October 15, 2009

Don Fisher, Benefactor

By Maria Di Mento

Age at death: 81

How he made his fortune: Founded the clothing chain Gap Inc. with his wife, Doris, in 1969.

Major philanthropy: Along with his wife, Doris, who survives him, Mr. Fisher gave about $200-million to education and organizations benefiting children during his lifetime.

Of that total, about $70-million went to the charter school group, Knowledge Is Power Program Foundation, known as KIPP, and approximately $30-million to Teach for America. In

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