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'You Are Everything That Is Wrong With Humanity': Elon Musk Criticised After Backing Brian Armstrong's Philanthropy Claims

Elon Musk faces backlash after agreeing with Coinbase co-founder Brian Armstrong's claim that philanthropy is a net negative, sparking debate over the societal role of charitable foundations.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

In 2020, Salesforce founder Marc Benioff backed a global effort to conserve and restore 1 trillion trees, later expanding his climate giving to $300 million

In 2021, Marc and Lynne Benioff took significant action towards environmental sustainability by launching a monumental $100 million Benioff TIME Tree Fund aimed at supporting reforestation initiatives. This impactful project not only aids indigenous and community-managed forest programs but also extends to ocean conservation efforts and advancements in climate technology.…

The Times of India · Sep 4

Before giving away billions, MacKenzie Scott started an anti-bullying organisation; her lesser-known philanthropy cause she backed for years

MacKenzie Scott is widely known for the extraordinary pace at which she has given away her fortune, often handing large grants to organisations with few restrictions on how the money should be spent. But years before her name became closely associated with billionaire philanthropy, she was backing a much smaller…

The Times of India · Sep 3

There are a record 3,795 billionaires in the world right now—and just like Jeff Bezos, their favorite investments are sports and philanthropy

Billionaires from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to businessman Robert Kraft are spending their fortunes buying sports teams and funding charitable causes.

Fortune · Aug 27

'She Will Never Be Dolly': Taylor Swift's Dolly Parton Tribute Sparks Wealth Backlash Despite $2M Donation to Her Charity

Taylor Swift's tribute to Dolly Parton has sparked online debate about Swift's philanthropy compared to Parton's legacy, despite Swift's $2 million donation to Parton's Imagination Library.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Jeff Bezos remembers Dolly Parton in Instagram post, but why inconic singer's fans are criticising Amazon founder and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos

Jeff Bezos Dolly Parton Instagram Post: Jeff Bezos paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music icon’s death, recalling her generosity and saying he and wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos were grateful to have known her. However, the Amazon founder’s Instagram post drew criticism from some users, who argued that…

The Economic Times · Aug 27

“My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, Canada

Dolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the Imagination Library, which now operates in thousands of communities across the US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia, giving millions of children access to free books.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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 · Aug 26

‘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 · Aug 26

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 26