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What is the name of the philanthropic foundation founded by Charles Francis Feeney?
What is the name of the philanthropic foundation founded by Charles Francis Feeney?
What was the amount of money Feeney gave away before his identity was revealed in 1997?
What was the amount of money Feeney gave away before his identity was revealed in 1997?
Which organization did Feeney co-found?
Which organization did Feeney co-found?
What is the nickname given to Feeney for his philanthropic success and secrecy?
What is the nickname given to Feeney for his philanthropic success and secrecy?
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Which country's education did Feeney donate to, besides the United States?
Which country's education did Feeney donate to, besides the United States?
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Which political party did Feeney personally donate to?
Which political party did Feeney personally donate to?
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Which year did Feeney become a signatory to The Giving Pledge?
Which year did Feeney become a signatory to The Giving Pledge?
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What is Feeney known for in terms of his personal lifestyle?
What is Feeney known for in terms of his personal lifestyle?
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What did Feeney do with The Atlantic Philanthropies in 2020?
What did Feeney do with The Atlantic Philanthropies in 2020?
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What is the total amount of money Feeney gave away during his philanthropic career?
What is the total amount of money Feeney gave away during his philanthropic career?
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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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