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America’s wealthiest people have long urged each other to give away more of their money

Walmart heiress Alice Walton is one of the richest people in the world and a celebrated philanthropist, whose lifetime giving total recently hit an estimated US$1.5 billion (£1.2 billion). Her largest gift to date, US$390 million in the year to September 2023, included US$249 million for the Alice L Walton…

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett, known for his strategic acumen, isn't your typical Billionaire. Potentially following in the philanthropic ideologies of historical Steel baron Andrew Carnegie, famous for his vicious business tactics and profound philanthropy, Buffett has long held he will give away an overwhelming amount of his wealth. Most notably,...

73-year-old Australian recognised for his impact and philanthropy to cycling and other sports

Critics argue that recording a stranger and sharing a video of them online to gain social media clout is problematic

Opening up about how the tragic royal’s philanthropy gives him a boost, Prince William says he has taken “inspiration” from his late mother Princess Diana for his latest charity drive.

Feeding America thanks Swift for major donation in response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, following her previous philanthropy for tornado relief in Tennessee

The Ballmer Group, Blue Meridian Partners, and others are helping Partners for Rural Impact take a model from Harlem and adapt it for Appalachian Kentucky and beyond