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OpinionWealthy People Want to Give More. Why Aren’t They?
A small minority of the ultra-wealthy give at the highest levels. Here’s what they do, and how more donors can emulate them. -
Major Gifts
Billionaire Tom Golisano Pledges $253 Million and Creates a National Alliance of Children’s Hospitals
The founder of the payroll giant Paychex has given away more than $1 billion, with a significant share going to help children. -
Philanthropy
Donors Gave $125 Million for Foreign Aid After U.S. Cuts
It’s possible private foundations and individual donors gave much more, but those gifts won’t be reported for many months. -
Innovation
A Los Angeles Couple’s No-Nonsense Charity Helps the Working Poor
Greg and Jodi Perlman started The Change Reaction to help people in their city stay afloat during times of crisis. They’ve given $60 million to 43,000 families over the past six years. -
Philanthropists
MacKenzie Scott Gifts Continue Following Amazon Stock Sale
Charities announce new gifts totaling more than $150 million as the billionaire donor retains her focus on DEI and climate. -
Big Giving
MacKenzie Scott Isn’t Backing Away From DEI
The billionaire philanthropist has recently made large gifts to nonprofits that provide college scholarships to students of color. -
Big Gifts
What Fundraisers Should Know About Big Donors’ Thinking Right Now
Big gifts are on the upswing, but those who advise America’s ultra-wealthy say top donors continue to feel overwhelmed and in doubt about where and how to give effectively. -
Gifts Roundup
Mega-Donor MacKenzie Scott Gives Again: $120 Million to Two Orgs
Plus, five additional donors gave gifts of $100 million or more to support a range of university programs including architecture, conservation science, and engineering. -
Philanthropists
Progressive Nonprofits Condemn Trump’s Targeting of George Soros and His Foundations
Open Society Foundations issued a statement saying they “unequivocally condemn terrorism and do not fund terrorism.” -
Research and Data
Fewer Rich Donors Gave Last Year, While Young Donors Gained Ground
The 2025 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy finds that giving remains on a downward trajectory, even among the very affluent, but volunteering is up.
