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philanthropy

Sam Bankman Fried testifying
Nov 23

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Failed Charitable Dreams Expose the Tenuous Nature of Crypto Philanthropy

The philanthropic promises of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO, who had pledged to give away his fortune throughout his lifetime, shine a light on the unstable nature of crypto charity.
By Alexandra Tremayne-Pengelly
Jeff Bezos
Nov 14

Jeff Bezos Said He Will Give Away Most of His Wealth Within His Lifetime

Jeff Bezos pledged to give away his $124 billion fortune before he dies, joining fellow billionaire philanthropists including Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott.
By Sissi Cao
Lukas Walton
Sep 19

Walmart Heir Lukas Walton Commits 90% of $1 Billion Family Foundation to Impact Investing

Lukas Walton, the grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, vows to put most of the family foundation's money in ESG investments without sacrificing investment returns.
By Sissi Cao
(L-R) CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and writer MacKenzie Bezos attend the Amazon Studios Oscar Celebration at Delilah on February 26, 2017 in West Hollywood, California.
Jan 29

Jeff Bezos’ Ex-Wife, MacKenzie Bezos, Withdraws $370M From $36B Divorce Package

By Sissi Cao
Jan 13

Jeff Bezos Is Under Fire After Announcing Meager Donation to Fight Australian Wildfires

By Sissi Cao
Jan 9

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Spreads His ‘Gospel of Wealth’ at CES 2020

By Sissi Cao
Neil Patrick Harris Amber Heard
Dec 24

Celebrity Philanthropy Continues to Change, Modernize and Expand

By Brandon Katz
Here’s how you can spread a little more good cheer, by finding the charity that needs your gift just a little bit more.
Dec 3

On Giving Tuesday, Americans Donate a Lot… to a Little

By John A. Tures
Nov 8

Marc Porter of Christie’s on How Political Uncertainty Challenges the Art Market

By Helen Holmes
Oct 30

‘Cash Broke’ Elon Musk Donates $1 Million to Plant Trees Because a YouTuber Asked

By Sissi Cao
Oct 29

Artists Protest MoMA’s New Gallery Named for Trustee With Ties to Epstein

By Helen Holmes
Oct 4

New Report Indicates the Scrutinization of Arts Funding Is Only Going to Increase

By Helen Holmes
Sep 6

Jeff Bezos Gets Unusual Investment Advice: Buy the Amazon Rainforest

By Sissi Cao
Aug 27

LVMH Owner Donates to Amazon Wildfire—But His Notre Dame Check Has Yet to Clear

By Sissi Cao
Aug 5

Those Overseeing Notre Dame Restoration Won’t Be Taking Any Risks With New Design

By Helen Holmes
Jul 17

Owner of Louis Vuitton & Sephora Is Now Officially Richer Than Bill Gates

By Sissi Cao
Jul 9

Notre Dame’s Big Donors Are Hesitant to Release Pledged Restoration Money

By Sissi Cao
May 31

A Warren Buffett Fan Is Ready to Pay $4 Million for a Lunch With Him

By Sissi Cao
May 3

Warren Buffett’s Investing Pal Charlie Munger Has Been Busy Designing College Dorms

By Sissi Cao
Apr 24

Melinda Gates Discusses Her ‘Big Test’ With Bill Gates in Rare Interview

By Sissi Cao
Feb 23

‘Stingy Billionaire’ Jeff Bezos Turns Out to Be America’s Top Donor—At Least for 2018

By Sissi Cao
Jun 15

What Has Jeff Bezos Chosen to Spend His $140B On? We Have 4 Guesses.

By Sissi Cao
May 14

Prince Albert of Monaco Honored at Ellis Island, With Rita Moreno and Larry Gagosian

By Zachary Weiss
Prince Alwaleed is no longer a billionaire.
Mar 7

Forbes Billionaire List Features Young Stars, Few Women—And No Saudis

By John Bonazzo
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