How to Contact Warren Buffett

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Warren Buffett is renowned for his success as an investor and also noted for his work as a philanthropist. Your options are limited if you want to contact him, and a reply is never guaranteed. Nonetheless, if you are determined to contact him with an investment proposal, charitable request, or other comment, there are a few different routes you can try.

Things You Should Know

  • Email or write to Warren Buffet at Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. for large investment requests that meet his published criteria.
  • Email, call, or write to Warren Buffet at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for charitable requests.
  • Tweet him @WarrenBuffet or attend his annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting to try direct communication. [1]
Method 1
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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

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  1. The only mailing address available to the public is the address of his company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. He is the company's chairman, president, and CEO.
    • Mail your letter to: [2]
      • Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
      • 3555 Farnam Street
      • Suite 1440
      • Omaha, NE 68131
    • Address Warren Buffett in the greeting of your actual letter. He will not open the letter directly, but staff members who may open and read your letter first will at least know that you intend to reach Mr. Buffett directly.
  2. While Warren Buffett does not have a personal e-mail address and reportedly does not check the e-mail address provided for Berkshire Hathaway, there is some chance that a message sent to the Berkshire Hathaway e-mail address may reach him if the content is significant enough. [3]
    • The e-mail address is: berkshire@berkshirehathaway.com
    • Note that there is a disclaimer on the website directly stating that the personnel at the corporate office is unable to provide a direct response to e-mail messages.
    • The e-mail address should be used primarily for inquiries or comments related to the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. website. Only use it as a means of contacting Warren Buffett as a last resort; try sending a letter via regular mail first, if at all possible.
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  3. When you write to Mr. Buffett using the Berkshire Hathaway contact information, your letter may not actually reach him. He receives approximately 250 to 300 letters each day, all of which must go through various staff members before they arrive at his desk. [4]
    • Unsolicited mail rarely receives a reply. This includes personal mail, charitable gift requests, and most investment proposals.
    • If you are making a charitable gift request, contact Buffett through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He is a primary trustee for the foundation and works with the Gates to develop charitable giving strategies.
    Make use of multiple contact options. "I used to think there was no way to reach someone as famous as Warren Buffett. This article showed me the different methods I can try, from writing him letters to tweeting at him. I know he probably won't write back, but it's cool to learn how regular people can at least try to contact famous business leaders and philanthropists." - Mona M.
    Follow proper procedures for potential results. "I figured Warren Buffett would read anything sent to him since he's so rich, but this article helped me realize there are proper channels I need to go through. Now I know I should write Berkshire Hathaway for investing ideas or the Gates Foundation for charity requests, and follow their guidelines. That boosts my chances of getting through, even though it's still a long shot." - Dan K.
    Target the right contacts for your goals. "As a Berkshire Hathaway investor, I was curious how their companies handle disability issues. The article made it clear I need to write the main Berkshire office about business stuff, not the Gates Foundation, which focuses on charity. Knowing who to contact about what makes me feel more confident I'll reach the right people." - Rodney B.
    Get advice from a fellow seeker. "It was reassuring to hear from someone else who tried to contact Warren Buffett that it's really hard but can be worth trying. While he probably won't write back to me either, I felt motivated knowing I'm not the only average person wanting to reach out to him. The tips from a fellow fan were super helpful." - Diane J.
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  4. The only way you might have your letter read and replied to is if you write an investment proposal that meets all the investment criteria set by Warren Buffett in his annual letter to shareholders.
    • You can find the letter to shareholders here: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html
    • While the acquisition criteria can change from year to year, oftentimes, business representatives must adhere to the following standards when they write:
      • The acquisition must be a large purchase.
      • The business must have demonstrated consistent earning power.
      • The business must earn good returns on equity with little to no debt.
      • The management must already be in place.
      • The business must be simple.
      • The proposal must come with an offering price.
  5. There is no public phone number or fax number for either Warren Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

