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Research source GS_BO02

The President donates Nobel Prize money to charity

Author / issuing institution: Office of the Press Secretary
Publisher: Archived Obama White House
Original publication date: 2010-03-11
Type: announcement
Date accessed: 2026-10-17
Language: en
Factual summary: The White House announced the charities designated to receive the Nobel Prize proceeds.
Reliability, relevance and limitations: Announcement alone establishes intention. The subsequent transfer confirmation in GS_BO04 is the stronger action evidence.
Passage reference: Announcement and charity allocation list
Archival reference: Not available
Original publication: https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/realitycheck/the-press-office/president-donates-nobel-prize-money-charity/

Barack Obama
Service · GS_BO02-C1: The White House announced the charities designated to receive the Nobel Prize proceeds. — Passage: Announcement and charity allocation list