fter bringing in more than US$170 million and 11 Oscar nominations with his Participant Productions’ 2005 releases, the Montreal-born billionaire continued to put his money into environmental and socially aware organizations in 2006.

Skoll invested in manufacturers of solar panels, water-free urinals and electric cars.

He also awarded more than $25 million to various non-profit groups through his philanthropic foundation.

"There's only so much money that you need.... you shepherd [the rest] and contribute to good causes
you believe in."
- Jeff Skoll