In fact, if I understand the rules, a $17 billion foundation will have to give away roughly $170 million per quarter and, in today's market and economy, ought to have considerably more than that to spend, even after hedging against inflation.
A foundation would not only have to give away $170 million every quarter, but also still have much more to spend after that.
But Judge Thornton declared in court, When these orders are entered, you don't just do whatever you damn well please and ignore them.