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Or sign-in if you have an account.Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks to the press as he arrives at the 2019 annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, May 4, 2019. Photo by JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty ImagesWarren Buffett has decided to skip his midyear donations to the Gates Foundation for the first time in two decades, as he waits for the results of a review into the organization’s links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Wall Street Journal reported late Monday.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorBuffett, who started making massive donations to the Microsoft Corp. co-founder’s foundation in 2006, may wait until Thanksgiving to decide on making a gift, the newspaper reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation.Buffett is still expected to make gifts to the foundations run by his three children, as well as the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, named after his late wife, according to the report.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againSpokespeople for Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett and the Gates Foundation didn’t immediately return requests for comment outside regular business hours.A longtime friend of Bill Gates, Buffett has annually donated Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to the tech billionaire’s charity that represent about US$48 billion over the past two decades.This year, a trove of documents released by the U.S. Justice Department reignited scrutiny of Gates’ ties Epstein. The tech billionaire appeared in a congressional hearing this month and said his meetings with late financier and sex criminal were “a grave error in judgment.”Following the increased attention, the Gates Foundation commissioned a review of its past interactions with Epstein and intends to examine policies for vetting new philanthropic partnerships. Buffett has been in touch with the foundation’s leadership to learn more about those ties and the review, the people told the Journal.The Gates Foundation previously said it expects its board and management to receive an update this summer.In a CNBC interview in March, Buffett said he intended to wait for more information on Gates’ relationship with Epstein before making a decision on future donations. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.