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{{Short description|None}} {{Short description|Overview of notable philanthropists}}
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], a Greek philanthropist of ] active during the second century (])]] ], a Greek philanthropist of ] active during the second century (])]]

A ] is someone who engages in ]; donating their time, money, and/or reputation to ]. The term may apply to any ] or to anyone who makes a ], but the label is most often applied to those who donate large sums of money or who make a major impact through their volunteering, such as a ] who manages a philanthropic organization or one who establishes and funds a foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/philanthropist |title=philanthropist – Dictionary Definition |website=Vocabulary.com |access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> A philanthropist is someone who engages in ]; donating their time, money, and/or reputation to ]. The term may apply to any ] or to anyone who makes a ], but the label is most often applied to those who donate large sums of money or who make a major impact through their volunteering, such as a ] who manages a philanthropic organization or one who establishes and funds a foundation.<ref>{{Cite web |url= https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/philanthropist |title=philanthropist – Dictionary Definition |website=Vocabulary.com |access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>


A philanthropist may not always find universal approval for their deeds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/what-if-philanthropy-isnt-the-best-way-for-rich-people-to-help-others/2017/06/30/88afcb6e-5d15-11e7-9fc6-c7ef4bc58d13_story.html?noredirect=on|title=What if philanthropy isn't the best way for rich people to help others?|last=Soskis|first=Benjamin|newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> Common accusations include supporting an unworthy cause (such as funding ] instead of fighting ]) or having selfish motivation at heart (such as avoiding ]es or attaining personal fame). A philanthropist is also someone who cares for someone else's needs instead of their own. A philanthropist may not always find universal approval for their deeds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/what-if-philanthropy-isnt-the-best-way-for-rich-people-to-help-others/2017/06/30/88afcb6e-5d15-11e7-9fc6-c7ef4bc58d13_story.html?noredirect=on|title=What if philanthropy isn't the best way for rich people to help others?|last=Soskis|first=Benjamin|newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> Common accusations include supporting an unworthy cause (such as funding ] instead of fighting ]) or having selfish motivation at heart (such as avoiding ]es or attaining personal fame). A philanthropist is also someone who cares for someone else's needs instead of their own.
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* ] – American singer/songwriter; spokeswoman for ]. * ] – American singer/songwriter; spokeswoman for ].
* ] – Lebanese singer, known for her philanthropy. * ] – Lebanese singer, known for her philanthropy.
* ] – ] social ], development practitioner, as well as, founder and Executive Director of ], which is the world's largest Islamic microfinance organization that provides interest-free loans to the most deserving segments of society. * ] – ] social ], development practitioner, as well as, founder and Executive Director of ]
* ] – founder of the ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and the ]. He also donated money to build over 2500 ] worldwide, the ] in New York, and the ] at The Hague<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie |url=https://library.columbia.edu/libraries/rbml/units/carnegie/andrew.html |website=Columbia University Library}}</ref> * ] – founder of the ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and the ]. He also donated money to build over 2500 ] worldwide, the ] in New York, and the ] at The Hague<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie |url=https://library.columbia.edu/libraries/rbml/units/carnegie/andrew.html |website=Columbia University Library}}</ref>
* ] – American actress; known for her humanitarian work worldwide; a Goodwill Ambassador for the ] * ] – American actress; known for her humanitarian work worldwide; a Goodwill Ambassador for the ]
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* ] – founder of Ark (]) Academy * ] – founder of Ark (]) Academy
* ] – ]'s widow. President of Dr. Seuss Fund which supports a variety of causes in San Diego, including ]<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.sdfoundation.org/about-us/history-accomplishments/ |title=Our history |author=<!--Not stated--> |website= sdfoundation.org |access-date=2023-06-06}}</ref> * ] – ]'s widow. President of Dr. Seuss Fund which supports a variety of causes in San Diego, including ]<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.sdfoundation.org/about-us/history-accomplishments/ |title=Our history |author=<!--Not stated--> |website= sdfoundation.org |access-date=2023-06-06}}</ref>
* ] – founder of , donated $21 billion towards education<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karmali |first=Naazneen |title=Indian Billionaire Azim Premji's Donation To His Charitable Foundation Rises To $21 Billion |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/naazneenkarmali/2019/03/13/indian-billionaire-azim-premjis-donation-to-his-charitable-foundation-rises-to-21-billion/ |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Azim Premji: With $21 billion, Premji Azim among world's top philanthropists |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/azim-premji-raises-his-contribution-to-philanthropy-to-21-billion/articleshow/68393148.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-05-27}}</ref> * ] – founder of Azim Premji Foundation, donated $21 billion towards education<ref>{{Cite web |last=Karmali |first=Naazneen |title=Indian Billionaire Azim Premji's Donation To His Charitable Foundation Rises To $21 Billion |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/naazneenkarmali/2019/03/13/indian-billionaire-azim-premjis-donation-to-his-charitable-foundation-rises-to-21-billion/ |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Azim Premji: With $21 billion, Premji Azim among world's top philanthropists |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/azim-premji-raises-his-contribution-to-philanthropy-to-21-billion/articleshow/68393148.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2022-05-27}}</ref>


