The Philanthropy 50: an Exclusive Chronicle Ranking of Who Gives the Most to Charity
America’s 50 biggest donors gave to a broad array of causes last year. They supported nonprofits that explore the potential of artificial intelligence, seek cures for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, combat antisemitism, elevate women and girls, and much more. And while many of the donors are among the most prominent billionaires, a big share of those who gave large donations last year are quiet about their wealth and largess.
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Who Gave the Most
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s top 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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Philanthropy 50Michael Bloomberg Tops the List of America’s Biggest Donors in 2023
The 50 donors gave a median of $100 million and a total of $11.9 billion. -
Fundraising
What Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?
Nonprofits may face a new set of demands over naming rights and other issues. -
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MacKenzie Scott: Look for a More Active Year After a Quiet 2023
More clues about where the billionaire’s giving is headed may emerge as early as this month when the winners of her first call for proposals are announced.
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Boomer and Gen X Mega-Donors Are Driving Trends in Giving
Hear from Jon and Mindy Gray, two donors on the Philanthropy 50 this year; learn from an expert on big giving; and gain insights into our special Philanthropy 50 report from the Chronicle journalists who conducted the research. -
Meet Jon and Mindy Gray
Jon Gray, a financier, and his wife, Mindy, will join the Chronicle’s March 12 forum to discuss what motivates them to give and what they’re looking for when they choose nonprofits to support. Read more about the giving that landed them on the new Philanthropy 50 list.
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Which ‘Forbes 400' and ‘Giving Pledge’ Billionaires Gave Big
Only a sliver of the wealthiest Americans gave enough to make our Philanthropy 50 list. -
Top Donors’ Giving to and From Their Foundations and DAFs
Some of America’s biggest donors gave primarily to their foundations or donor-advised funds last year. Here is a sampling of how much those giving vehicles received and how much they awarded to nonprofits in 2023. -
Top Donors: Where They Live, Where They Give, and More
Find out the states that have the most big donors and which causes benefit the most. -
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How the Philanthropy 50 Was Compiled
The data comes from Chronicle research of big donors and the organizations they supported.
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Philanthropy 50 Data Set
The data set lists the 50 top donors each year from 2000 through 2023, including how much they gave, where they’re based, the source of their wealth, and the top causes they’ve supported.
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