire Hathaway to four foundations related to his own family.Buffett, who was a founding trustee of the Gates Foundation, started The Giving Pledge with Bill Gates and his th...
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