If he is genuine about living simply (which I believe he is) then he didn't want to deal with the responsibility of figuring out how to use the money. better t

If he is genuine about living simply (which I believe he is) then he didn't want to deal with the responsibility of figuring out how to use the money. better to make a one shot donation and never have to think about it again. I'd do the same thing if I was old and had more money than I could possibly use. Here's how I would think about it: I enjoy investing. I don't necessarily enjoy running a massive philanthropic organization. I shouldn't have to do things I don't want to do, I'm old and rich. Here Bill, you take it. Now I get to feel good about myself.