Goldman Sachs foundation donates $500K to Union College

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Union recently received a $500,000 gift from Goldman Sachs Gives, which when combined with a previous gift of $1 million brings total support by Goldman Sachs Gives for need-based scholarships to $1.5 million over the past 12 months.

Goldman Sachs Gives is a donor-advised fund. The firm’s partners make recommendations to Goldman Sachs Gives that support non-profit and charitable organizations around the world.

The donation was made at the recommendation of David Viniar '76 and his wife, Susan. David is the chief financial officer of Goldman Sachs and a member of the College's Board of Trustees.

Read about the gift in the Business Review (registration may be required).