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Arnolds Lead Giving Pledge with $2 Billion Donation
10/25/2025
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- The Giving Pledge began in 2010 and invites the world’s wealthiest to donate half of their fortunes.
- John Arnold and Laura Arnold, founders of Arnold Ventures, are the only signatories reported to have fully complied.
- They donated over $2 billion, about 42% of their net worth of $2.9 billion, through Arnold Ventures.
- The Arnolds reject a legacy foundation after death and say wealth should be used now.
