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Dolly Parton's philanthropy was based on 'her belief in the goodness of people'

Dolly Parton's death is shining a new light on the country music icon's philanthropy

The Independent UK

‘I just give from my heart’: how Dolly Parton’s philanthropy focused most on helping children

Parton put her millions behind causes she believed in – from Covid vaccines to the Imagination Library, which sends children around the world a free book every month

The Guardian - AU

After Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott philanthropy, JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon and wife Judith donate $12 million to 12 HBCUs: Full list

Jamie Dimon and wife Judith donating $12 million to historically Black colleges and universities: Jamie Dimon and his wife Judith are donating $12 million to 12 historically Black colleges and universities through their foundation, creating a permanent fund aimed at expanding economic opportunities for students.

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Dolly Parton Planned Her Own Goodbye Years Ago as Nephew Fulfils Her Final Request

Dolly Parton entrusted her nephew, Bryan Seaver, to announce her passing, reflecting her values of family and control. Her legacy includes music, philanthropy, and a private farewell.

International Business Times UK

How Nathan Straus transformed philanthropy and helped make pasteurised milk the safer choice for children

In New York City, Nathan Straus addressed the dangerous milk situation by launching milk depots that offered pasteurized milk at low costs, or even free. His innovative distribution method made safe milk widely available, positively impacting public health policies surrounding milk safety. Thanks to Straus's efforts, infant health metrics improved…

The Times of India

Dolly Parton's Long-Sleeve Mystery Explained: Why the Country Legend Always Kept Her Arms Hidden

Dolly Parton, the iconic country music star, leaves behind a legacy of music, tattoos, and philanthropy. Her career spanned decades, influencing generations and supporting children's literacy worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Trump Orders US Flags Lowered for a Week After Dolly Parton's Death at 80: 'The World Loves You!'

US President Donald Trump orders flags at half-staff nationwide to honour Dolly Parton, recognising her immense influence beyond country music. Parton's legacy includes philanthropy and global stardom.

International Business Times UK

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'True loss for millions of people': Trump honours Dolly Parton after her death, orders US flags lowered for a week

President Donald Trump has honored Dolly Parton after her passing. American flags will be lowered across the nation for seven days. Parton was a celebrated country music legend and entrepreneur. Her family announced her death at the age of eighty. She leaves behind a vast legacy of music and philanthropy.

The Economic Times

Dolly Parton was a country music force but her legacy will be philanthropy

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The Independent UK

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

Dolly Parton used her $450 million net worth to do good.

Fortune

Dolly Parton, country music legend, Miley Cyrus' godmother dies at 80 — The extraordinary life & legacy of the American icon

Dolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genres and generations. She achieved significant success with hits like "Jolene" and "I Will Always Love You." Beyond music, Parton built a business empire and championed philanthropy through her…

The Economic Times

Charitable Donations Relieve Hardship in the Moment, But This Is How Your Family's Foundation Can Make a Lasting Impact

Private foundations donate billions to charity. But to help communities stand on their own, philanthropists should act more like venture investors.

Kiplinger

MacKenzie Scott Helped Erase $40B in Medical Debt: Her Donations Top Musk, Bezos and Larry Page Combined

MacKenzie Scott has donated $130 million to Undue Medical Debt, helping erase over $40 billion in medical debt across the US, highlighting her significant impact on philanthropy and healthcare reform.

International Business Times UK

MacKenzie Scott’s $26 billion philanthropy journey, inspired by a college book, stands apart from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates' approach to giving

After her divorce from Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott revolutionized her philanthropic strategy by emphasizing rapid donations. But her way of donation is different from Warren Buffett and Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates. She trusts recipient organizations to determine the best use of funds, influenced by an impactful Annie Dillard…

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The Independent UK

This campaign aims to boost Black nonprofit fundraising by convincing everyday donors of their power

Fundraising platforms are organizing this month to raise more money for underfunded Black-led nonprofits

The Times of India

Priscilla Chan’s parents fled Vietnam by boat; their daughter became the first in her family to attend college and later pledged millions to scientific research

Priscilla Chan’s journey from the daughter of Vietnamese refugees to a Harvard graduate, paediatrician and major science philanthropist is rooted in a family story shaped by war and migration. Her grandparents put her parents, who were teenagers at the time, on boats to flee Vietnam during the war. Chan grew…

The Economic Times

John Paul DeJoria was once homeless and recycled soda bottles for money; then he turned $700 into a billion-dollar empire

John Paul DeJoria's inspiring journey from the depths of poverty and homelessness to co-founding both John Paul Mitchell Systems and Patrón Spirits exemplifies triumph. His immense success hasn't dulled his commitment to philanthropy; he donates half of his wealth to support charitable endeavors. DeJoria's mantra highlights persistence, loyalty to customers,…

The Economic Times

MacKenzie Scott, who sold almost 75% of her Amazon stake, has donated more than Elon Musk, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos combined

MacKenzie Scott has reached an extraordinary milestone as the third-largest philanthropist in history, contributing a staggering $26.4 billion in just under seven years. Notably, she made headlines with a groundbreaking $7.2 billion donation in 2025 alone. By offering unrestricted grants to more than 2,500 organizations, she has distributed over 40%…

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Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: 'People who are unable to motivate themselves must be...' Life lessons from Scottish-American industrialist & philanthropist on success, ambition and self-motivation

Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie emphasised the importance of self-motivation in achieving success. He believed that talent alone does not guarantee meaningful accomplishments. His own journey, from modest beginnings to becoming a successful industrialist, demonstrated his ambition and determination. Carnegie later devoted much of his wealth…

The Economic Times

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott once received a $1,000 gift from her roommate to stay in college. She has now donated $26.2 billion in five years

In 2025, MacKenzie Scott solidified her position as the leading individual philanthropist by donating an astonishing $7 billion to various charitable organizations. This donation accounted for roughly one-third of the major charitable contributions across the United States. By utilizing a strategy of quiet and unrestricted grants, she supported a range…

The Times of India

Meet Olivia Shekou, the California student who turned one pickleball fundraiser for St. Jude into a sports platform that grew to 17 states and raised more than $90,000

Olivia Shekou has successfully generated over ninety thousand dollars through her innovative sports philanthropy platform, known as Netting Miracles. Her initiative empowers students to spearhead fundraising events. Currently, she is gearing up for an exciting new fundraiser aimed at helping women and children in Uganda, scheduled to take place at…

Fortune

Philanthropy's best-kept secret: the more you have, the less you're required to give

The 50 largest private foundations in America hold more than $535 billion between them, obliged o distribute 5% each year, a minimum unchanged since 1969.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by MacKenzie Scott: "People struggling against inequities deserve center stage in…" - what her words teach us about recognition and change

Stories about social change tend to focus on the people at the top of the story, the prominent leaders, the large institutions, the wealthy donors whose names end up in the headline. MacKenzie Scott, who has given away tens of billions of dollars since 2019, pushed back on that habit…

Times Life

What Vivekananda Really Meant by Seva: The Truth About Serving the Poor India's Philanthropy Has Missed

The God You Are Allowed to Look Down OnVivekananda had a specific name for the poor. Not "the underprivileged." Not "the needy." He called them Daridra Narayana, the God who arrives wearing poverty. The formulation is not a metaphor meant to inspire sympathy. It is a theological claim, and it…

The Conversation

A little-remembered Gilded Age millionaire helped make milk safe for American kids through his ‘retail giving’

The 1844 edition of the widely used schoolbook written by William H. McGuffey, “Newly Revised Eclectic Fourth Reader,” includes a dialogue about the difference between “true and false philanthropy”:

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