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Trump’s new tax policies will cut the wealthy’s philanthropy by over $4 billion—and middle-class donors can't match the donations of MacKenzie Scott

Mega-donors like MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates are funneling hundreds of millions of dollars into charitable causes, but Trump’s new tax policies could put billionaire giving in jeopardy.

Fortune

Philanthropy isn’t fading. It’s evolving

In a world where aid budgets are shrinking and crises are multiplying, catalytic philanthropy remains the first mover.

Fortune

MrBeast Deal With Rockefeller Foundation Goes Viral — Internet Says He's 'Joined the Inequality Machine'

MrBeast teams up with the Rockefeller Foundation to tackle global problems, sparking viral online reactions accusing him of joining the 'inequality machine'.

International Business Times UK

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MacKenzie Scott's college roommate once loaned her $1K. Now it's the billionaire's turn to invest

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is one of the world’s wealthiest women

The Independent UK

3 Tax-Smart DAF Strategies Advisers Can Put to Work for Clients During Giving Season

Donor-advised funds can help clients maximize their philanthropy through front-loading deductions, donating appreciated assets and 'bunching' contributions.

Kiplinger

MrBeast announces partnership with Rockefeller Foundation to fight child labour

Beast Philanthropy and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership to help vulnerable young people around the world

The Independent UK

How Women of Wealth Are Creating a New Model of Giving Through Family Offices

Women who are inheriting wealth today are shifting from traditional philanthropy to creating sustainable systems to fund philanthropic gifts into perpetuity.

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Donating Stock Instead of Cash Is the 2-for-1 Deal You'll Love at Tax Time

Giving appreciated stock or using a donor-advised fund (DAF) this year would be smarter than writing a check to support your favorite causes. Here's why.

Kiplinger

MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts

The MacArthur Foundation is awarding $100 million to a private pandemic prevention network across Africa, offering critical support to infectious disease surveillance at a time when governments are deprioritizing global health spending

The Independent UK

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives away

The Independent UK

Elon Musk revives billionaire beef with Bill Gates, says he better exit his 'crazy short' against Tesla soon or else add to his $1.5 billion in losses

“I cannot take your philanthropy on climate change seriously when you have a massive short position against Tesla,” Musk said at the time Gates made his bet.

Fortune

How a £760 Act of Kindness Turned MacKenzie Scott into One of the World's Most Generous Billionaires

MacKenzie Scott reveals how a £760 loan saved her from leaving Princeton and inspired her to give away more than £14 billion through her global philanthropy.

International Business Times UK

Warren Buffett admits his original philanthropic plans were not ‘feasible’—he’s instead left his three kids $500 million a year to give away

The Berkshire Hathaway billionaire says his longevity has led to “unavoidable consequences” for his charitable objectives.

Fortune

8 Ways Child-Free Couples Can Maximize Their Philanthropy & Legacy

For many child-free couples, wealth planning looks different from traditional family models. Without the financial responsibility of raising children, there’s often more room to focus on charitable giving, social impact, and long-term legacy building. Whether you want to support causes you care about, fund scholarships, or leave behind a meaningful…

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Hundreds of billionaires pledged to give away $600 billion to charity—but the Bill Gates and Warren Buffett era of philanthropy may be over

While a tax bill aimed to cripple liberal philanthropic foundations may upend billionaire giving, charitable vagabonds like MacKenzie Scott are already rewriting the norm.

The Independent UK

Zuckerberg, Chan shift bulk of philanthropy to science, focusing on AI and biology to curb disease

For the past decade, Dr. Priscilla Chan, along with her husband Mark Zuckerberg, have focused part of their philanthropy on a lofty goal — “to cure, prevent or manage all disease” — if not in their lifetime, then in their children’s

International Business Times UK

Who Is Mackenzie Scott? The Billionaire Using Her Net Worth to Quietly Redefine Howard University's Future

MacKenzie Scott's $80 million donation to Howard University sets a new milestone for HBCUs and redefines how philanthropy supports higher education.

Marie Claire

Meghan Markle Forced the Royals to “Up Their Game” in a Key Way, a New Documentary Says

Meghan's approach to philanthropy was a game-changer for the royal family—starting from her first solo project as a working royal.

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MacKenzie Scott’s latest $60 million donation is a sign philanthropists are trying to fill the void from Trump’s cuts to FEMA

Philanthropy “cannot—and should not—replace government and its essential responsibilities,” CDP president and CEO Patricia McIlreavy told Fortune.

The Independent UK

Broadway stars emphasize 'now is the time' for all to act philanthropically at Town & Country summit

Some of Broadway's biggest stars emphasized that everyone can donate something of their time, talent or treasure at Town & Country's annual Philanthropy Summit on Tuesday

The Independent UK

MacKenzie Scott gives $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

MacKenzie Scott has donated $60 million to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Fortune

From transactional to transformational: Four strategies for donors to drive lasting impact

I’ve spent over two decades helping nonprofits and families turn generosity into lasting change. Here are four ways donors can meet this moment.

Fortune

Meet the billionaire couple who not only signed The Giving Pledge but actually delivered—donating nearly half their fortune while still alive

Since signing in 2010, John and Laura Arnold have given away $2 billion to date.

The Free Financial Advisor

8 Effective Strategies for Utilizing Donor Advised Funds Wisely

Using donor advised funds wisely can make a big difference in how you support causes you care about. These funds offer flexibility, tax advantages, and a practical way to organize your charitable giving. But with so many options and rules, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Making thoughtful choices ensures your…

International Business Times

Investing in Trust: Social Venture Partners' Unique Approach to Philanthropy

Rather than treating grants as one-off fixes, SVP affiliates prioritize unrestricted funding and long-term relationships that stabilize nonprofits and scale the strategies that tackle root causes.

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