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UEMcGill
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Don't be fooled, gifts that large are usually not instant cash, either.

It's usually pledged over a period of time, and sometimes it doesn't include the most liquid of assets. Have heard a couple of stories in the past about a couple of the Pamplin's major donations. Many times those type gifts don't realize the "publicity" amount, and in some it takes years to realize it as expendable cash.
Posted: 06/07/2026 at 01:50 PM ET
(In response to this post by hokiedad25)

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$75 million donation is incredible.
hokiedad25 06/07/26 01:24 PM ET
Don't be fooled, gifts that large are usually not instant cash, either.
UEMcGill 06/07/26 01:50 PM ET
And much of that $75 million is endowed. Designed to provide a $$ stream.**
marcbvtgm 06/08/26 10:48 AM ET