george soros

Soros to Open Office in Myanmar

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Fri, 01/06/2012 - 00:20

Open Society Foundations founder George Soros has announced plans to open an office in Myanmar (also known as Burma) to support his philanthropic efforts there....


 

Soros hedge fund is now a $25 billion family matter

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Tue, 07/26/2011 - 11:02

Soros Fund Management, the hedge fund founded by billionaire investor George Soros, has officially closed its doors to outside investors, according to a letter to clients Tuesday.


 

Forbes Issues List of Billion-Dollar Donors

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Tue, 08/25/2009 - 22:40

Fourteen individuals, including Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, financier and Open Society Institute founder George Soros, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore, and New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg have given at least $1 billion during their lifetimes....


 

George Soros Gives $35 Million to Help Low-Income Students in Ne...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Mon, 08/10/2009 - 22:20

With the gift from Soros and $140 million in stimulus funds, bonuses of $200 will be distributed to more than 850,000 students between the ages of 3 and 17 whose families received food stamps or were on welfare in July....


 

George Soros Commits $100 Million to Organizations in Central, E...

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Thu, 06/18/2009 - 22:20

The commitment from the Hungarian-born businessman will provide support for human services organizations in countries facing the severest recessions....


 

Robin Hood Foundation Raises $72 Million at Scaled-Down Benefit

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Wed, 05/13/2009 - 22:20

The amount raised includes a $50 million challenge grant from Open Society Institute founder George Soros to address the sharp increase in basic needs such as food and shelter in New York City....