[PAR] [TLE] Koch family foundations [SEP] The Koch family foundations are a group of charitable foundations in the United States associated with the family of Fred C. Koch.  The most prominent of these are the Charles Koch Foundation and the David H. Koch Charitable Foundation, created by Charles Koch and David Koch, two sons of Fred C. Koch who own the majority of Koch Industries, an oil, gas, paper, and chemical conglomerate which is the US's second-largest privately held company.  Charles' and David's foundations have provided millions of dollars to a variety of organizations, including libertarian and conservative think tanks.  Areas of funding include think tanks, political advocacy, climate change scepticism, higher education scholarships, cancer research, arts, and science. [PAR] [TLE] Charles Koch [SEP] Charles de Ganahl Koch ( ; born November 1, 1935) is an American businessman, political donor and philanthropist.  He is co-owner, chairman of the board, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries since 1967, while his brother David Koch serves as Executive Vice President.  Charles and David each own 42% of the conglomerate.  The brothers inherited the business from their father, Fred C. Koch, then expanded the business.  Originally involved exclusively in oil refining and chemicals, Koch Industries now includes process and pollution control equipment and technologies; polymers and fibers; minerals; fertilizers; commodity trading and services; forest and consumer products; and ranching.  The businesses produce a wide variety of well-known brands, such as Stainmaster carpet, the Lycra brand of spandex fiber, Quilted Northern tissue and Dixie Cup.
[PAR] [TLE] Koch family foundations [ SEP ] The Koch family foundations are a group of charitable foundations in the United States associated with the family of Fred C. Koch . The most prominent of these are the Charles Koch Foundation and the David H. Koch Charitable Foundation , created by Charles Koch and David Koch , two sons of Fred C. Koch who own the majority of Koch Industries , an oil , gas , paper , and chemical conglomerate which is the US 's second - largest privately held company . Charles ' and David 's foundations have provided millions of dollars to a variety of organizations , including libertarian and conservative think tanks . Areas of funding include think tanks , political advocacy , climate change scepticism , higher education scholarships , cancer research , arts , and science . [PAR] [TLE] Charles Koch [ SEP ] Charles de Ganahl Koch ( ; born November 1 , 1935 ) is an American businessman , political donor and philanthropist . He is co - owner , chairman of the board , and chief executive officer of Koch Industries since 1967 , while his brother David Koch serves as Executive Vice President . Charles and David each own 42 % of the conglomerate . The brothers inherited the business from their father , Fred C. Koch , then expanded the business . Originally involved exclusively in oil refining and chemicals , Koch Industries now includes process and pollution control equipment and technologies ; polymers and fibers ; minerals ; fertilizers ; commodity trading and services ; forest and consumer products ; and ranching . The businesses produce a wide variety of well - known brands , such as Stainmaster carpet , the Lycra brand of spandex fiber , Quilted Northern tissue and Dixie Cup .
What is the name of the billionaire snake who funds conservative thank tanks aimed at destroying the American way of life and is the chief executive officer of Koch Industries?
What is the name of the billionaire snake who funds conservative thank tanks aimed at destroying the American way of life and is the chief executive officer of Koch Industries ?
Charles de Ganahl Koch
Charles de Ganahl Koch