Warren Buffett announce that he will start giving away 85% of his fortune to charity starting in July 2006. Warren Buffett’s is currently the second richest man in the world, and his holdings are worth $44 billion! He said he plans to give the money to five charitible foundations, with most of it going to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The remaining donations with go to foundations headed by Buffett’s three children, Susan, Howard, and Peter, and to the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation (named after Buffett’s late wife).
Buffett has always said he would give his money to philanthropy. But he said it would happen upon his death. Apparently he has changed his mind.
I would like to talk to someone regarding the charity portion of Mr. Buffet.
Comment by Brenda Lacey — June 26, 2006 @ 11:49 am
I think it is unfortunate that such a vast amount is left to a rich charity as the Bill Gates foundation. Why not cut the amount and consider some of the more needy charities, such as the Red Cross, Diabetes, and Heart charities.
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Comment by John R Carter — June 26, 2006 @ 12:38 pm
This is directed to Warren Buffett. I’m a hard working 52yrs. old and have always been poor and neverhad any good luck, recently I’ve had to file bankruptsey and live under this black cloud where nothing good hardly ever happens except my five granddaughters that Iv’e been blessed with. My youngest daughter is having another baby and it’s a boy our first grandson we can’t wait. If your having problems finding where to give your money I would love to help you with that. I would love to help my grand children and have a big house for the whole family could get together. I’ve got some health problems and can’t work any more hours, my husband is working 2 jobs but, there’s still not enough money. When my mom was alive she always said when my ship comes in I’ll buy you a big house and a truck for Steve my husband. It never came in. Thanks, Debbie Blair 303 2nd St SE Altoona Ia. 50009 515- 967-9897
Comment by Debra Diane Blair — June 26, 2006 @ 10:22 pm