POLITICSJun 17 · 22:57 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESLynn Sweet

Meet the mega-donors who funded the Obama Foundation

The Obama Presidential Foundation received six donations exceeding $50 million, including a $125 million contribution from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the largest recorded. Jeff Bezos donated $100 million, requesting a plaza be named after Rep. John Lewis, while Connie Ballmer and the Hutchins Family Foundation also made significant contributions. Funds support initiatives like the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for public service.

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