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Forbes just launched a groundbreaking ranking that measures billionaires not just by wealth, but by how much they give away. The new "True Net Worth" system reveals surprising heroes like MacKenzie Scott, who's donated over $26 billion since 2019.
Forbes has created a new way to rank billionaires that celebrates generosity instead of just wealth. The "True Net Worth" ranking rewards the ultra-rich for giving money away, not hoarding it.
A growing movement of ultra-wealthy Australians is rejecting "forever funds" and giving away fortunes rapidly to tackle urgent problems now. From a software mogul distributing $1.2 billion by 2029 to a data center founder's $100 million education gift, they believe money does more good today than spread across generations.
Craig Newmark is giving away most of his $1.3 billion fortune because of a simple lesson he learned as a kid in Sunday school: treat people the way you want to be treated. The 73-year-old billionaire has already donated $450 million to causes including cybersecurity, veterans, and pigeon rescue.
Two British philanthropists each donated £150 million to London's National Gallery last September, marking the largest gifts ever given to a museum worldwide. A new wave of self-made billionaires is fueling a golden age of charitable giving in the UK, with average donations from top givers jumping from £53 million in 2015 to £126 million in 2025.
A billionaire philanthropist just donated 500 million naira (over $1 million USD) to help his home state of Osun, Nigeria build a safer future. The gift will fund surveillance systems, patrol vehicles, and communication tools for local security agencies.
Instead of throwing a lavish birthday party, 86-year-old business mogul Razaq Okoya opened his estate gates for eight days of free medical care. Over 1,000 residents in Lagos received everything from cancer screenings to corrective eyeglasses, all at no cost.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated over $7 billion in 2025 to nearly 200 organizations, bringing her lifetime giving to $26 billion. Her unconventional approach sends unrestricted funding directly to grassroots nonprofits, historically Black colleges, and overlooked communities.
Femi Otedola recently reshared his 2019 decision to donate $14 million to help vulnerable children in Northern Nigeria, sparking fresh conversations about wealth and giving. His message: true wealth isn't what you keep, but the lives you change.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated over $1 billion to historically Black colleges, but her trust-based, no-strings-attached giving style kept her off a major philanthropy ranking. Her approach is transforming how schools like Howard, Spelman, and Morgan State can plan their futures.
The Arizona Diamondbacks just crossed $100 million in charitable donations after 31 years of giving back to their community. Arizona's governor declared March 9 "D-backs Give Back Day" to honor the milestone.
Starting with next month's Milan Cortina Games, every U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete will receive $200,000 for their future, thanks to a record-breaking $100 million donation. The gift addresses a harsh reality: many elite athletes finish their competitive careers in their 20s or 30s with little savings to show for their sacrifice.
Ordinary Indian families quietly donate $6 billion annually through cash, food, clothing, and volunteer work. A groundbreaking survey reveals everyday generosity powers nearly a third of the country's organized charitable giving.
British billionaire Sir Chris Hohn donated over £1.4 billion to charity in a single year, leading 100 wealthy donors who gave nearly £5 billion total. The Sunday Times Giving List reveals where Britain's richest are directing their generosity.
South Australia's first-ever Giving Week launches May 4-8 to inspire generosity across the state, backed by major philanthropists including Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation. The initiative comes as food charities struggle with record demand, turning away one in five people seeking help.
Two British billionaires donated £150 million each to London's National Gallery in the same day, marking the largest museum gifts ever recorded worldwide. A new wave of self-made philanthropists is fueling a golden age of charitable giving, with top donors now averaging £126 million annually.
The number of self-made women billionaires worldwide has doubled in the past decade, reaching 150 leaders with a combined wealth of $470 billion. Three Indian women entrepreneurs rank among the global top 50, showcasing the growing power of women-led innovation.
An Australian tech investor and his wife just turned 17,000 acres of former cattle and logging land into a massive wildlife sanctuary. Their $10 million gift is one of the largest private conservation donations in New South Wales history.
Twenty-four Mexicans made Forbes' 2026 Billionaires List with a combined fortune of $267.3 billion, up 61% from last year. The surge reflects growing prosperity among Mexico's business elite, led by telecom titan Carlos Slim.
When International Women's Day arrived at Flipkart, executives weren't giving speeches. They were packing menstrual hygiene kits alongside thousands of employees transforming corporate culture into community action.
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