Who is behind the Giving Pledge?
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On the record
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Founded by
- Bill Gates founded Jun 2010 co-founder Primary record 1
- Warren Buffett founded Jun 2010 co-founder Primary record 1
Proof 1 source
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Twelve more U.S. families pledge majority of wealth to philanthropy, The Giving Pledge, 19 Apr 2012.
Primary record
Initiated by Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates in June 2010, the Giving Pledge is a long-term charitable initiative that aims to inspire conversations about philanthropy and increase charitable giving in the United States.
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