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==Notable philanthropists== ==Notable philanthropists==
* ] - founder of Direct Aid, a charity organization that has built 124 hospitals and dispensaries, 840 schools, 204 Islamic centers, 214 women training centers and 2,200 mosques in ], has distributed thousands of tons of food and medicines in famine-stricken areas, and has adopted nearly 10,000 orphans.<ref>{{cite web|title=King Faisla International Prize|url=http://kfip.busyduck.org/dr-abd-al-rahman-humood-al-sumait/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130811102633/http://kfip.busyduck.org/dr-abd-al-rahman-humood-al-sumait/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-08-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Destination Jeddah: Who's Who|url=http://www.destinationjeddah.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2067:whos-who-dr-abdul-rahman-al-sumait-the-story-of-a-true-humanitarian&catid=143:business&Itemid=531|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130811102637/http://www.destinationjeddah.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2067:whos-who-dr-abdul-rahman-al-sumait-the-story-of-a-true-humanitarian&catid=143:business&Itemid=531|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-08-11}}</ref> * ] – founder of Direct Aid, a charity organization that has built 124 hospitals and dispensaries, 840 schools, 204 Islamic centers, 214 women training centers and 2,200 mosques in ], has distributed thousands of tons of food and medicines in famine-stricken areas, and has adopted nearly 10,000 orphans.<ref>{{cite web|title=King Faisla International Prize|url=http://kfip.busyduck.org/dr-abd-al-rahman-humood-al-sumait/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130811102633/http://kfip.busyduck.org/dr-abd-al-rahman-humood-al-sumait/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-08-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Destination Jeddah: Who's Who|url=http://www.destinationjeddah.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2067:whos-who-dr-abdul-rahman-al-sumait-the-story-of-a-true-humanitarian&catid=143:business&Itemid=531|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130811102637/http://www.destinationjeddah.com/portal/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2067:whos-who-dr-abdul-rahman-al-sumait-the-story-of-a-true-humanitarian&catid=143:business&Itemid=531|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-08-11}}</ref>
* ] - co-head of the ] in ] * ] – co-head of the ] in ]
* ] - founder of the ] (KISS) * ] – founder of the ] (KISS)
* ] - co-founder of the ] * ] – co-founder of the ]
* ] - notable for work on Indian education * ] – notable for work on Indian education
* ] (1745-1813), was a French philanthropist. * ] (1745-1813), was a French philanthropist.
* ] - founder of the ] * ] – founder of the ]
* ] - American singer/songwriter; spokeswoman for ] * ] – American singer/songwriter; spokeswoman for ]
* ] - Lebanese singer, known for her philanthropy * ] – Lebanese singer, known for her philanthropy
* ] - donated money to build over 2500 libraries worldwide; founder of the ]s, ], and ] * ] – donated money to build over 2500 libraries worldwide; founder of the ]s, ], and ]
* ] - 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 ]
* ] - chairman of the ] (during the ]) * ] – chairman of the ] (during the ])
* ] - founder of ] * ] – founder of ]
* ] – doctor, businessman and philanthropist * ] – doctor, businessman and philanthropist
* ] - founder of Ark (]) Academy * ] – founder of Ark (]) Academy
* ] - co-founder of ] * ] – co-founder of ]
* ] took ]. His philanthropy follows the philosophy of ]. He wants to use his donations "to safeguard future generations and protect the long-term prospects of humanity".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.givingpledge.org/Pledger.aspx?id=383|title=Ben Delo|website=Giving Pledge|access-date=2019-06-02}}</ref> * ] took ]. His philanthropy follows the philosophy of ]. He wants to use his donations "to safeguard future generations and protect the long-term prospects of humanity".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.givingpledge.org/Pledger.aspx?id=383|title=Ben Delo|website=Giving Pledge|access-date=2019-06-02}}</ref>
* ] - in 2011, the Ackmans were among '']''{{'}}s "Philanthropy 50" list of the most generous donors<ref name="Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50">{{cite web|author=The Chronicle of Philanthropy|url=http://philanthropy.com/article/philanthropy50/126127|title=Philanthropy 50|date=February 6, 2011|publisher=Philanthropy.com|accessdate=2014-07-28}}</ref> * ] – in 2011, the Ackmans were among '']''{{'}}s "Philanthropy 50" list of the most generous donors<ref name="Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Philanthropy 50">{{cite web|author=The Chronicle of Philanthropy|url=http://philanthropy.com/article/philanthropy50/126127|title=Philanthropy 50|date=February 6, 2011|publisher=Philanthropy.com|accessdate=2014-07-28}}</ref>
* ] - co-founder of the ] * ] – co-founder of the ]
* ] - co-head of the Edhi Foundation in Pakistan * ] – co-head of the Edhi Foundation in Pakistan
* ] - one of the world's best-known philanthropic performers; named the most politically effective celebrity of all time by the '']''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atu2.com/news/bono-makes-the-20-most-politically-effective-celebs-list.html|title=Bono Makes The 20 Most Politically Effective Celebs List|website=www.atu2.com|language=en|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> * ] – one of the world's best-known philanthropic performers; named the most politically effective celebrity of all time by the '']''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.atu2.com/news/bono-makes-the-20-most-politically-effective-celebs-list.html|title=Bono Makes The 20 Most Politically Effective Celebs List|website=www.atu2.com|language=en|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>
