Leon Panetta Philanthropy... Leon Edward Panetta is an American Democratic politician and the 3rd director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Born on June 28, 1938, Leon Panetta, the son of Italian immigrants, was raised in Monterey, California. He graduated magna cum laude in Santa Clara University in 1956 with a Bachelor of...

Alex Von Furstenberg Philanthropy... Private equity financier and philanthropist Alex von Furstenberg is the son of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg (creator of the iconic wrap dress) and Prince Egon of Furstenberg, a Swiss nobleman who is also a fashion designer. A skilled financier, Alex von Furstenberg led the restructuring of Diane...

Paul Newman Philanthropy... Paul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, and auto racing enthusiast. He starred in films like The Color of Money, The Hustler, Hud, and co-starred with Tom Hanks in the 2002 film Road to Perdition. He won several awards, including an Academy Award for his performance in the...

Elton John Philanthropy... A winner of five Grammy awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award and a Tony Award, Elton John is one of the most exceptional performers in history. His passionate showmanship, piano-based music and distinct vocal style make him a standout and crowd-drawer of fans who watch him perform live outdoor...

Philip Anschutz Philanthropy... Philip Frederick Anschutz began working his way to success by taking after his father in the lucrative wildcatting business. His first test happened when his initial oil find in Gillette, Wyoming caught fire. What the resilient Philip Anschutz did was charge Universal Studios, which was filming a biopic on...

Henry Kravis Philanthropy... Apart from dealing in corporate mergers and takeovers, private equity mogul Henry Kravis, co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, also takes time to do his share of social responsibility. Most of his charitable endeavors are focused on education, medical and health services, and social and community...

George Deukmejian Philanthropy... Before Courken George Deukmejian, Jr. became the governor of California, he was elected state senator for Long Beach in 1962. Of ethnic Armenian descent, George was born to a rug merchant and a retail store employee on July 6, 1928. He was born and raised in Menands, New York. In 1949, he graduated from...