The original goals of foundation donors, developed during their lifetimes, may become outdated once they have passed away.
Changing Times and Legacy Foundations
Many of today’s tech leaders, such as Bill Gates and Jensen Huang, share common characteristics with Gilded Age figures like John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. Both groups significantly boosted the U.S. economy and later established large foundations intended to operate indefinitely.
Unique Approach by Bill Gates
Unlike most foundations, which aim for perpetual existence, Bill Gates made a notable decision in 2025 to deplete the resources of his foundation by 2045.
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