February 7, 2010
The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Paul G. Allen
Paul G. Allen: $85-million
Biggest beneficiary: Allen Institute for Brain Science
Other key beneficiaries: Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, Experience Music Project, and the Science Fiction Museum
Donor’s background: Mr. Allen founded Vulcan, an investment company in Seattle, and helped establish Microsoft, in Redmond, Wash.
Mr. Allen, 57, gave $42-million to the Allen Institute for Brain
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