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  1. Warren Buffett is a trustee of the foundation and has considerable influence within the organization. Moreover, most of his charitable donations are made through the foundation, as well. [5]
    • Note that most unsolicited mail does not receive a reply, so you may not get a letter back.
    • When writing to the foundation, you should use the generic "To Whom It May Concern" heading. Warren Buffett does not directly check mail sent to the foundation, nor do Bill or Melinda Gates.
    • In the body of your message, within the first few paragraphs, mention that you would like the letter to be forwarded to Warren Buffett.
  2. You can contact the foundation at: media@gatesfoundation.org. [6]
    • Note that this e-mail address is one of the recommended ways of contacting the foundation about grant inquiries.
  3. If you do not have an e-mail address to use, you could call the foundation directly about a grant inquiry at: 206-709-340. [7]
    • Before calling or e-mailing with a grant inquiry, it is strongly recommended that you review the foundation's Grantseeker FAQ.
  4. You can do so by mail or by phone. [8]
    • The mailing address for the main office is:
      • 500 Fifth Avenue North
      • Seattle, WA 98109
    • The phone number for the main office is: 206-709-3100
  5. You can write or call. [9]
    • The mailing address for this office is:
      • PO Box 6176
      • Ben Franklin Station
      • Washington, D.C. 20044
    • Use the following phone number: 202-662-8130
  6. You can send a letter or make a phone call for this office, as well. [10]
    • The mailing address is:
      • 80-100 Victoria Street
      • London
      • SW1E 5JL
    • The phone number is: +44 (0) 207 798 6500
  7. The foundation also has a China office and an India office, both of which can only be contacted via telephone. [11]
    • The phone number for the China office is: 011-86-10-8454-7500
    • The phone number for the India office is: 011-91-11-4713-8800
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  1. You can find Warren Buffett's Twitter account at: https://twitter.com/WarrenBuffett
    • Note that his Twitter page is not updated frequently and it may take some time before he sees your tweet. Even after he does see it, do not expect him to reply to it.
    • This method of contact is best used if you only intend to send a quick comment that does not require a response.
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Meet Warren Buffett

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  1. While there is no guarantee that pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree will allow you to meet Warren Buffett, this is actually the best method to pursue if you hope to speak with him in person. [12]
    • Six times each year, Mr. Buffett invites graduate level business students from 45 universities to come to his office in Omaha, Nebraska.
    • During these visits, the students interact with him during a 90-minute question and answer session. Afterward, he treats the students to lunch.
    • Each college can only send 20 students, and of those students, 30 percent or more must be women.
  2. Warren Buffett has a shareholder meeting once every year. You can hear him speak, but the odds are low that you will actually be able to meet him or speak to him in return.
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    Warren Buffett typically does not give money to individuals, although he frequently donates to charities. However, he has in the past forwarded individual requests for money to his sister, Ms. Doris Buffett, who operates an organization called the Sunshine Lady Foundation. She would occasionally assist individuals with financial gifts, averaging about $4,800. There have recently been internal problems in the organization, and it’s not clear if this practice will continue.
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    The Buffett Rule was a proposed fair share tax dating to the Obama administration. The idea was that people who make more than 1 million dollars per year should pay a minimum tax rate of 30%. This rule was named after Warren Buffett because he stated that he thought it was unfair that he should pay a lower tax rate than his secretary.
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      1. ↑ https://twitter.com/warrenbuffett
      2. ↑ https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/
      3. ↑ https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/berkshire-hathaway-corp
      4. ↑ https://www.philanthropy.com/article/how-warren-buffett-handles-donation-pleas-from-individuals/
      5. ↑ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/leadership/warren-buffett
      6. ↑ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/contact
      7. ↑ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/contact
      8. ↑ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/Who-We-Are/General-Information/Contact-Us
      9. ↑ https://www.devex.com/organizations/gates-foundation-44525
      1. ↑ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/about/contact
      2. ↑ https://www.gatesfoundation.org/Who-We-Are/General-Information/Contact-Us
      3. ↑ https://nau.edu/franke/warren-buffett/

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      If you want to contact Warrent Buffet, post a tweet to the user @WarrenBuffet if you want to make a quick comment that doesn’t require a response. You could also address a letter to him at his company's address. Alternatively, send him an email to berkshire@berkshirehathaway.com, but keep in mind that he doesn’t check this email address personally. If you want to have a higher chance of speaking to Warren Buffett face-to-face, enroll in an MBA program, since Buffett invites business students from 45 universities to his office 6 times a year for a question and answer session. For tips on how to contact Warren Buffett through the Bill and Malinda Gates Foundation, keep reading!

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