* ], co-founded ] * ], co-founded ]
* ] - co-founder of the ] * ] – co-founder of the ]


* ] - gave up most of his family inheritance in 1922 in order to establish the ] to promote radical charitable causes * ] – gave up most of his family inheritance in 1922 in order to establish the ] to promote radical charitable causes
* ] - founder of ] * ] – founder of ]
* ] - founder of Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, $100 million * ] – founder of Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences, $100 million
* ] - lead singer of British alternative rock band ]; known for supporting the ] campaign; he and his band contribute 15% of their money to charity * ] – lead singer of British alternative rock band ]; known for supporting the ] campaign; he and his band contribute 15% of their money to charity
* ] - founder of the ] * ] – founder of the ]
* ] - founder of ] * ] – founder of ]
* ] - funded ] * ] – funded ]
* ] - ] 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
* ] - 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; gave $7.5 million from sale of his London home to the homeless charity ] * ] – singer and guitarist of ]; was made ] for his years of philanthropy; gave $7.5 million from sale of his London home to the homeless charity ]
* ] - founder of the ]; listed by '']'' as one of the world's top 50 philanthropists in 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philanthropy.com/article/No-11-David-Koch/155459/|title=No. 11: David Koch|date=2013-02-10|website=The Chronicle of Philanthropy|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> * ] – founder of the ]; listed by '']'' as one of the world's top 50 philanthropists in 2013<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.philanthropy.com/article/No-11-David-Koch/155459/|title=No. 11: David Koch|date=2013-02-10|website=The Chronicle of Philanthropy|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>
* ] - provides the Lovato Treatment Scholarship; supporter of 13 different charity organization; an official Ambassador for the youth empowerment event We Day and the organization Free the Children * ] – provides the Lovato Treatment Scholarship; supporter of 13 different charity organization; an official Ambassador for the youth empowerment event We Day and the organization Free the Children
* ] - country singer; advocate for children's education through her foundation, the Imagination Library, which gives books to children to develop their reading skills before starting school.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imaginationlibrary.com/|title=Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library|website=Dolly Parton's Imagination Library|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> * ] – country singer; advocate for children's education through her foundation, the Imagination Library, which gives books to children to develop their reading skills before starting school.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://imaginationlibrary.com/|title=Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library|website=Dolly Parton's Imagination Library|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>
* ] - 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 ] to encourage better governance in Africa, and providing higher education scholarships for leadership and management for Africans; initiated the ]
* ], co-founded ] * ], co-founded ]
* ] - various private colleges and boarding schools; medical facilities; ] * ] – various private colleges and boarding schools; medical facilities; ]
* ] - ] philanthropist * ] – ] philanthropist
* ] - founder of the biomedical institute that bears his name ] * ] – founder of the biomedical institute that bears his name ]
* ] - chairman of the Musk Foundation * ] – chairman of the Musk Foundation
* ] - has raised more than US$125 million just for the ]. In 2004 he donated over US$43 million to organizations around the world, making him the most generous person in music for that year, "a title he retains year after year." In 1997 he raised US$40 million for charity through sales of the single "]". He currently supports at least 57 charities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/elton-john|title=Elton John: Charity Work & Causes|website=Look to the Stars|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref> * ] – has raised more than US$125 million just for the ]. In 2004 he donated over US$43 million to organizations around the world, making him the most generous person in music for that year, "a title he retains year after year." In 1997 he raised US$40 million for charity through sales of the single "]". He currently supports at least 57 charities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/elton-john|title=Elton John: Charity Work & Causes|website=Look to the Stars|language=en|access-date=2018-11-23}}</ref>
* ] - founder of the John Rylands Library * ] – founder of the John Rylands Library
* ] - founder of ] * ] – founder of ]
