
Could have paid a year of rent for
7,285
homeless veterans.
To Thiel, it felt like $725.
Thiel's $130M Mansion He Won't Even Live There
Felt like $725 to Thiel.
Could have paid a year of rent for 7,285 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
7,285
homeless veterans.
To Thiel, it felt like $725.
Felt like $725 to Thiel.
Could have paid a year of rent for 7,285 homeless veterans.
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Jeff Bezos
At least $20 million
Three days in Venice.
For everyone else, that's
$17
That's what it felt like to Bezos: the same share of a typical family's net worth.
Could have given 500,000 people clean drinking water.
Drag the seam between the two worlds.
Instead, it went on this.
7,285
years of rent for a homeless veteran
At the U.S. median rent of $1,487 a month (Census, 2024), about $17,844 a year. Source
1.2 million
hungry kids fed three meals a day for a whole year
No Kid Hungry: $1 can help provide 10 meals for kids. Three meals a day for 365 days is 1,095 meals, about $110 per child per year. Source
23,636
lives saved from malaria, most of them children under five
GiveWell estimates its top charities save a life for $3,000 to $5,500. We use the higher figure: $5,500, the cost through Against Malaria Foundation bed nets. Source
Or: 3.3 million people given clean drinking water; 3,643 families escaping domestic violence given a safe home for two years. Every rate and source.

Could have saved
18,545
lives.
To Brin, it felt like $83.
Felt like $83 to Brin.
Could have saved 18,545 lives.

Could have given
10 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 10 million people clean drinking water.

Could have given
4.7 million
people clean drinking water.
To Sajwani, it felt like $18,985.
Felt like $18,985 to Sajwani.
Could have given 4.7 million people clean drinking water.

Could have paid a year of rent for
9,718
homeless veterans.
To Page, it felt like $130.
Felt like $130 to Page.
Could have paid a year of rent for 9,718 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
182,648
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 182,648 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
22,831
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Drake, it felt like $1,206.
Felt like $1,206 to Drake.
Could have fed 22,831 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
1.9 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1.9 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,597
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,597 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
1.6 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Zuckerberg, it felt like $148.
Felt like $148 to Zuckerberg.
Could have fed 1.6 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
401,826
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Schultz, it felt like $2,425.
Felt like $2,425 to Schultz.
Could have fed 401,826 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
7,000
lives.
Could have saved 7,000 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
6,725
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 6,725 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,802
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,802 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
337,900
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 337,900 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
477,626
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 477,626 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,401
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,401 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
6,165
homeless veterans.
To Schmidt, it felt like $598.
Felt like $598 to Schmidt.
Could have paid a year of rent for 6,165 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
365,297
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 365,297 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,536
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,536 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
420,091
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 420,091 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,186
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,186 homeless veterans.

Could have given
500,000
people clean drinking water.
To Bezos, it felt like $17.
Felt like $17 to Bezos.
Could have given 500,000 people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
1 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Packer, it felt like $5,735.
Felt like $5,735 to Packer.
Could have fed 1 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,164
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,164 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,681
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,681 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,289
homeless veterans.
To Zuckerberg, it felt like $20.
Felt like $20 to Zuckerberg.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,289 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
118,721
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 118,721 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
178,082
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 178,082 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
981
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 981 homeless veterans.

Could have saved
9,091
lives.
To Ronaldo, it felt like $6,889.
Felt like $6,889 to Ronaldo.
Could have saved 9,091 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,961
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,961 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
319,635
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 319,635 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
50,364
lives.
To Musk, it felt like $64.
Felt like $64 to Musk.
Could have saved 50,364 lives.

Could have fed
1.4 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1.4 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
497,260
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 497,260 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
1,127
lives.
Could have saved 1,127 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,052
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,052 homeless veterans.

Could have saved
11,818
lives.
Could have saved 11,818 lives.

Could have saved
9,091
lives.
Could have saved 9,091 lives.

Could have saved
7,091
lives.
Could have saved 7,091 lives.

Could have fed
273,973
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 273,973 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,457
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,457 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
146,119
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 146,119 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
867,580
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 867,580 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
10,727
lives.
Could have saved 10,727 lives.

