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As such the world's richest are literally giving it away. Here we list the world's most generous philanthropists (with their donations in dollars as they're mostly American) and the foundations they fund, just in case you want to get in touch.
The legendary investor’s quest to give away more than 99% of his fortune continues. So far, he’s donated more than $40 billion—much of it through annual gifts to The Bill & Melinda Gates ...
The breakups of two of the most powerful couples in the world have sparked conversations and concerns about their philanthropy, at a time when it seems billionaires can’t give their money...
Forbes has released its list of billionaires who have donated the most money. The American business magazine ranked the 25 wealthiest philanthropists with the biggest lifetime donations at the end of 2023, measured in dollars given to charities, which topped almost $211 billion.
Since then, almost 200 billionaires have pledged to give their money to foundations and charities rather than to their children. Here’s a look at ten of the most interesting people and their stories.
Warren Buffett takes the top spot on the Forbes list, as the biggest philanthropist of the past five years having given away $14.7 billion dollars (16% of his current net worth). He’s followed by Bill and Melinda Gates, who have given away $9.9 billion (9% of their net worth).
From Warren Buffett to newcomer Jeff Bezos, the nation's most generous billionaires have given away a collective $169 billion in their lifetimes–and are still richer than ever.
Using data from Forbes’ America’s Top Givers list, GOBankingRates identified the billionaires who set an example for others by giving away big sums of money. Last updated: April 27, 2021
The ranking of the 50 biggest givers in America, based solely on money given out, not pledged, in 2018.
Many “Giving Pledge” billionaires have seen their net worth rise. But there is a serious path for them to give away their money, if they commit to doing so.