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I saw an article about how rich people build museums attached to their homes. They get a tax deduction from the building costs, and don't have to pay property taxes on that part. They use them for private parties, weddings, etc.
They're supposed to be open to the public, but of course nobody from the government checks into that. The reporter wasn't able to get into any of them.
I'm assuming that's what the "philanthropy wing" is about.
If you have to finagle a tax break into it, it's a pretty weak ass show of wealth.
that is exactly how wealth operates.
Getting other people to pay for your shit is like 80% of being wealthy.
Look at Elon and his government subsidies, nfl owners and city subsidies for their stadiums they charge people 100s of dollars to enter, or Trump successfully getting rhe rnc to pay his legal fees.