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Why Zuckerberg Structured His Charity As An LLC

To give away their fortune, why did Mark Zuckerberg and his wife set up their charitable arm as a limited liability company? Four reasons, according to Bloomberg Businessweek: There are no limits on its lobbying activity; the charity can turn a profit; it will be easier to form joint ventures; and the use of a corporate structure avoids a rule about having to give away 5% of a nonprofit foundation's value every year.

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