* ], information technology entrepreneur, working to improve education system. $2 million invested in ] for a separate business school.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/Frank-Islam-to-dedicate-2-million-management-school-at-alma-mater-AMU/article17204603.ece|title=Frank Islam to dedicate $2-million management school at alma mater AMU|date=2017-02-06|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-10-04|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> * ], information technology entrepreneur, working to improve education system. $2 million invested in ] for a separate business school.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/Frank-Islam-to-dedicate-2-million-management-school-at-alma-mater-AMU/article17204603.ece|title=Frank Islam to dedicate $2-million management school at alma mater AMU|date=2017-02-06|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-10-04|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* ] - co-founder of ] * ] – co-founder of ]
* ] - known for humanitarian work in aiding the ], organizing ], and involvement in ] * ] – known for humanitarian work in aiding the ], organizing ], and involvement in ]
* ] - considered the father of modern philanthropy, who help to found cultural institutions in the United States and England.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://time.com/5202713/george-peabody-philanthropist/|title=Why Google Is Celebrating Philanthropist George Peabody|website=Time|language=en|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> * ] – considered the father of modern philanthropy, who help to found cultural institutions in the United States and England.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://time.com/5202713/george-peabody-philanthropist/|title=Why Google Is Celebrating Philanthropist George Peabody|website=Time|language=en|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>
* ] - estimated to have donated more than US$6 billion, often through the ] and ]s * ] – estimated to have donated more than US$6 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
* ] - donated $5 million in coherence with Chester County to preserve over {{convert|1000|acre|km2}} of land in ]; the land is now owned by ] * ] – donated $5 million in coherence with Chester County to preserve over {{convert|1000|acre|km2}} of land in ]; the land is now owned by ]
* ] - 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 one of the largest family foundations in the region (Midwest) and many other places in the Kansas City community.
* ] - Norwegian shipping magnate, tax evader, patron of the arts * ] – Norwegian shipping magnate, tax evader, patron of the arts
* ], co-founder and board member of the charity evaluator ] and the executive director of the ]. * ], co-founder and board member of the charity evaluator ] and the executive director of the ].
* ] - multi-millionaire philanthropist and financier of the causes of many conservative Christian cultural, religious and political organizations * ] – multi-millionaire philanthropist and financier of the causes of many conservative Christian cultural, religious and political organizations
* ] - aviator, engineer, industrialist and film producer; donated US$1.56 billion to various charities including the ] * ] – aviator, engineer, industrialist and film producer; donated US$1.56 billion to various charities including the ]
* ] - co-founder of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation which was set up after the death of his best friend ] to facilitate children's access to sailing * ] – co-founder of the Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation which was set up after the death of his best friend ] to facilitate children's access to sailing
* ] - founder of the ], which was behind the ] in ] * ] – founder of the ], which was behind the ] in ]
* ] - has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to the field of education through donations and grants to schools and organizations * ] – has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to the field of education through donations and grants to schools and organizations
* ] - managing director of ] * ] – managing director of ]
* ] - funded the construction of the ], the original ], and donated his art collection to it; upon his death, left his fortune to the Getty Museum, which eventually expanded to the ] in Los Angeles * ] – funded the construction of the ], the original ], and donated his art collection to it; upon his death, left his fortune to the Getty Museum, which eventually expanded to the ] in Los Angeles
* ] - President of ]; advocate for social equity * ] – President of ]; advocate for social equity
* ] - founder of the ] * ] – founder of the ]
* ] - jointly with his majority-owned company ] pledged $200 million over 10 years to support Australian community groups<ref name="PackerPhilanthropy">{{cite news|title=James Packer leaves $200 million on the table|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/james-packers-gift-to-australia-crown-resorts-will-pump-200-million-into-charities-over-the-next-ten-years/story-fni0cx12-1226996694571?nk=934b8409960ae8ec83a65a1903c82c29|accessdate=25 July 2014|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref> * ] – jointly with his majority-owned company ] pledged $200 million over 10 years to support Australian community groups<ref name="PackerPhilanthropy">{{cite news|title=James Packer leaves $200 million on the table|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/james-packers-gift-to-australia-crown-resorts-will-pump-200-million-into-charities-over-the-next-ten-years/story-fni0cx12-1226996694571?nk=934b8409960ae8ec83a65a1903c82c29|accessdate=25 July 2014|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph}}</ref>
* ] 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
* ] - co-founder of the ] settlement house in Chicago<ref> * ] – co-founder of the ] settlement house in Chicago<ref>
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* Jimmy Donaldson - Also known by his YouTube channel name as ], was one of the co-founders of ]. * Jimmy Donaldson – Also known by his YouTube channel name as ], was one of the co-founders of ].
