The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: George Soros

The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: George Soros 1

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George Soros: $150-million

Biggest beneficiary: Fund for Policy Reform

Other key beneficiary: Central European University

Donor’s background: Mr. Soros is chairman of Soros Fund Management, a New York firm that manages hedge funds, and is the founder of the Open Society Institute, a foundation with headquarters in New York.

Mr. Soros, 79, donated $100-million in cash to establish the Fund

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