Business/philanthropy
Key Questions
What was the record bid for the lunch with Steph Curry and Warren Buffett?
An anonymous bidder paid over $9 million for a private lunch with Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry, and Warren Buffett in Omaha. The auction was held on eBay, continuing Buffett's long-running charity tradition.
How much will be donated in total from the Curry-Buffett lunch auction?
The $9 million winning bid is matched by Warren Buffett, bringing the total proceeds to $27 million. These funds support Glide and the Currys' Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.
Which charities benefit from the $9 million lunch auction?
Proceeds are split equally between Glide and Eat. Learn. Play. (ELP), the Currys' foundation focused on food access, education, and physical wellness. Buffett's match doubles the impact for both organizations.
What is the Davidson Curry Scholars program?
It is a full-ride scholarship for Bay Area students that covers tuition, housing, meals, books, fees, and a computer allowance. The program launches in 2027 and includes an all-expenses-paid campus visit.
When does the Curry Scholars full-ride program begin?
The Davidson Curry Scholars program is scheduled to start in 2027 for eligible Bay Area students. It provides comprehensive support including academic and living expenses.
What is the Sotheby's Sneaker Free Agency auction?
It features over 70 pairs of sneakers auctioned to benefit Eat. Learn. Play. The event extends Curry's philanthropy efforts in Oakland and community impact.
How does the sneaker auction connect to Steph Curry's other initiatives?
The auction supports the same Eat. Learn. Play. foundation that receives funds from the lunch auction. It aligns with Curry's broader work in education, wellness, and youth development in the Bay Area.
What other Curry philanthropic efforts are highlighted alongside these auctions?
Steph Curry's golf tour supports underrepresented student athletes, and his sneaker initiatives aim to transform Oakland communities. These efforts complement the new scholarship program and record-breaking charity bids.
Record $9M+ mystery bid confirmed for Curry-Buffett lunch auction (total $27M matched to Glide/ELP). Sotheby's sneaker Free Agency auction of 70+ pairs benefiting Eat.Learn.Play. Launches full-ride Davidson Curry Scholars program for Bay Area students from 2027.