Wyoming businessman Foster Friess was well-known for his innovative approach to philanthropy.
He built a life that embodied the American Dream. He started his investment business with a few hundred dollars, made a fortune, and donated a large portion of it during his lifetime.
He was fascinated by cowboys and the American West. When he moved to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 1992, he took on a Western look. He usually donned a cowboy hat in public, which made him stand out wherever he went.
Foster had a reputation for being a very kind, humble, and generous person. To him, philanthropy was not just about writing big checks to charities. He inspired others and served as a good role model for giving….