Jensen Huang is out at Nvidia, but there's still a big question over what comes next for the $9 billion foundation that's led by his wife, Lori.
The couple established the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation in 2007, when it listed $13,000 in net assets and made zero donations, according to a tax filing. It named Lori Huang as president and Jensen Huang as CFO and secretary, neither of whom earned a cent from their roles.
Nearly a decade later, the foundation's assets have ballooned to a multibillion-dollar fund, growing alongside Nvidia's power and profits. Now, the foundation's fate is unclear after Jensen Huang's extramarital affair and possible foreign influence scandal.
History may offer a clue. After Bill and Melinda Gates divorced, they initially remained co-chairs of the now-$92 billion Gates Foundation. Melinda Gates resigned in 2024 and received $12.5 billion from Bill Gates for her own philanthropic work.
Like its president, the Jen-Hsun and Lori Huang Foundation keeps a low profile, boasting no website or list of employees. Here's what we know about the foundation, and where it's been putting its money.
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