The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: David Eddings
David Eddings: $30-million Biggest beneficiary: Reed College Other key beneficiary: National Jewish Health Donor’s background: Mr. Eddings was the author of fantasy novels. Mr. Eddings, who was 77 when he died in June 2009, bequeathed approximately $20-million in cash and stock to Reed College, in…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Lawrence J. Ellison
Lawrence J. Ellison: $46.9-million Beneficiary: Ellison Medical Foundation Donor’s background: Mr. Ellison founded the Oracle Corporation, a computer-software company, in Redwood Shores, Calif. Mr. Ellison, 65, gave $46.9-million to the Ellison Medical Foundation, in Bethesda, Md., for biomedical…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Stanley F. and Fiona B. Druckenmiller
Stanley F. and Fiona B. Druckenmiller: $705-million Beneficiary: Druckenmiller Foundation Donors’ background: Mr. Druckenmiller founded Duquesne Capital Management, in Pittsburgh. Ms. Druckenmiller is a former investment-portfolio manager at the Dreyfus Corporation, in New York. Mr. Druckenmiller,…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: John W. and Susan G. Jackson
John W. and Susan G. Jackson: $50-million Beneficiary: Yale University Donors’ background: Mr. Jackson is a retired chief executive of the Celgene Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company in Summit, N.J. Mrs. Jackson is a published poet. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson pledged $50-million to Yale University,…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Arthur Hodson
Arthur Hodson: $27-million Biggest beneficiary: Taylor University Other key beneficiary: Indiana Wesleyan University Donor’s background: Mr. Hodson was a retired chairman of Upland Bank, which later became Star Financial Bank, now in Fort Wayne, Ind., and a former chemical engineer at Union…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Irwin M. and Joan K. Jacobs
Irwin M. and Joan K. Jacobs: $24.3-million Beneficiary: Joan and Irwin Jacobs Fund at Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Donors’ background: Mr. Jacobs is the founder of Qualcomm, a wireless-communications company, in San Diego. Mr. Jacobs, 76, and his wife, Joan, 77, gave $24.3-million to…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Dolores Jordan
Dolores Jordan: $52-million Biggest beneficiary: Ag One Foundation Other key beneficiaries: Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland and St. Rose Hospital Donor’s background: Mrs. Jordan’s wealth comes primarily from the recent sale of her family’s Four Bar J cattle ranch, in Dublin, Calif.…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: William G. and Ernestine R. Lowrie
William G. and Ernestine R. Lowrie: $17-million Beneficiary: Ohio State University Donors’ background: Mr. Lowrie is a retired deputy chief executive of BP Amoco, an international energy company with headquarters in London. Mr. Lowrie, 66, and his wife, Ernestine, 69, pledged $17-million to Ohio…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: John W. and Janice B. Fisher
John W. and Janice B. Fisher: $22-million Biggest beneficiary: Ivy Tech Foundation Donors’ background: Mr. Fisher was a retired chairman of the Ball Corporation, an international packaging manufacturer with headquarters in Broomfield, Colo. Mrs. Fisher is the daughter of Edmund B. Ball, one of the…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Louise Dieterle Nippert
Louise Dieterle Nippert: $185-million Beneficiary: Greenacres Foundation Donor’s background: Mrs. Nippert’s fortune derives primarily from Procter & Gamble stock. Her late husband, Louis B. Nippert, was the great-grandson of James A. Gamble, a co-founder of the household- and personal-products…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Elizabeth Beckwith Nilsen
Elizabeth Beckwith Nilsen: $31-million Beneficiary: Chatham Hall Donor’s background: Ms. Nilsen’s fortune came from investments her father, Laurance Beckwith, a stockbroker, made in American Home Products, the company that would eventually become Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. Ms. Nilsen, who was 92 when…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: W.A. (Tex) Moncrief Jr.
W.A. (Tex) Moncrief Jr.: $18-million Beneficiary: University of Texas at Austin Donor’s background: Mr. Moncrief is president of Montex Drilling and of Moncrief Oil, in Fort Worth, which were founded by his father, W.A. (Monty) Moncrief. Mr. Moncrief, 89, gave the University of Texas at Austin…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: William W. and Nadine M. McGuire
William W. and Nadine M. McGuire: $48-million Biggest beneficiary: Florida Museum of Natural History Donors’ background: Dr. McGuire is a physician and a former chief executive of UnitedHealth Group, a Minneapolis health insurer. Dr. McGuire, 61, and his wife, Nadine, 60, gave a donation valued at…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: John A. and Jenny Paulson
John A. and Jenny Paulson: $25-million Biggest beneficiary: New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business Other key beneficiary: Southampton Hospital Foundation Donors’ background: Mr. Paulson founded Paulson & Company, a New York hedge fund. Mr. Paulson, and his wife, Jenny, pledged…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Pierre and Pam Omidyar
Pierre and Pam Omidyar: $92-million Biggest beneficiary: Hawaii Community Foundation Other key beneficiaries: HopeLab and Humanity United Donors’ background: Mr. Omidyar founded eBay, in San Jose, Calif. Ms. Omidyar is chairwoman of HopeLab, a nonprofit group in Redwood City, Calif., that develops…
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: John and Mary Pappajohn
John and Mary Pappajohn: $47.3-million Biggest beneficiary: University of Iowa Foundation Other key beneficiary: Des Moines Art Center Donors’ background: Mr. Pappajohn founded Equity Dynamics, and Pappajohn Capital Resources, both venture-capital companies in Des Moines. Mr. Pappajohn, 81, and his…