Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, says his personal finances are effectively negative despite a projected net worth of at least $2.6 billion and ownership of more than half of Beast Industries, a business valued at $5 billion. Donaldson, 28, has 514 million YouTube subscribers and says he keeps less than $1 million for himself while reinvesting earnings into content and his ventures. He expects to spend about $250 million on content this year and said he is borrowing money from his mother for his wedding. Forbes estimated he earned $85 million between April 2024 and April 2025. Earlier reports had estimated his net worth at $1 billion and described him as the first YouTuber to reach that threshold, but the newer estimate emphasizes that most of his wealth is tied to company equity rather than cash.