philanthropy

Any sum that Bezos pumps into any cause is still a relative pittance. His wealth tops that of the GDP of 132 nations on the planet. To be exact, Bezos earns $2500 per second. This works out to $150,000 per minute in his bank account. He’s well on track to be the world’s first trillionaire by 2026.

Emerson College President Lee Pelton has been named president of the Boston Foundation. Pelton is due to begin the position in June, taking the reins from longtime president Paul Grogan.