Could have fed
876,712
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 876,712 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
269,406
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 269,406 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
109,091
lives.
To Ambani, it felt like $1,161.
Felt like $1,161 to Ambani.
Could have saved 109,091 lives.

Could have saved
14,545
lives.
To Bezos, it felt like $69.
Felt like $69 to Bezos.
Could have saved 14,545 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,923
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,923 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
407,306
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Griffin, it felt like $173.
Felt like $173 to Griffin.
Could have fed 407,306 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
187,215
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 187,215 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
1,273
lives.
Could have saved 1,273 lives.

Could have fed
858,447
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 858,447 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
5,044
homeless veterans.
To Griffin, it felt like $349.
Felt like $349 to Griffin.
Could have paid a year of rent for 5,044 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,242
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,242 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
71,689
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 71,689 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have given
9 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 9 million people clean drinking water.

Could have given
7.5 million
people clean drinking water.
To Zuckerberg, it felt like $261.
Felt like $261 to Zuckerberg.
Could have given 7.5 million people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
2.2 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Bezos, it felt like $204.
Felt like $204 to Bezos.
Could have fed 2.2 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
2.5 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Zuckerberg, it felt like $235.
Felt like $235 to Zuckerberg.
Could have fed 2.5 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
237,443
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 237,443 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
168,037
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 168,037 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have given
4 million
people clean drinking water.
To Schmidt, it felt like $864.
Felt like $864 to Schmidt.
Could have given 4 million people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
98,174
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 98,174 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
913,242
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 913,242 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,914
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,914 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,961
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,961 homeless veterans.

Could have given
1.7 million
people clean drinking water.
To Schmidt, it felt like $367.
Felt like $367 to Schmidt.
Could have given 1.7 million people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
556,164
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 556,164 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have given
6.3 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 6.3 million people clean drinking water.

Could have paid a year of rent for
11,208
homeless veterans.
To the Carters, it felt like $10,153.
Felt like $10,153 to the Carters.
Could have paid a year of rent for 11,208 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
547,945
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 547,945 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
883
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 883 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
45,662
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 45,662 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have given
14.4 million
people clean drinking water.
To Bezos, it felt like $495.
Felt like $495 to Bezos.
Could have given 14.4 million people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
1.6 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1.6 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,699
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,699 homeless veterans.

Could have saved
11,182
lives.
Could have saved 11,182 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,177
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,177 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
301,370
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 301,370 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
857
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 857 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
493
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 493 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
639,269
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 639,269 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
114,155
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Drake, it felt like $6,028.
Felt like $6,028 to Drake.
Could have fed 114,155 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
227
lives.
Could have saved 227 lives.

Could have fed
1.4 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Pritzker, it felt like $6,981.
Felt like $6,981 to Pritzker.
Could have fed 1.4 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
19,063
lives.
Could have saved 19,063 lives.

Could have saved
14,182
lives.
To Musk, it felt like $18.
Felt like $18 to Musk.
Could have saved 14,182 lives.

Could have fed
364,384
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 364,384 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
564
lives.
Could have saved 564 lives.

Could have fed
15,525
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 15,525 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
2.2 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Ambani, it felt like $470.
Felt like $470 to Ambani.
Could have fed 2.2 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
642,922
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Kardashian, it felt like $7,147.
Felt like $7,147 to Kardashian.
Could have fed 642,922 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
324,201
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 324,201 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
829
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 829 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
6,718
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 6,718 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,080
homeless veterans.
To Jenner, it felt like $20,062.
Felt like $20,062 to Jenner.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,080 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
365,297
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 365,297 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
9,695
homeless veterans.
To Ellison, it felt like $176.
Felt like $176 to Ellison.
Could have paid a year of rent for 9,695 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
1.4 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Kardashian, it felt like $15,229.
Felt like $15,229 to Kardashian.
Could have fed 1.4 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
1,818
lives.
To Thiel, it felt like $56.
Felt like $56 to Thiel.
Could have saved 1,818 lives.

