Warren Buffett is reviving his annual charity lunch, this time partnering with NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha for an exclusive auction event. The "A Seat At The Table" auction offers a private lunch with the billionaire investor and the Currys, with proceeds benefiting both the Glide Foundation and the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.
Key Takeaways
Warren Buffett is auctioning an exclusive lunch with himself and the Currys for charity. The event benefits Glide Foundation and Eat. Learn. Play.
- Warren Buffett revives annual charity lunch after 4-year hiatus
- Lunch includes Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry, and up to seven guests in Omaha
- Proceeds split between Glide Foundation and Eat. Learn. Play.
- Bidding starts May 7 on eBay at $50K minimum bid
- Buffett hopes auction will honor Rev. Cecil Williams' legacy
According to CBS News, bidding opens on eBay May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time and closes May 14 at the same time. The minimum bid is set at $50,000, with the winning bidder able to bring up to seven guests to Omaha, Nebraska for the June 24 lunch. Buffett stated that the death of Glide's founder Rev. Cecil Williams in 2024 motivated him to reconsider continuing the auction.
The event marks a significant shift from previous years, as reported by Reuters. While past auctions solely benefited Glide Foundation, this year's proceeds will be split between that organization and the Currys' Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Buffett told CNBC he plans to match the winning bidder's donation, potentially doubling the impact.
The Glide Foundation has been a longtime recipient of Buffett's charitable efforts, raising over $50 million through previous auctions. As CNBC notes, the 2022 auction set a record with a $19 million bid from an anonymous donor. This year's event aims to honor Williams' legacy while supporting both Glide and the Currys' foundation focused on childhood literacy and nutrition.
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