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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

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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…

Dinks Finance

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.

Fortune

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

The Independent UK

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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Marie Claire

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.

Fortune

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

The Independent UK

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.

Fortune

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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.

The Independent UK

Here’s how young Native Americans responded when Newman’s Own and Novo Nordisk let them grant $720K

Young Native Americans are leading efforts to combat food insecurity in tribal communities

Benzinga

Jeff Bezos Once Called Himself A 'Lottery Winner' And Said Giving Away Money Is As Hard As Earning It — His Words Now Define A $240 Billion Fortune

In a 2001 interview, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos reflected on the moral responsibility that comes with extraordinary wealth — calling himself a "lottery winner" and highlighting that philanthropy requires as much "time, energy, focus, and hard work" as building a fortune.

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Dinks Finance

Are Couples Without Kids Treated Differently by Financial Advisors?

When it comes to financial planning, many people assume that advisors treat all clients the same way. But for couples without kids, the reality can feel very different. Without dependents, these clients often have unique priorities—more focus on travel, early retirement, philanthropy, or lifestyle investments rather than saving for college…

Benzinga

Affluent Americans Boost Charitable Giving By 30% In A Decade, Even As Fewer Households Donate, Finds Bank Of America

Charitable giving among America's wealthiest households has grown 30% in the past decade, even as fewer of them are donating, according to the 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy.

GOBankingRates

I Asked ChatGPT How Billionaires Spend Their Money: These 5 Were Actually Good Ideas

From luxury splurges to philanthropy, discover how billionaires actually spend their money -- and get inspired by ChatGPT’s surprisingly smart insights.

Fortune

MrBeast’s $5 billion empire runs on generosity—but at a cost

The YouTube star has built much of his popularity on philanthropy-inspired content. But red ink and controversy are testing his model.

International Business Times UK

'She Is SAINT MacKenzie Scott': United Negro College Fund CEO Almost 'Lost It' After $70m Donation from Jeff Bezos' Ex

MacKenzie Scott donates $70m (£52m) to the United Negro College Fund, boosting HBCU endowments and sparking calls for a new era of trust-based philanthropy.

Fortune

Disney heiress says any billionaire who can’t manage to share their wealth is 'kind of a sociopath'

Abigail Disney previously said the need to tax rich people like her “has never been so dire.”

The Independent UK

George Soros' philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its power

The family philanthropy of hedge fund billionaire George Soros has consistently been one of the largest funders of human rights organizations around the world

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