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At 82 years young, Doris, big sister of billionaire Warren, was on a mission. When she inherited millions in Berkshire Hathaway stock from a family trust in 1996, instead of clinging to it like a security blanket, she dedicated the rest of her life to giving it away—all of it—mostly to individuals in trouble through no fault of their own.
In 1999, John Sedgwick in an article in Worth magazine aptly described the Sunshine Lady Foundation as “uniquely hands-on, folksy, a person-to-person enterprise – the “un-foundation,” a description that is still true today given the 20+ years of continuity in leadership. From the beginning, Doris Buffett concentrated on needs which she felt were overlooked by other philanthropists.
The Sunshine Lady Foundation was founded in 1996 in North Carolina by Doris Buffett. The Foundation is inspired by Doris’ vision and energy and is funded through her immense generosity. “My sister, Doris, is a philanthropist, but far from an ordinary one. Some people write a large number of checks; others invest a large amount of time and ...
12 de abr. de 2019 · One Woman’s Quest to Help Those With Nowhere Else To Turn. Doris Buffett always believed there was a simple way to make the world kinder and more compassionate: by taking the time to listen and learn from others. Doris’ relentless pursuit of providing a hand up to those who had nowhere else to turn was the heart and soul of the Letters ...
Doris Buffett, the oldest sister of legendary investor and philanthropist Warren Buffett, was on a mission. When she inherited Berkshire Hathaway stock from a family trust in 1996, she dedicated the rest of her life to giving it away—all of it—mostly to individuals in trouble through no fault of their own. Doris was pa
Linda Henry's Interviews with Doris' Family and Friends. After Doris' death, her friend and fellow philanthropist Linda Henry interviewed a number of people that Doris influenced throughout her life. Whether they knew Doris personally or are charged with carrying out her vision, they all are an important part of Doris' legacy. Hear what they ...
30 de ago. de 2020 · Su madre, Leila, maltrataba psicológicamente a Buffett y sus dos hermanas, Doris y Roberta, fallecida la primera a principios de este mes, a los 92 años. De cara al exterior, ...
