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Richard Kinder

Richard Kinder

Richard Kinder (#248)

Global Rank #248
Country Rank #104
Country United States

Richard Kinder is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 13 B
  • Pipelines
  • United States
  • M
  • 81 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #248
Country Rank #104
Net Worth $12.9B
Previous Worth $12.7B
Worth Change +$0.2B
Country United States
Industry Pipelines
Age 81 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 07 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Houston, Texas
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Personal Stats

Age 81
Source Of Wealth Pipelines, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 3
Residence Houston, Texas
Citizenship United States
Marital Status Married
Children 1
Education Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Missouri; Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Missouri
Net Worth Change +$0.2B +1.6% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $12.7B
Current Net Worth $12.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Richard Kinder chairs oil and gas pipeline giant Kinder Morgan, one of the largest U.S. energy infrastructure firms, which owns or operates 78,000 miles of pipeline. He cofounded Kinder Morgan in 1997 after stepping down as president of energy and commodities firm Enron Corp. Kinder stepped down as CEO of Kinder Morgan in 2015. His Kinder Foundation funds education, urban green space and quality of life initiatives in Houston. In 2025, he and his wife pledged $150 million to Texas Children's Hospital and MD Anderson to create the Kinder Children's Cancer Center, with the goal of ending childhood cancer.

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Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Richard Kinder's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $12.9B (May 4, 2026)

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