- Disney heiress Abigail Disney called for a tax on the richest people in the U.S., saying it’s crazy for billionaires to hold on to their wealth. She is also a major philanthropist who’s donated tens of millions of dollars over the years. She’s among a group of ultrawealthy individuals who have made a commitment to give away their vast fortunes.
While many of the world’s wealthiest people make an effort to share their fortunes, some do not—at least to the extent more generous peers wish they would.
