philanthropist
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We must honor those we mourn: a Holocaust survivor, a 10-year-old girl, a beloved rabbi, a Jewish philanthropist, a young tourist, a brave police officer and others whose lives were cut short.
He was one of L.A.’s best-known philanthropists, contributing more than $100 million to causes such as the Special Olympics and the Los Angeles Zoo.
The taxpayer will foot £16m of the bill, while the government says it is working closely with philanthropists and other partners on an innovation fund for the remaining £4m.
From BBC
Parents, employers and philanthropists can also put money into the accounts, which are available to minors beyond the people who get the $1,000 from the government.
Contributions by philanthropists such as the Dells, by charitable organizations, and by state and local governments don’t count toward the $5,000 annual cap.
From Barron's
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