Sunday, April 24, 2011

How Eli Broad gives his billions away

Eli Broad sets the standard for philanthropy. He's given away over $2 billion and plans on leaving even more before he dies. But along with his name, his advice and oftentimes his control are usually part of the deal. Morley Safer reports.


http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/04/21/60minutes/main20056147.shtml?tag=currentVideoInfo;segmentTitle

Extra: A peek at Eli Broad's art collection
Eli Broad has collected so many pieces of art that some have to be stored in a warehouse. One piece in particular puzzled Morley Safer



Extra: Eli and Edye Broad's "joint venture"
Eli Broad and his wife Edye explain to Morley Safer how they approach the philanthropic side of their lives like a joint venture.


Extra: Investing in science
Eli Broad invested hundreds of millions of dollars in a scientific research institute, the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Mass. Its scientific discoveries and breakthroughs are in the public domain, available to everyone.

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