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How notorious billionaire Leona Helmsley’s foundation is saving lives in rural America

A charity trust tied to the late hotel owner Leona Helmsley is expanding rural health care and changing cancer treatment for patients

The Independent UK

Indiana University Philanthropy Group Linked to Hamas-Backed 'Sham Charity' Scandal

Indiana University's philanthropy programme under investigation for alleged ties to a Hamas-linked charity, raising oversight and credibility concerns

International Business Times UK

Less than 10 out of 256 billionaires have kept their promise to give away their fortune—and a philanthropy CEO says Elon Musk is right about why

Exclusive: The CEO who gives away billions for a living says Elon Musk is right: philanthropy is very hard—but stop waiting on billionaires to do it.

Fortune

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Peter Thiel is actively convincing billionaires to abandon The Giving Pledge — and it may be working

In an interview with the New York Times, the PayPal cofounder called it an “Epstein-adjacent boomer club”—and says he’s talked people into quitting.

Fortune

Teresa Younger, outgoing CEO of Ms Foundation, reflects on the pursuit of equality

The outgoing head of the Ms. Foundation says the fight for political equality in the U.S. is far from over

The Independent UK

MacKenzie Scott gave away more than $7 billion last year—but her secretive style got her snubbed from a top donors list

“MacKenzie Scott is among the notable absences on the Philanthropy 50 list,” the Chronicle of Philanthropy said.

Fortune

Billionaire tops Philanthropy 50 list of biggest donors for third year in a row

Michael Bloomberg is followed on the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list by three donors who each gave $1 billion or more to charity last year

The Independent UK

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Gifts from top 50 US philanthropists jumped to $22.4B in 2025 − Mike Bloomberg, Bill Gates and the estate of Paul Allen lead a list of the biggest givers

The 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2025 committed US$22.4 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more. That total was 35% above an inflation-adjusted $16.6 billion in 2024, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s latest annual tally of these donations.

The Conversation

Bill Gates Faces House Testimony Request in Epstein Probe While TerraPower Nuclear Project Advances in Wyoming

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates finds himself at the intersection of philanthropy, energy innovation and renewed scrutiny in early March 2026, as a House committee seeks his testimony on ties to Jeffrey Epstein and federal regulators approve construction for his TerraPower nuclear reactor in Wyoming.

International Business Times

Julián Castro plans to build a $250M endowment for Latino community groups across the US Southwest

Former housing secretary Julián Castro is announcing that the Latino Community Foundation will increase its assets and footprint

The Independent UK

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration is her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

How Dolly Parton is using her $450 million net worth to do good.

Fortune

Billionaire Philanthropist Bill Gates Apologises Over Ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Gates addresses his controversial ties with Epstein, apologizes for past mistakes, and clarifies position on affairs and philanthropy at town hall.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein ties at a Gates Foundation meeting, spokesperson says

Bill Gates is addressing his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering questions about their relationship during a town hall meeting of his nonprofit Gates Foundation

The Independent UK

Blackstone mogul warned of 'urgent need' for AI preparedness—Now he’s turning his $48 billion fortune into a top philanthropic foundation

Stephen Schwarzman is committing his wealth to his foundation, which could become one of the largest in the world.

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These Thoughtful Retirement Planning Steps Help Protect the Life You Want in Retirement

This kind of planning focuses on the intentional design of your estate, philanthropy and long-term care protection.

Times Life

3 Life-Changing Lessons from Ratan Tata Every Student Needs

Ratan Tata is an immortal soul who built his business empire of Tata Group with strong ethical foundation. His selfless acts of kindness and philanthropy touched the lives of millions. In fact, his words contain a lot of important life lessons that student can adopt in their lives for growth…

Fortune

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to 'cure or prevent all disease'

“We want to really double down” on AI-powered biomedical research, Mark Zuckerberg said.

International Business Times UK

Anthropic Co-Founders Pledge to Donate 80% of Wealth as AI Risks Mount

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and co-founders pledge to donate 80% of their wealth, warning that powerful AI poses serious risks to society and democracy.

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Warren Buffett’s son signals a huge change for philanthropy as he prepares to give away $150 billion

Howard Buffett says taking “rule of law” into consideration when making donations is of paramount importance for philanthropists seeking to alleviate poverty.

The Conversation

How this ‘dirtbag’ billionaire chose to do capitalism differently

Few people globally have influenced business, sport, the environment and philanthropy like Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard.

Fortune

Gates Foundation plans to give away $9 billion in 2026 to prepare for the 2045 closure while slashing hundreds of jobs

Who will take the reins of philanthropy with the Gates Foundation absent?

International Business Times

The Life and Legacy of Dr. Malini Saba: A Leadership Through Service

Philanthropy is frequently framed as charity, but it fades when conditions worsen. What endures is conviction, sustained over time, backed by personal risk and lived understanding.

The Independent UK

A community foundation raised $100 million after the LA fires. Here's what they learned spending it

When fires broke out across Los Angeles in January 2025, Miguel Santana, CEO of the California Community Foundation, saw the devastation firsthand

The Independent UK

Gates Foundation unveils $9 billion budget and plans to cut staff

The Gates Foundation plans to spend a record $9 billion in 2026, focusing on global health and other key areas

Fortune

Carhartt CEO says they always focused on blue-collar workers—but hipsters came anyway: 'we welcome anyone ... that wants to celebrate hard work'

"We don't try to be everything to everybody," Carhartt CEO Linda Hubbard told Fortune, as she announced a blue-collar partnership with Ford Philanthropy.

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