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Good deeds: the most generous billionaires of the planet
One of the most generous and open businessmen of the world is Bill Gates. The richest man in the world, according to Forbes, for all his years of business gave $27 billion to charity. It is worth noting that Gates' financial condition is estimated at $84.2 billion.
The founder of Microsoft and his wife Melinda founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, through which various projects are sponsored.
- the founder of Berkshire Hathaway is friends with Gates. In 2006, Buffett publicly promised to eventually give 85% of his fortune to the Bill &
Warren Buffett for his entire life donated about half of his accumulated fortune - $24.5 billion. It is believed that Buffett has $54.6 billion in his account. Interesting fact:
George Soros does not lag behind Buffett and Gates - the founder of Soros Fund Management donated $8 billion. The financial condition of the entrepreneur is estimated at $24.4 billion. Soros is the creator of the Open Society Foundation, whose funds are allocated to social and international projects, as well as to support health and education. The Foundation is famous for protecting the rights of citizens.
Indian businessman Azim Premzhi, whose financial condition is $15.9 billion, has given $8 billion to charity for his years of life. In addition to his high position at Wipro, Premi participates in the work of his own fund Azim Premji Foundation.
Charles Francis Fini is a well-known philanthropist (many call him James Bond of philanthropy). This businessman gives almost all his money to charity. Over the years, Fini has donated $6.3 billion. Today, in the account of the ex-billionaire, there are only $1.5 million.
The founder of Islamic Bank Al Rajhi Bank Suleiman Bin Abdul Aziz Al Raji gave a total of $5.7 billion to charity. This businessman transferred most of his savings to companies supporting education, religion, and health. Today, the financial condition of a businessman reaches $590 million.
Gordon Moore, one of the founders of Intel, departed from the business some time ago and started charitable projects. During the years of his life, Moore gave $5 billion to good deeds. Today, the financial condition of the ex-entrepreneur is estimated at $6.5 billion.
The owner of Grupo Carso Carlos Slim Helu, whose financial condition is $27.3 billion, has given $4 billion to charitable projects over the years.
Eli Brod, the founder of KB Home, spares no money for educational and scientific projects and also invests in art. In addition to the above-mentioned areas, Brod provides funds for the benefit of the California State in which he resides. In total, Brod, whose fortune is currently estimated at $7.3 billion, gave $3.3 billion to charity.
George Kaiser, who heads the BOK Financial Corporation, is the founder of the charity foundation. The businessman transfers money for projects related to education, religion, and health. In total, Kaiser donated $3.3 billion to charity. The financial condition of the businessman is $9.3 billion.
