Billionaire Jeff Bezos says he wants to give most of his money to charity.
Bezos has taken criticism in the past for not signing- the promise by hundreds of the richest people in the world to donate most of their wealth to charitable causes.
He said legendary singer Dolly Parton stands as a shining example of someone with capacity to bring people together to help solve challenges. Parton is the most recent recipient of the Bezos Courage and Civility award, which comes with a $100 million grant. Bezos is ranked as the fourth-wealthiest person in the world, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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