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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.
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.
Bangladesh is launching a revolutionary plan to eliminate extreme poverty in 10 to 15 years by formally organizing Zakat, the Islamic practice of charitable giving. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is creating a national framework to harness billions in religious donations that currently flow through informal channels.
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.
When Claire discovered only 43% of her team trusted her directly despite 81% trusting the organization, she faced a hard truth about distant leadership. Her journey back reveals why employee trust in direct managers is actually rising while faith in institutions crumbles.
Scientists discovered that cynics are no better at detecting lies than trusting people, but they miss out on better relationships and health. New research reveals how to stay open to humanity without getting duped.
NASA is building humanity's first lunar base, ordering landers, rovers, and drones just weeks after astronauts completed a record-breaking moon flyby. The base could host permanent crews by the 2030s, paving the way for Mars missions.
NASA just announced sweeping contracts worth hundreds of millions to build humanity's first permanent lunar base, complete with rovers, drones, and landing infrastructure. The ambitious plan includes over a dozen missions starting this year to establish a base spanning hundreds of square miles near the Moon's South Pole.
Seven in 10 Americans trust vaccine researchers to act in the public interest, matching confidence in other scientists. New polling shows trust in science remains strong even amid recent controversies.
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.
In a world drowning in information, trust has become the scarcest resource. One CEO reveals how transparency, authentic communication, and teamwork can bridge the growing credibility gap.
New research reveals that countries with high government trust could boost organic food sales through official certification systems. The finding offers a roadmap for nations looking to make healthy eating more accessible and trusted.
NASA is purchasing landers, rovers, and drones for humanity's first permanent lunar base, racing to get equipment on the moon before astronauts arrive in 2028. The base will span hundreds of square miles and pave the way for Mars exploration.
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.
Building trust doesn't require grand gestures or perfect relationships. Science shows that daily habits like honest communication and vulnerability create bonds that last a lifetime.
The scientist who helped create the first COVID-19 vaccine says the hardest part wasn't the research. It was earning trust from people with honest questions about what they were being asked to put in their bodies.
MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, yet her fortune continues to climb thanks to rising Amazon stock values. Her latest $20 million gift to youth mental health shows how strategic investing and generous giving can work hand in hand.
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.
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.
The Magnolia Mother's Trust has been giving low-income Black mothers $1,000 a month for 12 months with zero strings attached since 2018. It's now the longest-running guaranteed income program in America.
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