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Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives for the public good, focusing on quality of life". [1] Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material gain; and with government endeavors that are public initiatives for public good, such as those that focus on the provision of public services. [1]
Philanthropy in the United States is the practice of voluntary, charitable giving by individuals, corporations and foundations to benefit important social needs. Its long history dates back to the early colonial period, when Puritans founded Harvard College and other institutions.
Alwaleed Philanthropies collaborates with a range of philanthropic, government and educational organizations to combat poverty, empower women and youth, develop communities, provide disaster relief and create cultural understanding through education. The Weston family: $2.3 billion [67] [68] Innovations, healthcare, aging, environment Phil Knight
Last year, she became a member of Many Hands, a nonprofit philanthropic “giving circle” with a membership of around 275 women. The collective giving organization supports nonprofits in the ...
This is a list of wealthiest charitable foundations worldwide. It consists of the 50 largest charitable foundations, private foundations engaged in philanthropy, and other charitable organizations such as charitable trusts that have disclosed their assets.
French Gates has a long philanthropic history—but 2024 marked a significant shift in her strategy. She resigned from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in May, leaving a 25-year-old charity ...
AARP Foundation; Acorns Children's Hospice; Action Against Hunger; ActionAid; Acumen; Adelson Foundation; Adventist Development and Relief Agency; Aerospace Heritage Foundation of Canada
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) is an American independent public charity that provides philanthropic expertise to donors, foundations and financial institutions.NPT ranks among the largest grantmaking institutions in the United States.