Billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, known for his significant contributions to healthcare and education, passed away at age 90. Throughout his life, Sanford donated over $4 billion, with a substantial portion directed towards Sanford Health, which he helped build into a major healthcare network. His philanthropy also extended to scientific research facilities, scholarships, and community development initiatives across South Dakota and beyond. Sanford amassed his fortune through banking and credit card services, notably through Premier Bankcard, which offered high-interest cards to individuals with limited credit history. AI
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- Build Dakota Scholarships
- FinancialPlanning
- First Premier Bank
- Forbes
- Larry Rhoden
- Premier Bankcard
- Premier/Freedom Scholarship
- ProPublica
- San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
- Sanford Health
- Sioux Falls Development Foundation
- South Dakota
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- Tony Venhuizen
- UC San Diego
- University of Minnesota
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