How Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg makes and spends his $65 billion fortune, from Italian sports cars to millions in Hawaii real estate

Avery Hartmans,Katie CanalesAug 15, 2022, 19:47 IST

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Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most powerful and wealthiest figures in the world.
He has a net worth of $64.7 billion, according to Forbes, and spends much of it on charity.

Mark Zuckerberg is one of the wealthiest people in the world.

The Facebook founder and CEO's fortune surpassed $100 billion last year, making him one of 10 centi-billionaires on the planet. However, recent events have brought that figure down to $64.7 billion, according to Forbes.

Zuckerberg mostly keeps a low profile, but he does splurge on real estate — especially in the tropical paradise that is Hawaii. He and his wife, Priscilla Chan, also invest in childhood education and medical research.

Here's how the tech mogul spends his billions, from cars to properties to charity.

Facebook debuted on the New York Stock Exchange in May 2012.

Zuckerberg in New York May 18, 2012.Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Much of Zuckerberg's fortune comes from Facebook.

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But he's fairly low-key.

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And he's not a fan of flashy clothes.

Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook Connect 2021Facebook

Neither is he into flash vehicles.

Zuckerberg in 2012.Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

He loves his signature Volkswagen.

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Although he did splurge on a car ...

Mark Zuckerberg and a Pagani Huayra. Not Zuckerberg's actual car.Charles Platiau/Reuters and Norbert Aepli/Wikimedia/CC 2.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2015-03-03_Geneva_Motor_Show_3249.JPG

And most recently, he posted some new wheels on Instagram.

Not Zuckerberg's car.John Prieto/The Denver Post via Getty Images

He spends money more freely on real estate.

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Then he bought up nearby land.

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He also used to own a townhouse in the Mission District of San Francisco.

San Francisco in 2020.Ahmet Karaman/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Then there's Hawaii.

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But there's been backlash.

A beach in Kauai.Jennifer McDermott/AP

He's adding onto his Hawaii properties too.

Wailua Falls in Kaua‘i, Hawaii.Andriy Prokopenko/Getty Images

The purchases serve as a respite for the executive.

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Zuckerberg made another massive real estate purchase in 2018.

Lake Tahoe.Gado/Getty Images

Zuckerberg doesn't appear to travel much for pleasure.

Zuckerberg this summer.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

Ultimately, opulence and luxury are just a blip on Zuckerberg's radar.

Zuckerberg on October 25, 2019.AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Zuckerberg has signed onto the Giving Pledge.

Bill Gates and Mark ZuckerbergBeck Diefenbach/Reuters

He plans to donate significantly to his and his wife's organization.

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan.Peter Barreras/Invision/AP

CZI is invested in tackling both local and global issues.

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The pair have also donated to research.

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Zuckerberg believes that Biohub will help speed up research to cure disease.

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Zuckerberg's day job is still keeping him busy, however.

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Then there were the whistleblowers.

The Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified to a Senate committee.Matt McClain/Getty Images

In come the 'Metamates'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announcing the Meta rebrand on Thursday.Eric Risberg/AP Photo

Meanwhile, Zuckerberg's wealth has soared.