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Legendary Investor Warren Buffett Donates Over $50 Billion to Charity, Mostly to Gates Foundation

  • Warren Buffett gave away $4.6 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock this week, bringing his total philanthropic donations to over $50 billion since 2006.
  • Despite his immense charitable giving, Buffett's wealth has grown 450% due to Berkshire Hathaway's rising stock price.
  • The largest recipients were the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which received $3.5 billion, and Buffett's own foundations.
  • Buffett plans to give away over 99% of his fortune, and has already given away more money than his entire net worth from 17 years ago.
  • Buffett's historic charitable contributions cement his status as the most generous philanthropist in the world.
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