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Sell the Company for $400 Million? He’s Giving It Away Instead.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Eddie Smith, owner of Grady-White Boats, pledged future company profits to charity following the death of his sole heir. Smith's decision was influenced by Patagonia's model of directing profits to charitable causes. The specifics of which charities will receive the profits were not detailed in available information.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/25/business/grady-white-boats-charity.html
