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    John Paulson

    Investor and philanthropist who gave $250 million to Hebrew University in October 2026

    Donor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Giving tracked
    $250 million
    Gifts
    1

    Background

    John Paulson is an investor and philanthropist who started the hedge fund Paulson and Company in 1994.

    He is founder and chairman of the Paulson Family Foundation, according to the Hebrew University release.

    About Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    Hebrew University of Jerusalem: Hebrew University of Jerusalem is a university that formally opened its doors in 1925 and is home to over 23,000 students from 90 countries.

    Donations by John Paulson

    RecipientAmount
    Hebrew University of JerusalemRead the story$250 million

    Key facts

    Hebrew University gift
    $250 million, announced at the Board of Governors Gala on Saturday, 17 October 2026source
    Total support for Hebrew University
    $296 million, including this giftsource
    Nonprofit giving since 2009
    At least $944.5 million, according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy tallysource
    Largest gift
    $400 million to Harvard in 2015 to endow the School of Engineering and Applied Sciencessource
    Philanthropy 50
    Four appearances on the Chronicle of Philanthropy list of the biggest donors over the past 17 yearssource

    WYDE coverage of John Paulson

    WYDE Newsroom has published 2 articles about John Paulson, from Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026. John Paulson is a donor in 2 stories. The most recent is Feed People, Get Ahead: 7 Days Left to Apply for $1 Million Creator Fund.

    Reported alongside John Paulson

    Sources

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