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Money isn't always the root of all evil -- our list explores entrepreneurs who use their wealth to advocate for others.

­­Some people who have more money than they can possibly spend in a lifetime make a valiant effort and just keep spending. ­Others take a more philanthropic approach, setting u­p foundations to distribute their wealth in areas such as ed­ucation, medicine, or technology. It's never too late to start planning your own foundations, so here are some facts about the world's largest.­

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