Find out how to minimize the taxes you owe.

Choose a local credit union over a bank.

Figure out how you want to change the world. Use OCW, if necessary, to get a general idea of how to do it. (If it's a scientific issue, for example.)

Get to know researchers and PhD students at local universities. Offer individual grants to those with the expertise you need to help you change the world. (Again, science-oriented solutions.)