Philanthropy 50
Meet the ‘Everyday Megadonor’: 2022’s List of Top Philanthropists Includes a Host of New Names
The number of people worth at least $50 million has nearly quadrupled in the past decade. Meet the big givers hiding in plain sight.
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Finance and Revenue
NRA’s Path to Recovery From Financial Woes Leaves It Vulnerable to New Problems
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MacKenzie Scott Sets New ‘Open Call’ to Donate $250 Million
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The 2022 Philanthropy 50: Who Gives the Most to Charity
The Chronicle’s 23rd annual ranking of America’s biggest donors features a number of people making their debut, including a professional clarinetist and the world’s richest restauranteur. Bill Gates took the top spot by giving $5.1 billion to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. -
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America’s Top Donors Are Helping to Shape the Future in an Old-Fashioned Way
Many of 2022 largest donors hewed closely to decades-old conventions of philanthropy. Two areas that attracted significant support: scholarships and medical research. Plus: See our entire special report on the Philanthropy 50. -
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The Philanthropy 50
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s biggest donors and all the past lists going back to 2000. You can sort by name, amount donated, source of wealth, location, and top cause.
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As Threats to Abortion Access Grow, Emergency Philanthropic Funding Isn’t Nearly Enough
A new collaborative effort in New Mexico among nonprofits, philanthropy, and government is showing what effective responses to the reproductive health care crisis can look like. -
Trust in Science Has Eroded Since the Pandemic Began. How Should Philanthropy Respond?
Both historical mistreatment of people of color and widespread misinformation have diminished confidence in medical science. Grant makers can foster a culture that acknowledges and addresses science’s imperfections. -
Want to Help Communities Thrive? Invest in Residents Eager to Disrupt the Status Quo.
A Wisconsin area known as the Fox Cities is showing what’s possible when individuals are given the support needed to bridge divides and work together to create healthy and hopeful communities.
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Philanthropy Today
Today’s Megadonors Include New Names
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Philanthropy Today
MacKenzie Scott to Give No-Strings $250 Million to Small Nonprofits
Plus, an entrepreneur who gave $50 million to his alma mater wants to broaden his giving, and the Ballmer Group is committing $43 million to train early-childhood educators of color -
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How to Get in Front of Wealth Advisers
Plus, more on how sleep may impact giving.
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8 Proven Ways to Engage Wealth Advisers — and Raise More From DAFs
What works — and what doesn’t — when building ties with financial professionals to attract DAF gifts. -
How the Ripple Effects of Bank Turmoil Could Affect Nonprofits — and How to Avoid Them
Damage to nonprofits appears limited so far, but charity leaders and experts urge groups to protect assets amid fears about the banking industry’s health. -
People Give Less After Daylight Saving Time Switch
After losing an hour of sleep, people are less inclined to help others, research has found.
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Carole and Marcus Weinstein Give $25 Million to U. of Richmond for New Academic Services Center
Plus, Baltimore real-estate developer Sam Rose gave $2 million for full scholarships for students from Ukraine, and Jacklyn and Miguel Bezos, Steve Tisch, and a Campbell’s Soup heiress gave big to support scholarships and ocean research. -
Banking Failures Add to Growing Economic Uncertainty for Nonprofits
Foundation grants and gifts from individuals could be at risk as nonprofits continue to struggle to pay wages that will keep workers from seeking other opportunities. -
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Names First Director
Also, a pediatric hematologist oncologist will take the helm of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in May, and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation will install a new CEO this summer. -
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits $250 Million to Establish Chicago Biohub
Also, the Lowe’s Foundation will give $50 million to develop a pipeline of contractors and tradespeople over the next five years, and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum has received $38 million in grants from companies and foundations. -
Racial-Justice Leader Who Left Her Job Alleging Racial Bias by Board Starts New Nonprofit
Anne Price, former head of Insight Center for Community and Economic Development, says the new group will focus on improving the economic conditions of Black women. -
Scientist Leaves $30 Million to University of Mary Washington to Back Undergraduate Research
Plus, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation landed $10 million to expand mental-health services for U.S. Olympic team athletes, and the Curtis Institute of Music received $10 million to bring renowned chamber-music groups to the school to teach and coach Curtis students.
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