NOW CAPTURED IN NEW TWO-VOLUME BOOK
Imagine having the resources to dramatically alter the lives of people, communities, even nations. Then imagine an unassuming man and his philanthropic organization making it a reality.
That’s what this book is about.
During Atlantic’s first two decades (1980s and 1990s), the foundation focused on strengthening higher education and health care and operated anonymously at Chuck Feeney’s direction. During the second two decades (2000s and 2010s), its focus shifted to issues of aging, children and youth, population health, and reconciliation and human rights. During this time, Atlantic committed to complete all grantmaking by 2016 and to close soon thereafter.
Over 35 years, Atlantic invested more than $2.5 billion in capital projects and a total of $8 billion to enhance opportunities and improve the lives of disadvantaged and vulnerable people around the world.
| Area | 1980s | 1990s |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | - | $26.9 Million |
| Bermuda | - | $250,000 |
| Cuba | - | - |
| Ireland | $100,000 | $325.2 Million |
| South Africa | - | - |
| United States | $45 Million | $262.8 Million |
| Viet Nam | - | $545,000 |
| Other | - | $50 Million |
| Totals | $45.1 Million | $715.7 Million |
| Area | 2000s | 2010s |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $243.2 Million | $23.3 Million |
| Bermuda | $750,000 | - |
| Cuba | $17.7 Million | $8.5 Million |
| Ireland | $396.3 Million | $54.5 Million |
| South Africa | $49.8 Million | $3.6 Million |
| United States | $441.1 Million | $374 Million |
| Viet Nam | $160 Million | $18.3 Million |
| Other | $39.5 Million | - |
| Totals | $1.3 Billion | $482.2 Million |
