The bequest — most of whose funds remain undesignated — instantly lands the late Jay Kahn on the list of largest donors in San Diego history.
For anyone who ever questioned whether there is any good left in the world, or if strangers still hold an ounce of concern for their neighbors’ well-being, Ocean Beach entrepreneur and investor Jay Kahn has delivered a remarkable answer.
Perhaps even more extraordinary than the nine-figure bequest is the utter lack of strings tied to the gift. Kahn initially built his fortune in the San Diego-Tijuana area clothing industry, the foundation said.
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