The Times of India · Jun 10 Philanthropy queen: Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott's $26.4 billion donations earn her a prestigious Forbes honour MacKenzie Scott has spent the past several years doing something few billionaires have attempted at such scale: giving away vast amounts of wealth as quickly as possible. That approach has now earned the Amazon co-founder and former wife of Jeff Bezos a place on Forbes' Iconoclast 50 list, which recognises…
AAP · Jun 10 FED:Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.
AAP · Jun 10 Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.
Fortune · Jun 9 Stephen Schwarzman’s grandfather inspired the Blackstone billionaire’s philanthropy: It was ‘his privilege to help others in need’ Blackstone billionaire Stephen Schwarzman has given over $1 billion to charity. He credits his grandfather—and now plans a top-10 AI-focused foundation.
AAP · Jun 9 Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to give at least $50M annually, a rare increase at a time of need The Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to donate at least $500 million over the next decade
The Times of India · Jun 7 A Tampa family gave $50 million to build a children’s hospital and honour the parents who inspired them The Pagidipati family donated $50 million to St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, honoring their parents' 50th wedding anniversary and arrival in the U.S. This significant gift will fund a new standalone children's hospital facility, expanding specialized pediatric care access in the region and reflecting the family's gratitude for their…
The Times of India · Jun 4 Anonymous donors pledged a $15 million deferred gift to a private Indiana university, and the endowment was designed to support scholarships for years Valparaiso University received a historic $15 million anonymous donation for an endowment scholarship fund. This significant gift, the largest for scholarships at the 161-year-old institution, ensures long-term student aid. Endowments provide enduring financial support, crucial for universities facing declining enrollment and rising costs. This commitment underscores the lasting power of…
AAP · Jun 4 Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Melinda French Gates drops $10 million to tackle America’s menopause crisis Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women
The Times of India · Jun 2 How TOMS made charity part of checkout with one simple shoe promise A new wave of brands is redefining consumerism by integrating social responsibility into their core. TOMS' 'One-for-One' model, donating a pair of shoes for every purchase, transformed buying into philanthropy. While effective, such models must carefully consider local economies to avoid unintended consequences and ensure genuine impact beyond mere transactions.