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Health
Billionaire oil tycoon Harold Hamm donates $150M to the University of Oklahoma to help study a cause that’s personal to him: diabetes
By Sydney LakeSeptember 29, 2026
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Success
With no heirs to leave it to, this billionaire is pouring his fortune into a Texas ghost town of about 25 people
By Sydney LakeSeptember 27, 2026
We’re researchers tracking the nonprofit crisis. Philanthropy’s response is not enough
Commentary
We’re researchers tracking the nonprofit crisis. Philanthropy’s response is not enough
By Phil Buchanan and Elisha Smith ArrillagaSeptember 26, 2026
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Commentary
Rockefeller Foundation President: America is losing its global standing. Here’s how to fix it
By Rajiv J. ShahSeptember 25, 2026
Alice Walton got $33 billion richer last year without running a company. She’s building a tuition-free medical school instead
Success
Alice Walton got $33 billion richer last year without running a company. She’s building a tuition-free medical school instead
By Sydney LakeSeptember 25, 2026
Billionaire Nike cofounder Phil Knight gives $1 billion to his alma mater: ‘This is no time to abandon’ higher education
Success
Billionaire Nike cofounder Phil Knight gives $1 billion to his alma mater: ‘This is no time to abandon’ higher education
By Sydney LakeSeptember 24, 2026
How ‘Effective Altruism’ went from fringe philosophy to Trump’s AI villain
AI
How ‘Effective Altruism’ went from fringe philosophy to Trump’s AI villain
By Beatrice Nolan and Emily ForliniSeptember 23, 2026
Warren Buffett’s son worked on a farm instead of going to college—he’s now the chairman of $1 trillion Berkshire Hathaway
Success
Warren Buffett’s son worked on a farm instead of going to college—he’s now the chairman of $1 trillion Berkshire Hathaway
By Sydney LakeSeptember 23, 2026
Meet the wealth manager who built a $38 billion firm and gave $100 million to the MBA program that launched him
Success
Meet the wealth manager who built a $38 billion firm and gave $100 million to the MBA program that launched him
By Sydney LakeSeptember 22, 2026
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson during a visit to "Fox & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios on September 03, 2026 in New York City.
Success
Billionaire YouTuber MrBeast spent $10 million building a village in Ghana—he says viewers watch philanthropy videos less but ‘I’ll keep making them’
By Eleanor PringleSeptember 21, 2026
Investor Warren Buffett
Success
Warren Buffett once called Berkshire Hathaway the ‘dumbest’ stock he ever bought—after 60 years, he’s stepped down with a $145 billion net worth
By Emma BurleighSeptember 21, 2026
Warren Buffett (left) with Bill Gates
Success
Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster
By Preston ForeSeptember 20, 2026
Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate
Politics
Before getting dropped by Ed Sheeran, Macklemore had long supported Palestinians, and his latest gift catalyzed YouTube star Ms. Rachel to donate
By James Pollard and The Associated PressSeptember 19, 2026
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AI
The Gates Foundation is spending $400 million on AI in schools. Teachers warn it could ‘end up widening’ the divide it’s meant to close
By Sydney LakeSeptember 19, 2026
Walmart heirs Olivia and Tom Walton are committing $100 million to America’s maternal death crisis—and betting states and donors will pour in more
Health
Walmart heirs Olivia and Tom Walton are committing $100 million to America’s maternal death crisis—and betting states and donors will pour in more
By Sydney LakeSeptember 15, 2026
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