The revived "Buffett Charity Lunch" was auctioned off for $9,000,100 (approximately 65 million RMB) on May 14, 2026, US time. This auction not only marked Warren Buffett's return to this classic philanthropic tradition but also featured a new version launched in partnership with NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha.
In a departure from previous years, Buffett pledged to match the winning bid for the two beneficiary organizations. This means that in addition to splitting the final bid equally between the two foundations, Buffett will donate an additional $9,000,100 each to the GLIDE Foundation and Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. The lunch effectively raised a total of over $27 million (approximately 183 million RMB) in charitable funds.
In a rare video appearance before the auction closed, Buffett and Curry appeared together on screen. Buffett emotionally recounted how the tradition began with his late wife Susie's focus on the San Francisco-based GLIDE Foundation and praised the Curry family's involvement for injecting unprecedented vitality into the initiative. Curry emphasized that his foundation adheres to the principle of "100% of funds raised going directly to the community," dedicated to improving the school experience for younger generations by enhancing school meals, renovating sports facilities, and boosting early literacy. Buffett expressed admiration for this approach, humbly referring to himself as an "underhand shooter" while praising Curry not only as an exceptional athlete but also as a heroic role model for young people.
The identity of the winning bidder has not yet been revealed. Karl Robillard, a spokesperson for the GLIDE Foundation, noted that Curry's involvement attracted a more diverse group of bidders. The winner can choose whether to disclose their identity. In 2022, when Buffett's charity lunch sold for $19 million (approximately 130 million RMB), the winning bidder ultimately chose to remain anonymous. According to official information, the winner can bring up to 7 guests to have lunch with Buffett and the Curry family on June 24 in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett's hometown. In addition to the main auction item, lower-priced items such as a dollar bill signed by Buffett and a jersey signed by Curry were also auctioned in batches. Karl Robillard stated that this was intended to allow people of different income levels to participate, with the proceeds from these items also being split equally between the two foundations.
Since 2000, Buffett has raised over $67.5 million (approximately 458 million RMB) for the GLIDE Foundation through the "Charity Lunch." According to public estimates, as of May 2026, Buffett's personal net worth is approximately $142 billion to $150 billion (approximately 10.2 to 10.8 trillion RMB), primarily derived from his holdings in Berkshire Hathaway.