Should Philanthropy Be Sustainable? Chuck Feeney Says “No”
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“You Can Only Wear One Pair of Pants at a Time” An Irish-American billionaire who kept his philanthropy secret for 15 years has given away more than $7.5 billion. He is now left with $2 million in his bank account at the age of 85. He wears a $15 Casio watch, travels in coach, and does not own a car. His name is Chuck Feeney, founder of Duty Free Shoppers and General Atlantic. In 2016, Feeney and his Atlantic Philanthropies gave out their final donation of $7mm to Cornell University to support students doing community service work. He wanted to hand out all of his money before he dies.
Should Philanthropy Be Sustainable? Chuck Feeney Says “No”
Should Philanthropy Be Sustainable? Chuck…
Should Philanthropy Be Sustainable? Chuck Feeney Says “No”
“You Can Only Wear One Pair of Pants at a Time” An Irish-American billionaire who kept his philanthropy secret for 15 years has given away more than $7.5 billion. He is now left with $2 million in his bank account at the age of 85. He wears a $15 Casio watch, travels in coach, and does not own a car. His name is Chuck Feeney, founder of Duty Free Shoppers and General Atlantic. In 2016, Feeney and his Atlantic Philanthropies gave out their final donation of $7mm to Cornell University to support students doing community service work. He wanted to hand out all of his money before he dies.