Could have fed
502,283
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 502,283 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,914
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,914 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
93,151
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 93,151 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
684,932
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Drake, it felt like $36,169.
Felt like $36,169 to Drake.
Could have fed 684,932 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,250
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,250 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
57,534
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 57,534 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,259
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,259 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
11,208
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 11,208 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
1.2 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Armstrong, it felt like $2,915.
Felt like $2,915 to Armstrong.
Could have fed 1.2 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have given
3.8 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 3.8 million people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
715,982
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 715,982 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
7,855
lives.
To Griffin, it felt like $167.
Felt like $167 to Griffin.
Could have saved 7,855 lives.

Could have saved
6,345
lives.
Could have saved 6,345 lives.

Could have fed
1.6 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Andreessen, it felt like $17,970.
Felt like $17,970 to Andreessen.
Could have fed 1.6 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,643
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,643 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,211
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,211 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
103,196
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 103,196 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
476
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 476 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,923
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,923 homeless veterans.

Could have given
90,000
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 90,000 people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
712,329
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Bezos, it felt like $67.
Felt like $67 to Bezos.
Could have fed 712,329 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,177
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,177 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
186,301
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 186,301 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
91,324
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 91,324 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
392
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 392 homeless veterans.

Could have saved
291
lives.
Could have saved 291 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
672
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 672 homeless veterans.

Could have given
150,000
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 150,000 people clean drinking water.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,483
homeless veterans.
To Ellison, it felt like $81.
Felt like $81 to Ellison.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,483 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
253,881
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 253,881 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
176,256
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 176,256 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
140,639
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 140,639 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
560
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 560 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,970
homeless veterans.
To Zuckerberg, it felt like $46.
Felt like $46 to Zuckerberg.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,970 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,272
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,272 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
126,027
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 126,027 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,876
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,876 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
127,854
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 127,854 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
9,132
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 9,132 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,805
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,805 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,541
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,541 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
182,648
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 182,648 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
953
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 953 homeless veterans.

Could have given
50,000
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 50,000 people clean drinking water.

Could have fed
182,648
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 182,648 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
141,553
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 141,553 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
2,182
lives.
Could have saved 2,182 lives.

Could have fed
129,680
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 129,680 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,746
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,746 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
335,616
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 335,616 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
73,059
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 73,059 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,446
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,446 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
981
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 981 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
123,288
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 123,288 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
560
homeless veterans.
To Bezos, it felt like $8.61.
Felt like $8.61 to Bezos.
Could have paid a year of rent for 560 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
214,612
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 214,612 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
125,114
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 125,114 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
61,644
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 61,644 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
841
homeless veterans.
To Jenner, it felt like $4,134.
Felt like $4,134 to Jenner.
Could have paid a year of rent for 841 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
409,041
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Bloomberg, it felt like $79.
Felt like $79 to Bloomberg.
Could have fed 409,041 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
333,333
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Jenner, it felt like $10,058.
Felt like $10,058 to Jenner.
Could have fed 333,333 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
147,032
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Bezos, it felt like $14.
Felt like $14 to Bezos.
Could have fed 147,032 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
44,749
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 44,749 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
190,909
lives.
To Bloomberg, it felt like $1,851.
Felt like $1,851 to Bloomberg.
Could have saved 190,909 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,410
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,410 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,513
homeless veterans.
To Altman, it felt like $5,208.
Felt like $5,208 to Altman.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,513 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
891
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 891 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
9,132
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 9,132 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
3.1 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 3.1 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
1.5 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Bezos, it felt like $142.
Felt like $142 to Bezos.
Could have fed 1.5 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
163,470
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 163,470 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
8,406
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 8,406 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
818
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 818 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
86,758
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 86,758 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,166
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,166 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
544
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 544 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
600,000
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 600,000 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
283,105
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 283,105 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
16,545
lives.
Could have saved 16,545 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,483
homeless veterans.
To Bezos, it felt like $69.
Felt like $69 to Bezos.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,483 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
410,959
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 410,959 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
97,260
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 97,260 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have given
4.8 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 4.8 million people clean drinking water.

Could have given
4.5 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 4.5 million people clean drinking water.

Could have paid a year of rent for
13,338
homeless veterans.
To Griffin, it felt like $922.
Felt like $922 to Griffin.
Could have paid a year of rent for 13,338 homeless veterans.

Could have saved
7,273
lives.
Could have saved 7,273 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,149
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,149 homeless veterans.

