{
  "id": 17422946,
  "title": "Jeff Bezos once gave Eva Longoria and the admiral behind Osama bin Laden’s capture $100 million—but she says you don’t need wealth to give back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/jeff-bezos-once-gave-eva-longoria-and-the-admiral-behind-osama-bin",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-31T15:03:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/article/billionaire-jeff-bezos-gave-eva-longoria-admiral-behind-osama-bin-ladens-capture-100-million-she-says-you-dont-need-wealth-to-give-back/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jeff Bezos once bestowed Eva Longoria with a $50 million philanthropic gift, but she argues that wealth is not a prerequisite for making a difference. The Desperate Housewives star, worth over $80 million, illustrates this point through her own initiatives. Longoria has leveraged the funds to mentor small business owners, run the Eva Longoria Foundation, and support organizations aiding Latinas and those with intellectual disabilities. She emphasizes that impact comes from one's actions, not just the amount of money they have. Bezos, alongside his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos, launched the Courage and Civility Award in 2021, recognizing individuals who contribute significantly to society. Previous recipients include Van Jones, José Andrés, and Dolly Parton. Longoria views this recognition as a testament to the value of her work beyond the monetary aspect. Former Navy Admiral Bill McRaven, awarded alongside Longoria, plans to use his share to develop education programs for military leaders and veterans' children, as well as mental health support for serving personnel. Longoria's perspective echoes that of Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities, who argues that ordinary people can make a substantial impact by taking small, meaningful actions in their communities, even without substantial financial means.",
  "summary": "Jeff Bezos gave Eva Longoria $50 million for philanthropy. Two years on, she says the biggest myth is that you need to be rich to give back.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}