Greenwich Historical Society to honor the Dalios
GREENWICH — Barbara and Ray Dalio of Greenwich will be feted at the Greenwich Historical Society’s eighth annual History in the Making Award benefit for their philanthropic efforts to make the world a better place.
The award will be presented at a dinner Oct. 13 at the Belle Haven Club.
Businessman, investor, philanthropist and historian David Rubenstein will interview the Dalios in a fireside chat. Indra Nooyi, former chairman and CEO of PepsiCo as well as a previous honoree, will present the award to the Dalios.
In recognizing the Dalios’ leadership and commitment to community and education, the Greenwich Historical Society acknowledges their important place in a long history of Greenwich philanthropists who have made a positive impact on the world.
In addition to Indra Nooyi, former awardees include Derek Boothby, Thomas Foley, Curt Welling, Marie and Charlene Von Saher and Lewis Lehrman.
“What we do is a necessity and a pleasure,” said Barbara Dalio. “We look forward to our discussion.”
The Dalio Philanthropies supports the Dalio family’s social impact endeavors, with particular interest in public education in Connecticut and initiatives that enable students and educators to achieve their full potential, according to its website.
The Dalios signed The Giving Pledge, vowing to donate more than half of their fortune to charitable causes within their lifetime.
“The Dalios’ generosity in contributing millions of dollars to public education initiatives has been a lifeline in Connecticut, especially today when so many educators and students have been adversely impacted by the pandemic,” said Debra Mecky, the historical society’s executive director and CEO. “It is an honor to present this year’s award to them.”
Dalio is the founder of Westport-based Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund. According to Forbes, Dalio is the richest person in Connecticut with a net work of about $20 billion.
From inception to date, the Dalio family has given over $5 billion in funding to Dalio Philanthropies to support philanthropic efforts, according to its website.
To ensure the health and safety of all participants, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test will be required for attendance. The cocktail reception will be held outdoors on the Belle Haven Club lawn, and dinner will be held under a tent on the patio. The Belle Haven Club requests that face masks are worn in all public areas.
For more information on the event and to purchase tickets, visit greenwichhistory.org/ event/history-in-the-making -honoring-barbara-and-ray -dalio/.