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⚫ * ] - ]; co-founder of ''Almasi Arts Alliance'', a non-profit organization that strives to create and facilitate artistic collaborations between African artists and American artists and artistic institutions and founder of ''Love Our Girls'', a non-profit organization that aims to highlight the issues and challenges that specifically affect women throughout the world. <ref>{{cite web |title=Our Team |url=https://almasiarts.org/our-team/ |website=Almasi Collaborative Arts}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Let's Love Our Girls |url=http://logpledge.org/ |website=Love Our Girls}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira |url=https://www.unwomen.org/en/partnerships/goodwill-ambassadors/danai-gurira |website=UN Women – Headquarters |language=en}}</ref>
* ] – founder of captainplanet.au
* ] – ] heiress; co-founder of ''The Porter Foundation''; has donated to ], social welfare facilities and ecological funding, the ] in London * ] – ] heiress; co-founder of ''The Porter Foundation''; has donated to ], social welfare facilities and ecological funding, the ] in London
⚫ * ] - ]; co-founder of the non-profit ''Almasi Arts Alliance'' and founder of the non-profit ''Love Our Girls''<ref>{{cite web |title=Our Team |url=https://almasiarts.org/our-team/ |website=Almasi Collaborative Arts}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Let's Love Our Girls |url=http://logpledge.org/ |website=Love Our Girls}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira |url=https://www.unwomen.org/en/partnerships/goodwill-ambassadors/danai-gurira |website=UN Women – Headquarters |language=en}}</ref>
* ] – founder of the ] supporting a wide range of social issues including LGBT rights * ] – founder of the ] supporting a wide range of social issues including LGBT rights
* ] – singer and guitarist of ]; was made ] for his years of philanthropy; amongst other things, Gilmour gave $21.5 million from the auctioning of his guitars to ] charity ] and $7.5 million from sale of his London home to the homeless charity ] * ] – singer and guitarist of ]; was made ] for his years of philanthropy; amongst other things, Gilmour gave $21.5 million from the auctioning of his guitars to ] charity ] and $7.5 million from sale of his London home to the homeless charity ]
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* ] – co-founder of Ballhomes, founder of ] * ] – co-founder of Ballhomes, founder of ]
* ] – ], ] Foundation, BC Medical Services Foundation, and the ] Foundation * ] – ], ] Foundation, BC Medical Services Foundation, and the ] Foundation
* Dr. ] – founder of telecom company ]; set up the ] to encourage better governance in Africa, and providing higher education scholarships for leadership and management for Africans; initiated the ] * Dr. ] – founder of telecom company ]; set up the ] and initiated the ]
* ] – co-founder ] * ] – co-founder ]


