His foundation is 19 billion (almost the size of the next 2 largest put together. Ford foundation and Lilli foundation)
He has put 6 billion into the foundation in the last year alone, and they plan on giving it all away by the time they die, so say what you like about Microsoft and Gateses, but they are putting their money where their mouths are. At any rate, other then the donation to the flight museum, this is off topic. -Tom p.s. My coupe was paid for by Microsoft, so no more badmouthing them. <grin> -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 11:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Gates! . . . .proof positive that even pirates can be generous. syd putnam bend
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