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As SpaceX's IPO creates thousands of new millionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has a challenge for them: commit to giving away at least half of it. Her message comes as tech wealth reaches historic highs.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott handed out $640 million through her foundation's open application program, supporting small nonprofits across America with no strings attached. Her trust-based giving approach lets organizations spend funds however they need most.
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.
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.
British billionaires are donating at unprecedented levels, with the top 20 philanthropists now giving an average of £126 million each. Two donors just pledged £150 million apiece to the National Gallery in the largest museum gifts ever recorded.
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.
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.
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.
Two Israeli tech founders pledged 1% of their cybersecurity company to charity before selling to Google for $32 billion. That stake is now worth $320 million and has already funded critical support for hostage families and war victims.
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.
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.
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.
Sarah Mensah turned her birthday into a day of giving, delivering gifts and support to vulnerable children through her SM Cares Foundation. Her dedication shows how one person's commitment can bring hope to those who need it most.
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.
Malaysia just made donating to charities safer and more transparent with the country's first regulated social exchange platform. Impakrintas combines tech innovation with government oversight to help nonprofits raise funds while giving donors complete confidence in where their money goes.
Dr. Lissa Woodruff received CHI Health Good Samaritan's Champion of Philanthropy Award for her decades of service and generous giving. Her story shows how one physician's commitment can strengthen an entire community's healthcare.
A new donation platform just raised $1.6 million to turn charitable giving into a habit as simple as streaming music. Bono matches donors with personalized charity portfolios and shows them exactly how their weekly donations change lives.
Five everyday heroes just received $300,000 in grants to support causes transforming Tampa Bay. The Lightning Foundation honored them in February, bringing its 15-year giving total to $35.57 million.
Four-time Grammy nominee Jeffrey Osborne has channeled his success into giving back, with his foundation donating over $1.5 million to Rhode Island youth programs since 2012. Through an annual celebrity golf tournament, the Providence native proves that hometown heroes can create lasting change.
A small island community just awarded over $1.2 million in scholarships to its graduating class, with every single student having volunteered during high school. Over 500 individual scholarships recognized students for academics, athletics, and their dedication to giving back.
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