Inglés - C1. 1 - Chuck Feeney: founder of The Atlantic Philanthropies

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What is the name of the philanthropic foundation founded by Charles Francis Feeney?

  • The Feeney Foundation
  • The Atlantic Philanthropies (correct)
  • The Irish-American Charity
  • The Secret Donor Fund

What was the amount of money Feeney gave away before his identity was revealed in 1997?

  • $1 billion
  • $5 billion
  • $8 billion (correct)
  • $10 billion

Which organization did Feeney co-found?

  • The Atlantic Philanthropies
  • Sinn Féin
  • Duty Free Shoppers Group (correct)
  • Vietnam Public Health Aid

What is the nickname given to Feeney for his philanthropic success and secrecy?

<p>The James Bond of Philanthropy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's education did Feeney donate to, besides the United States?

<p>Ireland (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political party did Feeney personally donate to?

<p>Sinn Féin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which year did Feeney become a signatory to The Giving Pledge?

<p>2011 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Feeney known for in terms of his personal lifestyle?

<p>Being frugal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Feeney do with The Atlantic Philanthropies in 2020?

<p>He closed it down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total amount of money Feeney gave away during his philanthropic career?

<p>$8 billion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Charles Francis Feeney is an Irish-American businessman and philanthropist.
  • He co-founded the Duty Free Shoppers Group and sold his stake for $1.63 billion.
  • Feeney founded The Atlantic Philanthropies, one of the largest private charitable foundations in the world.
  • He gave away more than $8 billion in secret for many years before his identity was revealed in 1997.
  • Feeney has donated to education in Ireland, including nearly $1 billion to Cornell University.
  • He has also given personal donations to Sinn Féin and supported public-health structures in Vietnam.
  • In 2011, Feeney became a signatory to The Giving Pledge.
  • He closed down The Atlantic Philanthropies in 2020 after accomplishing its mission of giving away all of his money.
  • Feeney has been called the "James Bond of philanthropy" for his secrecy and success.
  • He is known for his frugality and does not own a car or a house.

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