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* ] – co-founder of Operation Iraqi Children * ] – co-founder of Operation Iraqi Children
* ] – Adani is the owner of the ], funded through the Adani Group. It was founded in 1996. Other than Gujarat, the organisation operates in the states of ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Adani Foundation {{!}} Youth4work|url=https://www.university.youth4work.com/adani-foundation|access-date=2020-12-07|website=youth4work.com|language=en}}</ref> * ] – Adani is the owner of the ], funded through the Adani Group. It was founded in 1996. Other than Gujarat, the organisation operates in the states of ], ], ], ], ], and ]..<ref>Bhaskar, R. N. Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World. Penguin Random House India Private Limited, 2022. ch. 13 .</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Adani Foundation {{!}} Youth4work|url=https://www.university.youth4work.com/adani-foundation|access-date=2020-12-07|website=youth4work.com|language=en}}</ref>
* ] – known for humanitarian work in aiding the ], organizing ], and involvement in ] * ] – known for humanitarian work in aiding the ], organizing ], and involvement in ]
* ] – founder of numerous charitable institutions in the United States and United Kingdom<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=http://time.com/5202713/george-peabody-philanthropist/|title=Why Google Is Celebrating Philanthropist George Peabody |magazine=Time |access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> * ] – founder of numerous charitable institutions in the United States and United Kingdom<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://time.com/5202713/george-peabody-philanthropist/|title=Why Google Is Celebrating Philanthropist George Peabody |magazine=Time |access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>
* ] – estimated to have donated more than US$32 billion, often through the ] and ]s * ] – estimated to have donated more than US$32 billion, often through the ] and ]s
* ] – doctor and founder of Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center * ] – doctor and founder of Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center
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*] – businessman, founder of a medical research and design company ] and the Wyss Foundation * ] – businessman, founder of a medical research and design company ] and the Wyss Foundation
* ] – American map collector and namesake of the Osher Map Library * ] – American map collector and namesake of the Osher Map Library
* ] – American social worker and disability rights activist, supported grantmaking through her family's Jay and Rose Philips Family Foundation
* ] – co-founder of the ] * ] – co-founder of the ]
* ] – founder of H&R Block Tax company. Henry established the nationally acclaimed Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, formed the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation one of the largest family foundations in the region (Midwest) and many other places in the Kansas City community * ] – founder of H&R Block Tax company. Henry established the nationally acclaimed Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, formed the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation.
* ] – ] ], helped establish twelve hospitals in Egypt by 1961. * ] – ] ], helped establish twelve hospitals in Egypt by 1961.
* ] – Norwegian shipping magnate, tax evader, patron of the arts * ] – Norwegian shipping magnate, tax evader, patron of the arts
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* ] and Karen ] ] – founded the Moyer Foundation to assist non-profit organizations in raising money for children with serious distress * ] and Karen ] ] – founded the Moyer Foundation to assist non-profit organizations in raising money for children with serious distress
*] – founded ]<ref name="hurunindia.net">{{Cite web|title=2021Edelgive Hurun Top 50 Philanthropist|url=https://www.hurunindia.net/edelgive-hurun-top-50-philanthropist|access-date=2021-06-23|website=hurun-india|language=en}}</ref> *] – founded ]<ref name="hurunindia.net">{{Cite web|title=2021Edelgive Hurun Top 50 Philanthropist|url=https://www.hurunindia.net/edelgive-hurun-top-50-philanthropist|access-date=2021-06-23|website=hurun-india|language=en}}</ref>
* ] – co-founder of the ] settlement house in Chicago<ref>{{cite book| last=Haberman| first=Frederick| title=Nobel Lectures, Peace 1926-1950| publisher=Elsevier Publishing| year=1972| location= msterdam madhav bhan – founder of remadhav art foundation |url=http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1931/addams-bio.html}}</ref> * ] – co-founder of the ] settlement house in Chicago<ref>{{cite book| last=Haberman| first=Frederick| title=Nobel Lectures, Peace 1926-1950| publisher=Elsevier Publishing| year=1972| location= Amsterdam|url=http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1931/addams-bio.html}}</ref>
