Donald W. Reynolds
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Donald W. Reynolds

American businessman, philanthropist and media owner

Donald Worthington Reynolds (September 23, 1906 – April 2, 1993) was an American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder of Donrey Media Group, a communications company with newspaper, broadcasting and cable television holdings, and outdoor advertising.2

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Born Sep 23, 1906, died Apr 2, 1993.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedUniversity of Missouri3

Career

Occupation: businessperson, journalist.5

Personal life

  • BornSep 23, 1906, Oklahoma City6
  • DiedApr 2, 1993, Mediterranean Sea7
  • CitizenshipUnited States8

Philanthropy

The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation continued his lengthy legacy of charitable giving through 2015, funding programs for capital grants, aging and quality of life, cardiovascular clinical research, and journalism. In accordance with its articles of incorporation, the Foundation was designated to terminate rather than continue in perpetuity. Its board of trustees determined that the foundation would cease to make grants by the year 2022. In fact, the foundation liquidated its assets and closed its doors at the end of 2017.

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Awards

  • 1981Distinguished Nevadan9 10
  • Date not recordedLegionnaire of Legion of Merit9
  • Date not recordedPurple Heart9