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Encore - Chuck Feeney: All duty

Good Bad Billionaire

CHAPTER

Chuck Feeney: The Silent Philanthropist

This chapter examines Chuck Feeney's impactful journey in philanthropy, beginning with his $700,000 donation to Cornell University in 1981. It highlights his commitment to anonymity in charitable giving through his foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, which emphasized a discretion unusual among major philanthropists. The discussion also explores the motivations behind his secretive approach, contrasting his methods with more public figures in wealth distribution, while raising important questions about the role of billionaires in addressing societal challenges.

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