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Generous Donors
They spent their lives amassing millions—sometimes even billions—then promised to give most of it away. Here are a few of the wealthiest one percent who have promised the majority of their fortunes to philanthropies and charitable organizations. Through their example, maybe more moguls will take up the banners of bigger causes.
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Warren Buffett
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- Generous Donors
- Sober Celebs
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Warren Buffett
Entrepreneur / 1930 -
Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha,' Warren Buffett is an investment guru and one of the richest and most respected businessmen in the world.
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Mark Zuckerberg
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Lookalikes
- Modern Titans of Tech
Mark Zuckerberg
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Philanthropist / 1984 -
Web entrepreneur, Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of the social networking site Facebook and one of the world's youngest billionaires.
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Bill Gates
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- Generous Donors
- Modern Titans of Tech
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Bill Gates
Entrepreneur / 1955 -
Entrepreneur Bill Gates founded the world's largest software business, Microsoft, with Paul Allen and became one of the richest men in the world.
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George Lucas
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- Generous Donors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Taureans
George Lucas
Director, Producer / 1944 -
George Lucas directed the Star Wars films and Indiana Jones movies, both of which took on a cult-like following.
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Melinda Gates
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Leos
- Famous Philanthropists
Melinda Gates
Business Leader, Philanthropist / 1964 -
Melinda Gates is a businesswoman and philanthropist who--with her husband, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates--started the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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