Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Passes Away, Philanthropic Legacy to Accelerate
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Atlanta Journal Constitution
Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot, passed away at 95, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy. He committed to giving away nearly all his wealth, with his Marcus Foundation tasked to distribute 90% of his remaining billions within 20 years. Marcus, who was deeply influenced by his mother's teachings on helping others, focused his charitable efforts on medical research, Jewish causes, community support, and veterans. His foundation has already donated over $2.7 billion, and now faces the challenge of distributing significantly more in a shorter timeframe.