the british prince of wales. thomas edison asked carver to work for him at a salary of more than 100000 a yesr. the car manufacturer henry ford also made him a generous offer. but carver was not interested in money he stayed on at the tuskegee institute with a monthly salary of 125.
In 1940 he gave all his life saving of 33000 to the george washington carver foundation to provide opportunities for african americans to study in his field, because for carver, education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.... carver died in 1943.