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George Soros never signed the Giving Pledge. He’s given away more of his fortune than the billionaires who did
George Soros has given away 76% of his net worth through his foundations without signing the Giving Pledge, surpassing the giving rates of many signatories. A 2025 report found most original Giving Pledge signatories have not given away half their wealth, with critics like Melinda French Gates highlighting insufficient donations.
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