* ] - Dedicated much of his youth to helping young people start their own businesses * ] – Dedicated much of his youth to helping young people start their own businesses
* ] - co-founder of the MacArthur Foundation * ] – co-founder of the MacArthur Foundation
* ] - founder of the ] and ] * ] – founder of the ] and ]
* ] - major third-generation Rockefeller philanthropist; founder of the ] (1956), the ] (1952) and a reconstituted ]; chairman of the ] for 20 years; established the Rockefeller Public Service Awards in 1958 * ] – major third-generation Rockefeller philanthropist; founder of the ] (1956), the ] (1952) and a reconstituted ]; chairman of the ] for 20 years; established the Rockefeller Public Service Awards in 1958
* ] - dramatically expanded the Rockefeller Foundation and Rockefeller University; bought and then donated the land in Manhattan upon which the United Nations headquarters was built * ] – dramatically expanded the Rockefeller Foundation and Rockefeller University; bought and then donated the land in Manhattan upon which the United Nations headquarters was built
* ] - one of the founders of ] * ] – one of the founders of ]
* ], major contributor to liberal or progressive ]s.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 30, 2006 |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2006/oct/30/nation/na-donors30/2 |title=Unregulated Groups Wield Millions To Sway Voters |author=Stephanie Simon |newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910125753/http://www.cfinst.org/pr/pdf/527/527-12G_Table2.pdf |date=2016-09-10 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.opensecrets.org/527s/527indivsdetail.asp?ID=U0000000248&Cycle=2006 |title=Open Secrets |access-date=2018-09-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410015931/http://www.opensecrets.org/527s/527indivsdetail.asp?ID=U0000000248&Cycle=2006 |archive-date=2008-04-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref> * ], major contributor to liberal or progressive ]s.<ref>{{cite news |date=October 30, 2006 |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2006/oct/30/nation/na-donors30/2 |title=Unregulated Groups Wield Millions To Sway Voters |author=Stephanie Simon |newspaper=Los Angeles Times}}</ref><ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910125753/http://www.cfinst.org/pr/pdf/527/527-12G_Table2.pdf |date=2016-09-10 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.opensecrets.org/527s/527indivsdetail.asp?ID=U0000000248&Cycle=2006 |title=Open Secrets |access-date=2018-09-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410015931/http://www.opensecrets.org/527s/527indivsdetail.asp?ID=U0000000248&Cycle=2006 |archive-date=2008-04-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* ] - champion of the homeless and the arts in the UK; founder and owner of the ] * ] – champion of the homeless and the arts in the UK; founder and owner of the ]
* ] - founder of the ] and the ] * ] – founder of the ] and the ]
* ] - American rock star; founder of ] in 2006 * ] – American rock star; founder of ] in 2006
* ] - founder of the four ] * ] – founder of the four ]
* ] - founded Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912 in ] * ] – founded Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912 in ]
* ] - made an estimated lifetime donations of US$130 million to various civic, spiritual; charitable organizations, many in ] * ] – made an estimated lifetime donations of US$130 million to various civic, spiritual; charitable organizations, many in ]
* ] - founder and CEO of ]; co-founder of the Kenneth and Anne Griffin Foundation<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102194410/http://www.griffin-foundation.org/ |date=2012-01-02 }}</ref> * ] – founder and CEO of ]; co-founder of the Kenneth and Anne Griffin Foundation<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102194410/http://www.griffin-foundation.org/ |date=2012-01-02 }}</ref>
* ] - founder of the ], a charity started in 2011 * ] – founder of the ], a charity started in 2011
* ] - pledged to give more than half the value of his stock in ] to the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/how-tech-billionaires-who-signed-giving-pledge-donating-money-2018-7|title=Tech titans like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have pledged to give away billions through the ‘Giving Pledge’ — here's where the money is going|last=Kotecki|first=Peter|website=Business Insider|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> * ] – pledged to give more than half the value of his stock in ] to the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/how-tech-billionaires-who-signed-giving-pledge-donating-money-2018-7|title=Tech titans like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have pledged to give away billions through the ‘Giving Pledge’ — here's where the money is going|last=Kotecki|first=Peter|website=Business Insider|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref>
