Billionaire Bill Ackman Donates Over $180,000 to Families of Fallen U.S. Soldiers

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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has made significant donations to the families of two U.S. service members who died in the Middle East since the war with Iran began in late February. Ackman donated $100,000 to the family of Major Sorffly Davius, an NYPD officer serving in the Army National Guard who died after a medical episode in Kuwait, and $80,000 to the family of Major Alex Klinner, one of the crew members killed when a refueling plane crashed in Iraq.

Why it matters

Ackman's donations highlight the financial struggles faced by the families of fallen U.S. service members, and his willingness to step up and provide substantial support. The deaths of these soldiers also underscore the human toll of the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has claimed the lives of at least 13 U.S. troops since late February.

The details

According to GoFundMe pages, Ackman is listed as the top donor to fundraisers for the families of both Major Davius and Major Klinner. Davius, an NYPD officer serving in the Army National Guard, died after a medical episode on a base in Kuwait, while Klinner was one of six crew members killed when a refueling plane crashed in Iraq last week. Ackman has not publicly commented on the donations, but his representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

• The war with Iran began on February 28, 2026.
• Major Davius died after a medical episode at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
• The refueling plane crash in Iraq that killed Major Klinner occurred last Thursday.