Charitable giving

Zuckerberg, Sanchez, Bezos, Pichai, and Musk at President Trump's inauguration.
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America’s billionaires are worth $5.7 trillion—but they’ve only pledged or donated $185 billion of that in the last decade

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September 4, 2025
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82-year-old CEO grew a $7.8 billion fortune from company shares—now she’s selling stock to charity and signed Warren Buffett’s pledge to give away 99%

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August 19, 2025
Two brothers lay on top of a freshly made bed smiling
Features

The gift of a good night’s sleep: The CEO who donates duvets and luxury sheets to families who need rest most

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August 7, 2025
Cesar Carvalho, cofounder and CEO of Wellhub
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The CEO of this $2.4 billion wellness app ditched Harvard Business School and a McKinsey career to bring calm and exercise to corporate America

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July 23, 2025
Young couple with financial advisor.
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Ultra wealthy Gen Zers are giving away the millions of dollars they’ve inherited—Meet the money coaches helping them

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May 10, 2025
MacKenzie Scott.
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The 5 key moments in MacKenzie Scott’s life that made her the ultra-philanthropist she is today

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April 7, 2025
Don’t count on America’s wealthiest to help people struggling during the recession—philanthropic spending could go down, experts say
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Don’t count on America’s wealthiest to help people struggling during the recession—philanthropic spending could go down, experts say

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April 1, 2025
A volunteer cuts flowers to deliver to widows
Lifestyle

Her husband died in a helicopter crash three years ago; now she delivers flowers to other widows on Valentine’s Day

By Erik Verduzco and The Associated Press
February 14, 2025
From left to right: Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, Eva Longoria, and Bill McRaven
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Jeff Bezos gave $100 million to actress Eva Longoria and the retired admiral who oversaw the capture of Osama bin Laden to use as they see fit

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January 24, 2025
MacKenzie Scott
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MacKenzie Scott’s mysterious donations totaled $2 billion this year—and many were a complete surprise

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December 20, 2024
A woman holds a sign saying "Donate" on Giving Tuesday, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving
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Americans donated $3.6 billion on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, which has become a holiday in its own right

By Thalia Beaty and The Associated Press
December 5, 2024
Planning a charity gift? Try these 401(k)-style accounts to max giving—and lower your tax bill
Personal Finance

Planning a charity gift? Try these 401(k)-style accounts to max giving—and lower your tax bill

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November 29, 2024
Marc Benioff
Leadership

Marc Benioff replaces Warren Buffett in private lunch auction for California charity that raised $53 million

By Josh Funk and The Associated Press
April 9, 2024
GivingTuesday donations were up slightly in 2023 at $3.1 billion, but in ‘warning sign’ 10% fewer people participated
Finance

GivingTuesday donations were up slightly in 2023 at $3.1 billion, but in ‘warning sign’ 10% fewer people participated

By Thalia Beaty and The Associated Press
November 30, 2023
A food bank volunteer carries groceries
Personal Finance

Donating to nonprofits on GivingTuesday this year could have a bigger impact than usual

By Thalia Beaty and The Associated Press
November 27, 2023

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