What is Priscilla Chan's Net Worth?
Priscilla Chan is an American doctor and philanthropist with a net worth of $30 billion. Chan is known not only for her medical career but also as the wife of Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. Her impressive net worth largely stems from her marriage to Zuckerberg, but both have shown considerable dedication to philanthropy.
Early Life
Born on February 24th, 1985, in Braintree, Massachusetts, Priscilla Chan grew up in a Cantonese-speaking household with two sisters. After excelling in high school, she joined Harvard University in 2003. It was there that she met Mark Zuckerberg. Graduating in 2007 with a BA in Biology, she also became fluent in Spanish. She later pursued medical studies at the University of California, graduating in 2012 and completing her residency by 2015.
Relationships
Chan married Mark Zuckerberg in 2012, the same year she completed her medical degree and Facebook went public. Overcoming three miscarriages, she gave birth to their first child in 2015 and their second child in 2017.
Career
Priscilla Chan continues to work as a pediatrician, demonstrating her commitment to the medical field despite having substantial financial security. Her ongoing involvement in her profession has earned her admiration from many.
Philanthropy
Priscilla and Mark are renowned for their philanthropic efforts, having pledged over $4.6 billion to various causes. Significant donations include funding for San Francisco General Hospital and almost $1 billion to the Silicon Valley Community Foundation. In 2015, they pledged 99% of their Facebook shares—then valued at around $45 billion—to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, aimed at enhancing global health and education. Many believe Chan drives their philanthropic mission.
Real Estate
The couple's real estate investments are substantial. In 2019, they purchased two adjacent properties in Lake Tahoe for nearly $60 million. In Palo Alto, they spent over $30 million to buy neighboring homes for increased privacy. Collectively, they own ten properties across locations like Palo Alto, San Francisco, Hawaii, and various parts of California.