* ] – English charity director of ]<ref name=HBDEntry>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Janet Lacey|url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=32225252&site=ehost-live|encyclopedia=Hutchinson's Biography Database|date=2011|access-date=13 January 2021|via=MasterFILE Complete|url-access=subscription}}</ref> * ] – English charity director of ]<ref name=HBDEntry>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Janet Lacey|url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f6h&AN=32225252&site=ehost-live|encyclopedia=Hutchinson's Biography Database|date=2011|access-date=13 January 2021|via=MasterFILE Complete|url-access=subscription}}</ref>
* ] – founder of Amazon.com who help homeless and charity like Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Foundation. * ] – founder of Amazon.com who help homeless and charity like Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Foundation.
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* ] – gave to many notable foundations of his time; gave to many Jewish synagogues and organizations * ] – gave to many notable foundations of his time; gave to many Jewish synagogues and organizations
* ] – children's homes and orphanages * ] – children's homes and orphanages
* ] – Professional soccer player * ] – Professional soccer player
* ] – founder and chairman of the ], which focuses on capacity empowerment through education and building of a caring society through medical and healthcare related projects; in 2006, pledged to donate one-third of his fortune estimated at over US$10 billion to philanthropic projects * ] – founder and chairman of the ], which focuses on capacity empowerment through education and building of a caring society through medical and healthcare related projects; in 2006, pledged to donate one-third of his fortune estimated at over US$10 billion to philanthropic projects
* ] – donated time and effort and spent personal funds to bring about the worldwide ban on above-ground nuclear weapons testing * ] – donated time and effort and spent personal funds to bring about the worldwide ban on above-ground nuclear weapons testing
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* ] – builder of the ], the first privately donated community house in America * ] – builder of the ], the first privately donated community house in America
* ] – co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation * ] – co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
* ] – All Within My Hands Foundation, dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. They also donate a portion of ticket sales in every city visited a local charity (predominantly food banks) * ] – All Within My Hands Foundation. They also donate a portion of ticket sales in every city visited a local charity (predominantly food banks)
* ] – donations include over US$1.1 billion to ] * ] – donations include over US$1.1 billion to ]
* ] – established the ], which focuses on grants, urban education, childhood health, and family economic stability * ] – established the ], which focuses on grants, urban education, childhood health, and family economic stability
* ] – donated more than US$500 million to various foundations and won numerous awards for ]; founded the ]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jul/08/entertainment/et-cause8|title=Michael Jackson's generous legacy|last=DAUNT|first=TINA|date=2009-07-08|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.biography.com/news/michael-jackson-princess-diana-friendship|title=Inside Michael Jackson's Close Friendship with Princess Diana }}</ref> * ] – donated more than US$500 million to various foundations and won numerous awards for ]; founded the ]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-jul-08-et-cause8-story.html|title=Michael Jackson's generous legacy|last=DAUNT|first=TINA|date=2009-07-08|work=Los Angeles Times|access-date=2018-11-23|language=en-US|issn=0458-3035}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.biography.com/news/michael-jackson-princess-diana-friendship|title=Inside Michael Jackson's Close Friendship with Princess Diana }}</ref>
* ] – Sri Lankan actress * ] – Sri Lankan actress
* ] – founder of ] * ] – founder of ]
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* ] – actor; motivational speaker; donated all his gold to charity * ] – actor; motivational speaker; donated all his gold to charity
<!--* ] – ranked fifth among India's philanthropists, according to China's Hurun Research Institute.<ref name="Forbes20162">{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/bill-gates-richest-man-in-world-mukesh-ambani-at-36th-forbes/articleshow/51213191.cms|title=Bill Gates richest man in world, Mukesh Ambani at 36th: Forbes|date=2 March 2016|work=]|access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> Reliance Foundation is an Indian non-profit organisation which was founded in 2010 by Mukesh Ambani...better source needed--> <!--* ] – ranked fifth among India's philanthropists, according to China's Hurun Research Institute.<ref name="Forbes20162">{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/bill-gates-richest-man-in-world-mukesh-ambani-at-36th-forbes/articleshow/51213191.cms|title=Bill Gates richest man in world, Mukesh Ambani at 36th: Forbes|date=2 March 2016|work=]|access-date=10 August 2021}}</ref> Reliance Foundation is an Indian non-profit organisation which was founded in 2010 by Mukesh Ambani...better source needed-->