Could have given
6.3 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 6.3 million people clean drinking water.

Could have paid a year of rent for
3,564
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 3,564 homeless veterans.

Could have saved
964
lives.
Could have saved 964 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,451
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,451 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
273,973
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 273,973 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
301,370
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 301,370 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
3,273
lives.
Could have saved 3,273 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
841
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 841 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
1 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
175,799
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 175,799 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,764
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,764 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
17,352
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 17,352 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
1,073
lives.
Could have saved 1,073 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
375
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 375 homeless veterans.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,932
homeless veterans.
To the Carters, it felt like $4,467.
Felt like $4,467 to the Carters.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,932 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
1 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
30,000
lives.
Could have saved 30,000 lives.

Could have fed
602,740
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 602,740 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
203,653
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 203,653 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
118,721
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 118,721 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,289
homeless veterans.
To Bezos, it felt like $20.
Felt like $20 to Bezos.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,289 homeless veterans.

Could have given
15 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 15 million people clean drinking water.

Could have saved
10,418
lives.
Could have saved 10,418 lives.

Could have saved
2,855
lives.
Could have saved 2,855 lives.

Could have fed
107,763
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 107,763 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,620
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,620 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
91,324
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 91,324 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
273
lives.
Could have saved 273 lives.

Could have saved
30,982
lives.
Could have saved 30,982 lives.

Could have fed
442,009
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 442,009 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
5,218
lives.
Could have saved 5,218 lives.

Could have fed
2.7 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Griffin, it felt like $1,162.
Felt like $1,162 to Griffin.
Could have fed 2.7 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
36,364
lives.
To Griffin, it felt like $775.
Felt like $775 to Griffin.
Could have saved 36,364 lives.

Could have fed
228,311
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 228,311 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,401
homeless veterans.
To Bloomberg, it felt like $44.
Felt like $44 to Bloomberg.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,401 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
273,059
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 273,059 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
3,655
lives.
Could have saved 3,655 lives.

Could have fed
917,548
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 917,548 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
564,384
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 564,384 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
8,182
lives.
Could have saved 8,182 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
1,009
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 1,009 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
59,361
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 59,361 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
331,507
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 331,507 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
9,132
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 9,132 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
25,891
lives.
Could have saved 25,891 lives.

Could have saved
54,545
lives.
To Ellison, it felt like $305.
Felt like $305 to Ellison.
Could have saved 54,545 lives.

Could have fed
263,014
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 263,014 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
41,096
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 41,096 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
1.2 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1.2 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have paid a year of rent for
995
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 995 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
1.4 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1.4 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
2.7 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Ellison, it felt like $305.
Felt like $305 to Ellison.
Could have fed 2.7 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
447,489
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 447,489 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
7,273
lives.
Could have saved 7,273 lives.

Could have saved
21,800
lives.
Could have saved 21,800 lives.

Could have saved
3,455
lives.
Could have saved 3,455 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
4,764
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 4,764 homeless veterans.

Could have saved
25,727
lives.
Could have saved 25,727 lives.

Could have paid a year of rent for
2,466
homeless veterans.
Could have paid a year of rent for 2,466 homeless veterans.

Could have fed
1 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
913,242
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Bloomberg, it felt like $176.
Felt like $176 to Bloomberg.
Could have fed 913,242 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have fed
788,128
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 788,128 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
6,109
lives.
Could have saved 6,109 lives.

Could have fed
664,840
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 664,840 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
545
lives.
Could have saved 545 lives.

Could have fed
1.3 million
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 1.3 million hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
15,982
lives.
Could have saved 15,982 lives.

Could have fed
730,594
hungry kids for a whole year.
To Griffin, it felt like $310.
Felt like $310 to Griffin.
Could have fed 730,594 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have saved
24,545
lives.
Could have saved 24,545 lives.

Could have fed
502,283
hungry kids for a whole year.
Could have fed 502,283 hungry kids for a whole year.

Could have given
5 million
people clean drinking water.
Could have given 5 million people clean drinking water.

Could have saved
1,273
lives.
Could have saved 1,273 lives.

Could have saved
12,000
lives.
Could have saved 12,000 lives.

Could have saved
5,600
lives.
Could have saved 5,600 lives.
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