Warren Buffett Revives Charity Lunch Auction with Stephen Curry

The exclusive lunch will benefit GLIDE and the Currys' Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:53pm

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After a four-year hiatus, Warren Buffett is reviving his annual charity lunch auction, this time partnering with NBA champion Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha. The exclusive lunch, dubbed 'A Seat at the Table,' will raise funds for GLIDE, a San Francisco-based social justice nonprofit, and the Currys' Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. Bidding starts on May 7 and the winner will join Buffett and the Currys for lunch in Omaha, Nebraska on June 24, 2026.

Why it matters

The charity lunch auction has become one of Buffett's signature philanthropic events, raising over $53 million since it began in 2000. By partnering with the Currys, who have a strong track record of community impact through their foundation, the auction aims to extend its reach and create even greater change in the Bay Area.

The details

The proceeds from the auction will be equally split between GLIDE and the Currys' Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation. GLIDE is a San Francisco-based social justice nonprofit that aids homeless individuals, while Eat. Learn. Play. focuses on providing meals, education, and play opportunities for underserved youth in Oakland. In the past, the auction has attracted high-profile winners like investment manager Ted Weschler and hedge fund manager David Einhorn.

  • Bidding for the auction will start on May 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. PDT and close on May 14.
  • The winner and up to seven guests will join Buffett and the Currys for lunch in Omaha, Nebraska on June 24, 2026.

The players

Warren Buffett

A famed billionaire investor and philanthropist who has hosted the annual charity lunch auction since 2000.

Stephen Curry

A four-time NBA champion of the Golden State Warriors who is co-hosting the charity lunch auction with Buffett.

Ayesha Curry

A best-selling author and lifestyle entrepreneur who is co-hosting the charity lunch auction with her husband, Stephen Curry.

GLIDE

A San Francisco-based social justice nonprofit that aids homeless individuals and will receive a portion of the auction proceeds.

Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

The Currys' foundation that focuses on providing meals, education, and play opportunities for underserved youth in Oakland, and will receive a portion of the auction proceeds.

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What they’re saying

“Over the years, I've seen how the business community and innovative nonprofits can work together to create real change, and I've always believed in supporting organizations that are making a meaningful difference. This event is about coming together again—in a new way—with people I admire, to support work that truly matters. Partnering with Stephen and Ayesha to help launch something new in support of these communities is something I'm very happy to be part of.”

— Warren Buffett

“For us, this is about using the platform we've been given to create something bigger than ourselves. With this incredible auction, we are excited to turn this moment into real impact for students and families throughout the Bay Area community. Eat. Learn. Play. was built on the idea that every child deserves the chance to thrive, and by partnering with Warren and his incredible team alongside GLIDE, together we can extend our efforts and impact even further.”

— Stephen and Ayesha Curry

What’s next

The auction will open for bidding on May 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. PDT and close on May 14. The winner and up to seven guests will then join Buffett and the Currys for lunch in Omaha, Nebraska on June 24, 2026.

The takeaway

This partnership between Warren Buffett, Stephen Curry, and their respective foundations demonstrates the power of collaboration between the business community and innovative nonprofits to create meaningful change. By leveraging their platforms and resources, they aim to have a significant impact on underserved communities in the Bay Area.