] - Youtuber - Comedian - given, donated at least 6 million dollar - founder of ] and ]


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* ] – Serbian philanthropist. * ] – Serbian philanthropist.
* ] – American philanthropist in Houston
* ] – Reliance Foundation is an Indian philanthropic initiative founded in 2010 by Nita Ambani.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2018|title=Reliance Foundation to set up a university: Nita Ambani|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-reliance-foundation-to-set-up-a-university-nita-ambani-38863|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Zee Business}}</ref> ] is a patron of the organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/nita-ambani-honoured-by-the-met-new-york-for-reliance-foundations-philanthropic-initiatives-3221380.html|title=Nita Ambani honoured by the Met, New York, for Reliance Foundation's philanthropic initiatives|date=26 January 2017|work=Firstpost|access-date=5 August 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> * ] – Reliance Foundation is an Indian philanthropic initiative founded in 2010 by Nita Ambani.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 March 2018|title=Reliance Foundation to set up a university: Nita Ambani|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/companies/news-reliance-foundation-to-set-up-a-university-nita-ambani-38863|access-date=23 February 2022|website=Zee Business}}</ref> ] is a patron of the organization.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/nita-ambani-honoured-by-the-met-new-york-for-reliance-foundations-philanthropic-initiatives-3221380.html|title=Nita Ambani honoured by the Met, New York, for Reliance Foundation's philanthropic initiatives|date=26 January 2017|work=Firstpost|access-date=5 August 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
* ] – president of the ], 1925-1945 * ] – president of the ], 1925-1945
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* ] – estimated donations above US$300 million, and founder of ] * ] – estimated donations above US$300 million, and founder of ]
* Oseola MCcarty


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* ] – Czech supermodel; founder of the Happy Hearts Fund * ] – Czech supermodel; founder of the Happy Hearts Fund
* ] – co-founder of ]; supporter of ], ] and the ] * ] – co-founder of ]; supporter of ], ] and the ]
* ] – businessman; sponsor of the ]'s Neurology department
* ] – chairman of investment firm ]; pledged US$32bn donation to his philanthropy organization ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Saudi prince to donate $32bn fortune to charity|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-33353370|work=BBC News|access-date=July 1, 2015|date=July 1, 2015}}</ref> * ] – chairman of investment firm ]; pledged US$32bn donation to his philanthropy organization ]<ref>{{cite web|title=Saudi prince to donate $32bn fortune to charity|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-33353370|work=BBC News|access-date=July 1, 2015|date=July 1, 2015}}</ref>
* ] – founder<ref> * ] – founder<ref>
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</ref> of the ] which focuses on health, education, culture, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development<ref name = khan/> </ref> of the ]<ref name = khan/>
* ] – left properties to the education of ] boys and girls in what is now ] * ] – left properties to the education of ] boys and girls in what is now ]

