Joining up with Bill Gates, George Lucas, Warren Buffett and 50 other billionaires, Zuckerberg has agreed to donate the majority of his wealth to charity, as part of the Giving Pledge movement Gates launched back in August.
It’s the largest philanthropic work ever done, with over 50 billionaires pledging to give away most of their fortunes to various charities. They’re not legally bound to do so, but if they renege then I imagine all hell would break lose. Just imagine having Gates’ beady glare on you, wherever you go. *shudder*
Fifteen other billionaires signed up recently, alongside Zuckerberg. AOL’s co-founder Steve Case, and investor Carl Icahn are just some of the names you might recognise. The charities on the receiving end of the Giving Pledge’s handout haven’t been named yet, but considering Gates fascination with green issues, I wouldn’t be surprised if we saw some funky eco-friendly initiatives start looking… well, greener. [WSJ]
Steve
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 9:24 AMwho doesnt love the gates now? and to think we all hated him not that long ago.
matt
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 9:49 AMwhen?
when they die?
James Mac
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 11:17 AMNow imagine that you’re one of their children… not loving them so much now are you?
DW
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 1:14 PMWhy should the kids just get a hand out? These people worked their butts off to to become this successful, and if they want to give away their wealth to help those less fortunate than themselves, then more power to them. At lease they’re doing something with their money to help others, unlike some other selfish billionaires that shall remain nameless.
Besides, I’d hope that the kids had picked up on their parent’s work ethic and used it to inspire them to also succeed, rather than just expecting live off their parent’s hard work for their entire life.
Jared Mericka
Friday, December 10, 2010 at 2:15 PMWith that much money it better be a worth-while charity and not some crap publicity stunt type charity.