philanthropy
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Gates's core explanation for his association with Epstein has been that the relationship was transactional, centring on discussions about philanthropy and potential funding for his foundation that ultimately came to nothing.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Mayor Daniel Lurie, a Levi-Strauss heir with a background in philanthropy, has opposed efforts to raise taxes on companies and the wealthy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Coe died in 2017 and even before that, Pulte’s philanthropy focused primarily on giving cash to individuals rather than charities pushing the theocratic vision common among Fellowship recipients.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
What I liked most about his letter, aside from his philanthropy, was his sense of humor.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Tom White died in January 2011, but not before realizing his ambition to give away virtually every last dollar to philanthropy.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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The Vocabulary of College
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The Federalist Papers, No. 1 by Alexander Hamilton
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