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* Rana Muffaz Khan - Pakistani ] and ] and Founder of RMK Foundation Pakistan
* ] – Pakistani ] and ] and Chairman of ] based in ], ] * ] – Pakistani ] and ] and Chairman of ] based in ], ]
* ] – founder of ] and chairman of <ref>{{Cite web |title=Board of Trustees |url=https://www.tatatrusts.org/about-tatatrusts/trustees-ratan-tata |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Tata Trusts |language=en}}</ref> * ] – founder of ] and chairman of Tata Trust<ref>{{Cite web |title=Board of Trustees |url=https://www.tatatrusts.org/about-tatatrusts/trustees-ratan-tata |access-date=2022-05-27 |website=Tata Trusts |language=en}}</ref>
* Raymond and Ruth Perelman – parents of ]; in 2011 donated $225 million to the ], the largest donation in that university's history * Raymond and Ruth Perelman – parents of ]; in 2011 donated $225 million to the ], the largest donation in that university's history
* ] – President of the Norwood Charity; raised around £14m for charitable causes with the RD Crusaders; helped build the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre part of ] * ] – President of the Norwood Charity; raised around £14m for charitable causes with the RD Crusaders; helped build the Richard Desmond Children's Eye Centre part of ]
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* ] – large donations with wife Ann to ] University, including the building of the ] at Yale, and numerous other groups including the ], ] and ] where Mr. Bass is on the board of trustees. * ] – large donations with wife Ann to ] University, including the building of the ] at Yale, and numerous other groups including the ], ] and ] where Mr. Bass is on the board of trustees.
* ] – Nilekani is also a philanthropist and pledged {{INR}}50 crores to ] (ATREE).<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-12|title=Rohini Nilekani pledges ₹50 cr. to ATREE|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/rohini-nilekani-pledges-50-cr-to-atree/article34303385.ece|access-date=2021-04-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> * ] – Nilekani is also a philanthropist and pledged {{INR}}50 crores to ] (ATREE).<ref>{{Cite news|date=2021-04-12|title=Rohini Nilekani pledges ₹50 cr. to ATREE|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/rohini-nilekani-pledges-50-cr-to-atree/article34303385.ece|access-date=2021-04-30|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* ] – largest ] stockholder; has donated over $200 million to various causes since 2001, including a $50 million gift to create the ] at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center; signed the Gates-Buffett Pledge in August 2010, committing up to half his assets to be designated for the benefit of charitable causes (after his family and children have been provided for)<ref name="Forbes400">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/kerenblankfeld/2011/09/21/exclusive-interview-billionaire-ronald-perelman-with-his-dad/ * ] – largest ] stockholder; has donated over $200 million to various causes since 2001, including a $50 million gift to create the ] at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center
|title=Exclusive Interview: Billionaire Ronald Perelman With His Dad|access-date=September 21, 2011|magazine=Fortune Magazine|year=2006|author=Ramirez, Anthony}}</ref>
* ] – head of the ] in ]; as a result of her efforts, the ] declared ] a controlled disease in ] in 1996 * ] – head of the ] in ]; as a result of her efforts, the ] declared ] a controlled disease in ] in 1996


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* ] – founded ], London; endowed other institutions and causes * ] – founded ], London; endowed other institutions and causes
* ] – benefactor of scientific education * ] – benefactor of scientific education
* ] – donated $600 million to launch the ], which focuses on three areas: Life Sciences, Global Public Health and Civic Engagement; and donated $250 million to create the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy * ] – donated $600 million to launch the ]
* ] – hedge fund manager and conservative donor * ] – hedge fund manager and conservative donor
* ] – only Indian to receive UNESCO Pyramide con Marni award for his charity work in 2011 * ] – only Indian to receive UNESCO Pyramide con Marni award for his charity work in 2011
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* Sir ] – Ceylonese entrepreneur who pioneered a multitude of medical, educational, religious and infrastructure projects * Sir ] – Ceylonese entrepreneur who pioneered a multitude of medical, educational, religious and infrastructure projects
* ] – IT entrepreneur, autism venture philanthropist, founding funder ], UK National Ambassador for Philanthropy 2009/10 * ] – IT entrepreneur, autism venture philanthropist, founding funder ], UK National Ambassador for Philanthropy 2009/10
* ] – one of the vice-presidents of ], a British religious, relief and development agency; supports ], ], ], ], Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation, ]; opened two new purpose-built buildings for Self Unlimited, a national charity for people with learning disabilities * ] – one of the vice-presidents of ], a British religious, relief and development agency;
* ] – founder of the Robinson Charitable Trust and ] * ] – founder of the Robinson Charitable Trust and ]
* ] – longest-serving minister in ] who gave all his earnings to charitable works, especially education * ] – longest-serving minister in ] who gave all his earnings to charitable works, especially education
* Sir ] – founder of the ] Foundation * Sir ] – founder of the ] Foundation
* ] – helped fund churches in ].
*] – investor, philanthropist and advocate of sustainable development, founder of non-profits Viva Trust and ] *] – investor, philanthropist and advocate of sustainable development, founder of non-profits Viva Trust and ]
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Overview of notable philanthropists
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Herodes Atticus, a Greek philanthropist of Classical Rome active during the second century (antiquity)

