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David Rubenstein The Private Equity Master Whose Philanthropy Is Helping To Change The World

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John Jellinek highlights David Rubenstein a member of the Giving Pledge taken by many of the country's billionaires. See what David has done in the world of charity.

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Page 1: David Rubenstein Philanthropist

David RubensteinThe Private Equity Master Whose

Philanthropy Is Helping To Change The World

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David Rubenstein has a hefty $3.1 billion fortune thanks to his financial success in the

world of private equity.

He started the Carlyle Group -- which is one of the largest private equity firms in the

world -- and is now known for his financial insights and business acumen.

Rubenstein is one of the wealthiest people in America.

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…and he certainly didn’t grow up in a wealthy world. Neither of his

parents graduated from college; in fact, they didn’t

even finish high school! His father was a post-

office worker and his small house in Baltimore

reflected those modest means.

But Rubenstein wasn’t always this rich…

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It is because of these small-time roots that Rubenstein never forgets where his life all began. He is among a

group of billionaires, including Warren Buffett and Bill Gates, who have agreed to give away the majority of

their wealth before they die as part of The Giving Pledge.

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The National Zoo’s panda program was in critical condition back in 2011. When only 1500 pandas were

left, Rubenstein was inspired and contributed $4.5 million to help kickstart fundraising for the giant

panda reproduction program. The panda complex has since been named after him in honor of his

efforts.

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Rubenstein has consistently donated to help benefit Duke University, his

alma mater.

His philanthropic contributions have helped to improve Duke athletics and

Duke’s special collections library,

and he has generously donated

to fund undergraduate internships and

graduate fellowships.

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A great deal of Rubenstein’s philanthropy has gone to admirable patriotic causes, including the purchase of the last privately owned copy of the Magna Carta. He bought the document for $21.3 million, and then lent

it to the National Archives for professional preservation and increased public access. He then donated another $13.5 million to help the National Archives upgrade their visitor center and install a

new gallery.

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When the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts kicked

off…

…a $125 million fundraising campaign to expand its campus and programs in arts

education, Rubenstein led those efforts with

a $50 million donation. The gift

made Rubenstein the center’s largest donor in its entire history.

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Rubenstein’s philanthropic donations have also helped pave the way for multi-million dollar Washington Monument repairs and costly

renovations from the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

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David Rubenstein currently serves as chairman for the JFK Center for the

Performing Arts in addition to his role as Managing Director of the Carlyle

Group.

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