The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Paul G. Allen

The Philanthropy 50 2009 Gift Profile: Paul G. Allen 1

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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