Succession: Warren Buffett Will Leave Behind the Largest Experiment in Family Giving of Our Time

Succession: Warren Buffett Will Leave Behind the Largest Experiment in Family Giving of Our Time

The legendary investor, 93, has confirmed that his $130 billion fortune will go not to the Gates Foundation, but to a charitable trust overseen by his three children. They’ll have full discretion over where it goes from there.

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Future of Big Philanthropy: 15 Heirs of Top Mega-Givers to Watch Closely

Future of Big Philanthropy: 15 Heirs of Top Mega-Givers to Watch Closely

The children of America’s richest people won’t just control vast fortunes in the future. Some are already top givers themselves or have moved into leadership positions within leading family foundations.

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Meet the 15 Most Powerful Women in U.S. Philanthropy

Women are guiding how some of America's largest fortunes are being given away. But men often get the credit. The most powerful women in philanthropy include well-known figures like Melinda Gates and Laurene Powell Jobs, but also many less familiar names, like Marilyn Simons and Carol Larson. Check out the list!
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