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Epic CEO Judy Faulkner Pledges Wealth for Charity
Judy Faulkner, the boss of a company that makes medical record software, plans to give away almost all of her money.
She started the company, Epic Systems, in the 1970s.
Her software helps doctors and hospitals keep track of patient records.
She has promised to donate her money to charity through the Giving Pledge.
She has a foundation called Roots & Wings that helps kids and families with their health and education.
She is aiming to give away $100 million each year by 2027.
Faulkner's company has a creative work environment designed to spark inspiration.
Judy Faulkner, CEO of Epic Systems, pledged to donate nearly 99% of her wealth.
Faulkner founded Epic Systems, a medical-record software provider, in 1979.
Epic's software supports the medical records of over 250 million patients and is used by top medical centers.
Faulkner's charitable foundation, Roots & Wings, provides grants to improve the health, education, and well-being of children and families.
Epic Systems' Wisconsin campus features themed buildings and encourages creativity and collaboration.
- Who
- Judy Faulkner, CEO of Epic Systems.
- What
- Judy Faulkner, CEO of Epic Systems, pledged to donate nearly all her wealth.
- Where
- Her company's campus is in Wisconsin.
- When
- She signed the Giving Pledge in 2015.
- Why
- To support philanthropic causes and improve the health, education, and well-being of children and families.
Key facts
- Name
- Judy Faulkner
- Company
- Epic Systems
- Net Worth
- $7.8 billion (estimated)
- Giving Pledge
- Signed in 2015
- Foundation
- Roots & Wings
- Annual Giving Goal
- $100 million by 2027
- Epic Systems Sales (2024)
- $5.7 billion