Dolly Parton awarded $100 million from Jeff Bezos to give to charities of her choice
Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi on Jeff Bezos criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of inflation, government spending and recession fears.
Dolly Parton just got $100 million richer – thanks to Jeff Bezos.
Bezos chose Parton as the 2022 recipient of his Courage and Charities Award, as a person who “leads with her heart.”
While the funds she raised do not go to her personal fortune, they will and can go to any organization(s) of Parton’s choosing.
JEFF BEZOS, JAY-Z TO OFFER COMMANDS: REPORT
Dolly Parton was Jeff Bezos’ recipient of the Courage and Civility Award. (Theo Wargo/Samir Hussein/Getty Images)
Lauren Sánchez, Bezos’ girlfriend, noted that the award “recognizes leaders who aim high, find solutions and always do it with courtesy.”
Bezos applauded Parton, 76, for everything “she’s done for children, literacy and so many other things.”
Dolly Parton, 76, will be able to donate $100 million to charities of her choice. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT FOX BUSINESS
By creating the Dollywood Foundation in 1988, Parton has prioritized youth education. From this was born The Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mainly offers books for young children and scholarships for high school students. In 2016, she established The My People Fund, to help those affected by fire in Sevier Country, her hometown.
“When people are in a position to help, you should help,” Parton said when accepting the award.
“I know I’ve always said, I try to put my money where my heart is. And I think you do the same thing,” she told Bezos. “I will do my best to do good things with this money,” she added.
Dolly Parton created The Dollywood Foundation in 1988. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images)
GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE
In addition to her own organization, Parton has helped fund The LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, as well as the covid-19 vaccine produced by Moderna.
