George Soros.Win McNamee/Getty Images George Soros ranks in the world's 400 richest people with a $7.2 billion net worth, per Bloomberg. The famed philanthropist has given away over $32 billion, according to his personal website. He has purchased a sprawling network of homes in the New York area and spends big on politics. Conspiracy theorists accuse former hedge-fund manager George Soros of aiding Nazis, conspiring to fill Budapest with refugees, and trying to start a civil war in the United States. While these theories lack support, little is actually known about how the 93-year-old billionaire passes his days.