A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; donating their time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes. The term may apply to any volunteer or to anyone who makes a donation, but the label is most often applied to those who donate large sums of money or who make a major impact through their volunteering, such as a trustee who manages a philanthropic organization or one who establishes and funds a foundation.

A philanthropist may not always find universal approval for their deeds. Common accusations include supporting an unworthy cause (such as funding art instead of fighting world hunger) or having selfish motivation at heart (such as avoiding taxes or attaining personal fame). A philanthropist is also someone who cares for someone else's needs instead of their own.

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  • Kenneth C. Griffin – founder and CEO of Citadel LLC; co-founder of the Kenneth and Anne Griffin Foundation
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Greatest philanthropists by amount of USD

The following table orders the greatest philanthropists by the estimated amount given to charity, corresponding to USD.

Name Amount given Cause
Jamsetji Tata $102.4 billion Education, healthcare
Bill Gates $79 billion Healthcare, extreme poverty, education, access to information technology
Warren Buffett $32.1 billion Healthcare, education, AIDS-prevention, sanitation
George Soros $32 billion Healthcare, anti-fascist publications, human rights, economic, legal, and social reform
Azim Premji $21 billion Education, healthcare
MacKenzie Scott $14 billion Racial equality, LGBTQ+ equality, functional democracy, and climate change
Michael Bloomberg $12.7 billion Environment, public health, arts, government innovation and education
Li Ka-shing $10.7 billion Education, healthcare
Andrew Carnegie $9.5 billion Libraries, education, peace
Elon Musk $7.6 billion Science education, COVID-19 relief, renewable energy
Chuck Feeney $6.8 billion Healthcare, youth, aging, poverty, human rights
Alisher Usmanov $5.8 billion Art, science, sport, healthcare
The Sainsbury family $5 billion Art, education, human rights, youth, aging
Christopher Hohn $4.5 billion Youth, poverty, education
Carlos Slim Helu $4.2 billion Arts, education, healthcare, sports, downtown restoration
Alwaleed Philanthropies $4 billion Alwaleed Philanthropies collaborates with a range of philanthropic, government and educational organizations to combat poverty, empower women and youth, develop communities, provide disaster relief and create cultural understanding through education.
The Weston family $2.3 billion Innovations, healthcare, aging, environment
Phil Knight $2 billion Education, healthcare, intercollegiate athletics
James E. Stowers $2 billion Healthcare
Hansjoerg Wyss $1.9 billion Climate change, poverty
Howard Hughes $1.56 billion Healthcare
Ted Turner $1 billion United Nations Foundation
Stephan Schmidheiny $1.5 billion Environment, sustainable development
Vitalik Buterin $1 billion Donated $1 billion worth of the cryptocurrencies Shiba Inu and Ether to a COVID-19 relief fund in India.
Michael Jackson $500 Million+ Healthcare, poverty, youth, cancer research, education
T. Boone Pickens $500 Million Education

See also

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Further reading

  • Grimm, Robert T. Notable American Philanthropists: Biographies of Giving and Volunteering (2002) excerpt
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