Mystery Donor Gives Millions to Universities

[PLR_Writer]

An extremely selfless act. What a beautiful soul:


"In each case, the college hears from a lawyer, banker or other middleman. There's a large check or checks from a law firm. And instructions: The money should go for scholarships and the school should make no effort to track down the donor."


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edit: changed title to plural

[imdjh]

1. That should last at most a month before someone figures it out.

You simply can't move that much money without someone who isn't legally bound to secrecy noticing it. And if you can, then that's a problem too.

[PLR_Writer]

2. If that happens, it will be interesting to watch

I don't think the person will be identified. People do anonymous donations all the time.

[DURHAM D]

3. Its been going on for awhile.

The common thread - all the institutions are headed by women.

Cheers to our women in academic administration.

[FarCenter]

4. If it is moved through a law firm escrow account it can stay anonymous

Attorney-client privilege would be violated by disclosure.

[MattBaggins]

5. All right I will come clean. It was me

If you feel like thanking me feel free to donate large sums of money to my paypal account ;)

[KittyWampus]

6. Nah, but can I borrow a hundred thousand?