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Sam Altman
Tech

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joins the ranks of Warren Buffett and Bill Gates in promising to give away half a billion

By James Pollard and The Associated Press
May 28, 2024
Melinda French Gates says she will donate $1bn over the next 2 years on behalf of women and families—including for reproductive rights in the U.S.
Health

Melinda French Gates says she will donate $1bn over the next 2 years on behalf of women and families—including for reproductive rights in the U.S.

By Michelle Chapman and The Associated Press
May 28, 2024
Billionaire gives UMass graduates $1,000 each—but they have to give half of it away
Personal Finance

Billionaire gives UMass graduates $1,000 each—but they have to give half of it away

By Nick Perry and The Associated Press
May 21, 2024
Bernie Ecclestone and his wife Slavica attend the Audi Night party at the Hotel Tenne on January 20, 2006.
Success

Ex-wife of British F1 billionaire Bernie Ecclestone sets up family office to manage her $881 million divorce settlement

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May 16, 2024
I grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations
Commentary

I grew up in Kenya’s biggest slum and know from experience: International aid must shift toward community-based organizations

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May 15, 2024
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Success

Florida HBCU launches investigation after record $238 million ‘gift’ from 30-year-old hemp mogul is deemed likely worthless: ‘I wanted it to be real’

By Anna J. Kaiser, Skylar Woodhouse, Amanda Albright, Shelly Hagan and Bloomberg
May 15, 2024
Melinda French Gates exits the Gates Foundation. What will she do with her $12.5 billion?
Newsletters

Melinda French Gates exits the Gates Foundation. What will she do with her $12.5 billion?

By Emma Hinchliffe and Joey Abrams
May 14, 2024
Melinda French Gates
Success

Melinda French Gates leaves the Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion for future philanthropy efforts

By Thalia Beaty and The Associated Press
May 13, 2024
Melinda French Gates is resigning from the $63 billion Gates Foundation to focus on ‘the next chapter’ of her philanthropy
Tech

Melinda French Gates is resigning from the $63 billion Gates Foundation to focus on ‘the next chapter’ of her philanthropy

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May 13, 2024
IRS considers cracking down on $230 billion charitable sector that critics call ‘warehousing of wealth’
Politics

IRS considers cracking down on $230 billion charitable sector that critics call ‘warehousing of wealth’

By Stephanie Beasley and Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 8, 2024
Florida couple that once gave $128 million to 550 employees, turns their attention to college completion
Finance

Florida couple that once gave $128 million to 550 employees, turns their attention to college completion

By Janet Lorin and Bloomberg
May 2, 2024
Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen Interview
Retail

Novo Nordisk’s market value of $570 billion is now bigger than the entire Danish economy—creating a ‘Nokia risk’ for Denmark

By Sanne Wass, Naomi Kresge and Bloomberg
May 1, 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
From celebrity chef to a direct line to the White House, here’s how José Andrés became the face of food philanthropy and a major player in international politics
Leadership

From celebrity chef to a direct line to the White House, here’s how José Andrés became the face of food philanthropy and a major player in international politics

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April 5, 2024
Jose Andres
Politics

Biden expresses ‘deepest condolences’ to Jose Andres after 7 of his philanthropy’s World Central Kitchen workers die in Gaza

By Ashraf Khalil and The Associated Press
April 3, 2024

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