Craigslist founder says he is giving away half of his fortune
NBC News·2026-04-02 19:16

A generous pledge from the founder of Craigslist. Craig Newark is planning to donate1 billion with a B dollars of his fortune. As the classified ads website marks 31 years in business.In an op-ed published in the New York Times, Newark says he never intended to become wealthy. He's already signed the giving pledge, vowing to give away a large chunk of his fortune. He is planning to donate to a variety of causes, including organizations helping military families. ...

Craigslist founder says he is giving away half of his fortune - Reportify