Doris Buffett was a philanthropist who was the older sister of billionaire Warren Buffett and helped with his charitable giving efforts.Buffett, like her brother, received a large inheritance from her parents, and she was determined to use it to benefit others rather than keep it to herself.
Calling herself a “retail philanthropist,” she had a goal of giving away her entire fortune during her lifetime. She did this in part through the foundations she created.
Her Sunshine Lady Foundation helps provide education and other opportunities for the disadvantaged. The Letters Foundation, which she founded with her brother, offers “last resort” grants to people with severe financial difficulties.
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