# Warren Buffett Cuts Gates From Stock Donations—Gives To His Childrens’ Charities

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-14 15:29 UTC · Category: Business · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 9.92

## Executive Summary
Warren Buffett has removed the Gates Foundation from his charitable giving plans following disclosures regarding Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

## Intelligence Brief
This shift occurs as Buffett accelerates his plan to give away his Berkshire wealth by 2034. Coverage from the Financial Times, The Guardian, and ABC News emphasizes that the omission follows revelations regarding Bill Gates' connections to Jeffrey Epstein.


Fortune reports that Buffett was stunned by these disclosures. Future developments center on the distribution of a $6bn Berkshire donation and the continued acceleration of Buffett's wealth transfer timeline.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Why did Warren Buffett stop donating to the Gates Foundation?
According to coverage from ABC News and The Guardian, the decision follows revelations and disclosures regarding Bill Gates' ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

### Where are the donations going instead?
Buffett is directing donations to charities managed by his children.

### What is the timeline for Buffett's wealth distribution?
CNBC reports that Buffett aims to give away his Berkshire wealth by 2034.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Warren Buffett, Epstein, Gates Foundation, Buffett, Berkshire, Warren Buffett Cuts Gates From Stock, To His, Charities

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Buffett severs donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations | 2026-07-14 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOY3ZrUTA2d3EzaFZ6X3lxa2tpTk1ubi0wRkhZVEFZVTNxN043cm1kM2QxZm56ZTlPZXZ3dk5PTlZtc1BYZ1ZwZlNBc0tndjNkMzNlb1JEMURMNzRzVm5vcFRzRzBpUHdra29lalNMLWdpRGNMdFpTVTZoVHhLd3FHMm9NR0lSQU1kVFYydTZQVThtQl9UaXhDRFBfWS0zY2Q2?oc=5) |
| Fortune | 'He found their weakness. It might have been sex. It might be power': Warren Buffett stunned by Epstein pull as he snubs Gates Foundation | 2026-07-14 14:36 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE1aZmtWdG1NOTlhUWxEMzJKenc2OWhvQjFvc3BPVExzaXFZbTQxaEtRYkVCWkFVTjlsTWhwbHNMT0JnYlhLVzcyTlRrQUZNa2xwQnNiOWwtQkN0eTJYR1BlTVRRWl9VY3NxOWpYNlZQcmNRRW5GRENsb3g4YVI?oc=5) |
| Bloomberg.com | How Warren Buffett Plans to Dispose of His $140 Billion Berkshire Stake | 2026-07-14 13:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxQTHlDa1ZqazBOT2ROTTRFMkVfZ0FjS2gwcXdRazN2NWt1eWNLOTdyc2lWZExKTjRLN3lyTklXOEx1VkdPS2FnaTRqdnJWSWF0OHJpZEdOQVhfaFpDV0N5SUd5Rm9IUDVFVmY2MGh4XzBZeTNfblBuS05zQXVBYnRUYXZ0VUVXVVVmYWtuT1pPRkhoSXpzMmVzMDFhWjV2NjRnMTBoaTBia0pwbXRLTHlwMEY4dENLLWpZczZDNnpoMmxwU0pUaUd0dw?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | In a Change, Warren Buffett Omits His Annual Gift to the Gates Foundation | 2026-07-14 13:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxOeVN0aEFQSkpZX1NwaDRsT2FGREVSZG9jQy1QNkZpenZCUXdRcDlFUWhGZkluV0syR2FxenJIMUpNVDdpM0Y3dV9yaWpjUVJKSHMwQXJEeW82OUJBT052c3hDUTA1RU1NRjhocUpmV3V3TVozdFJhYVhBSG5kZVRSSktNaHZHam5kMnhGZTNDM3MyNVZqdGc?oc=5) |
| Financial Times | Buffett drops Gates Foundation from $6bn Berkshire donation | 2026-07-14 13:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxPdUZGdl91N2hhV2owSWJvUnNUaG1OLVk3SUN3T0dqRDZkNEptaE1RdnZkUjRXSExMQXB3TmtHYVpMcV93UndJbWtER0ZJTmFKRzJfWGtWWXIwS2Z0cnlTaGxOc2twbHRYRV9kT09mRmFRaDlYZmlmU1FrUWlHRk9yVGVGd00?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Buffett omits gift to Bill Gates' foundation after Microsoft cofounder's Epstein ties disclosed | 2026-07-14 13:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOQWhOa1hPVEpiYkZQemkwOG12dkxPVHp0YTNFNHJLM1ZtdlhRUThpVEU1TV9nZTFfUjFiTkd5eUNSaklTdVZoN3kxWUZmbmp0WVgtdFBRQnNyTmRGdE8tTzZRX2Y2dW85ZEVjQURLaDNKN3RXRHE3Y3p6NE1OT2VCNVFQVWktaWF0U0E?oc=5) |
| CNBC | Warren Buffett is accelerating his charitable donations with aim to give away Berkshire wealth by 2034 | 2026-07-14 13:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1gFBVV95cUxOUVp6SVk1cjd6QzdDZ2J4c256RjQzRUpvcjAwSERNMVgtRWtjdmgwU2ptMVZ0Q25XS1hhaGQ0X0hvY0JxNHhrZjBEeHpfRVJaVUVvZlBlUXBlTGtSV3BIYnhiTmkzOWU2dGhKNHdLQThBUVFuNkt0LURZT0dtNTlQNjZoTmE0UFRtbG90UFdxRFRzWVpEWm93Ukp0dVI1MDE2RlRLc01KX3BEV1RtNUVIVkIzZ2pqeWhGUUpRTnBwYTgzZU9ZOGZRWUpBS2Y0R29YY3Boakp30gHbAUFVX3lxTFA2WWdwX3FpRDMxbUxkUGxtLXhhN2pCMXZJVlZPMW04NjlrbFI0cXVqcnFSNXVKMEpMOFNVUWI5VVVIZkNLejR0ZmtpNlhsZVBQekxUWlNjTnRnc2RCTmJqa05GZndLVnBhZzBtdGRxalJqUm5DNmlHVGZHXy1) |

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