Nyman received $67,234 a year and, on top of that, worked two or three other jobs alongside the principal.
Nyman’s friends say he was so modest that he repaired his torn shoes with duct tape, preferred to buy food at reduced prices and only allowed himself lunch at McDonald’s during the holidays.
In general, he was known for his extreme frugality. And even those closest to Alan had no idea how much money he had quietly amassed and how he planned to spend it.
In January this year, Alan Nyman passed away, leaving most of his $11 million fortune to charities that help children.
People who knew him say he was dedicated his whole life and helped his older brother, who had an intellectual disability and died in 2013. Nyman rarely spoke about it, but living with a disabled brother had a profound effect on him.
The only luxury Alan Nyman once allowed himself was to buy a new Scion FR-S. It happened in 2013, shortly after his brother died.
Employees of the charity Treehouse sort through children’s clothing purchased with Alan Nyman’s money. Treehouse is just one of the organizations that received a fraction of the $11 million fortune, or $900,000.
Treehouse is a Seattle-based nonprofit charity dedicated to the needs and needs of foster children.
“His frugality and frugal lifestyle had a purpose. They were there for that,” says Jessica Ross, director of development at Treehouse. “It is truly a gift for all of us to see such a display of philanthropy and love. »
