Rank 6 of 28
Warren Buffett
wealth created by Berkshire Hathaway Inc.1$1.127T
− kept (Forbes RTB)−$142.5Bcreated for others$984.5BCreated $1.127T in total · kept 13% of it · has given away $68.3B2
Stake, per the filings
| Company | Ownership | As of | Strict stake value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRK1 | 13.70% | 2026-03-04 | $148.7B |
Stated plainly
- Forbes Top Givers (Feb 2026) rank #1: Berkshire stock actually donated since 2006 through end-2025, valued at donation date ($47.9B of it to the Gates Foundation). Stake = 196,317 Class A + 1,114 Class B = ~13.7% economic, ~30% voting.
- Acquired Berkshire 1965, tracked as builder; Bessembinder window 1976- reflects CRSP coverage.
- Donated shares (>$68B at donation value) sit with others; strict-creation toggle shows the alternative.
Sources
- 1.Attribution weight — sole tracked founder of this company www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067983/000119312526106253/d882687ddef1
- 2.Lifetime giving — Forbes Top Givers (Feb 2026) rank #1: Berkshire stock actually donated since 2006 through end-2025, valued at donation date ($47.9B of it to the Gates Foundation). Stake = 196,317 Class A + 1,114 Class B = ~13.7% economic, ~30% voting. www.forbes.com/lists/top-givers/
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