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Warren Buffett shifts billions in donations to children's charities

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Warren Buffett, a long-time philanthropist, is shifting his charitable giving strategy by distributing his wealth entirely through his children's organizations. This move marks a departure from his nearly two-decade practice of channeling donations primarily through the Gates Foundation. Buffett expressed confidence in his children's ability to manage the funds effectively, stating he does not closely monitor their specific charitable actions. AI

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Warren Buffett shifts billions in donations to children's charities

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eleanor Pringle ·

    Even before he was wealthy, Warren Buffett planned to give away all his money—now he doesn’t check on his children’s charities to see how they use it

    "I tell the three children that it is theirs and it's their responsibility to get it done well," Buffett said.

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