Billy Graham dies, what will happen to his charities?
Legendary American evangelist William Franklin “Billy” Graham Jr. has died at 99, Fox News has confirmed, leaving behind a net worth of $25 million, and associations worth hundreds of millions.
Graham had humble beginnings, and was born on a dairy farm near Charlotte, N.C., in 1918, and started conducting evangelistic "crusades" in 1948. He rose to celebrity status with his sermons broadcast on radio and television. His net worth is $25 million, according to the Richest.com.
Graham founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, and according to its website, in 2016, the association received $105.58 million in support and revenue, had operating expenses of $100.91 million. Including carryover and profits from investments, the association finished the year with $284.52 million in assets.
The ministry directs a wide range of domestic and international outreach programs.