* ] - 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
* ] - 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
* ] - created the 1-1-1 model of integrated corporate philanthropy, by which companies contribute 1 percent of ], 1 percent of employee hours, and 1 percent of product back to the community<ref> September 18, 2012</ref> * ] – created the 1-1-1 model of integrated corporate philanthropy, by which companies contribute 1 percent of ], 1 percent of employee hours, and 1 percent of product back to the community<ref> September 18, 2012</ref>
* ], founder of the international calendar day for ]s - ], annually observed on 27 February.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/community/running-your-business/general-business/blog/2018/02/20/a-first-step-for-small-businesses-wanting-to-support-a-social-cause |title=Bank of America – A First Step for Small Businesses Wanting to Support a Social Cause |website=bankofamerica.com|accessdate=2018-02-27}}</ref> * ], founder of the international calendar day for ]s – ], annually observed on 27 February.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://smallbusinessonlinecommunity.bankofamerica.com/community/running-your-business/general-business/blog/2018/02/20/a-first-step-for-small-businesses-wanting-to-support-a-social-cause |title=Bank of America – A First Step for Small Businesses Wanting to Support a Social Cause |website=bankofamerica.com|accessdate=2018-02-27}}</ref>
* ] - co-founder of ], a breastfeeding support organization * ] – co-founder of ], a breastfeeding support organization
* ] - ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and China Covid-19 * ] – ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and China Covid-19


* ] - co-founder of social media network ] * ] – co-founder of social media network ]
* ] - principal sponsor of the ]'s famous ] exhibit; a key player in the creation of the New Hampshire ] * ] – principal sponsor of the ]'s famous ] exhibit; a key player in the creation of the New Hampshire ]
* ] - 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, 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)
* ] - 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}}</ref> * ] – 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}}</ref>
* ] - Sri Lankan actress * ] – Sri Lankan actress
* ] - founded the ] for lower-income children; invested millions of dollars * ] – founded the ] for lower-income children; invested millions of dollars
* ] - founder of ] * ] – founder of ]
*] - founder of the ], a grouping of some 33 charities, awards and philanthropic entities. *] – founder of the ], a grouping of some 33 charities, awards and philanthropic entities.
* ] - actor; motivational speaker; donated all his gold to charity * ] – actor; motivational speaker; donated all his gold to charity
* ] - president of the ], 1925-1945 * ] – president of the ], 1925-1945
* ] - estimated donations above US$300 million, and founder of ] * ] – estimated donations above US$300 million, and founder of ]
* ] - Canadian ice hockey player; donated $10 million to the ] * ] – Canadian ice hockey player; donated $10 million to the ]
* ] - major benefactor of arts and education; co-founder of the ] * ] – major benefactor of arts and education; co-founder of the ]
* ] - founder of ] and the ] for seriously ill children; major donations to other charities * ] – founder of ] and the ] for seriously ill children; major donations to other charities
* ] - founder of the charity ] * ] – founder of the charity ]
* ] - set up a free college in New York City to help poor people ambitious to improve themselves; ] was an early alum<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/almanac/hall_of_fame/peter_cooper|title=Peter Cooper {{!}} The Philanthropy Hall of Fame {{!}} The Philanthropy Roundtable|website=www.philanthropyroundtable.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref> * ] – set up a free college in New York City to help poor people ambitious to improve themselves; ] was an early alum<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.philanthropyroundtable.org/almanac/hall_of_fame/peter_cooper|title=Peter Cooper {{!}} The Philanthropy Hall of Fame {{!}} The Philanthropy Roundtable|website=www.philanthropyroundtable.org|access-date=2016-04-07}}</ref>
* ] - 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 ]
* ] - 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|accessdate=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|accessdate=July 1, 2015|date=July 1, 2015}}</ref>
* ] - founder<ref> * ] – founder<ref>
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* ] - 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 ]
* 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 ]
* ] - ], ], international humanitarian worker; former Hindi music singer and producer; known for presenting Islamic and charity shows on ] and ]<ref name="bbchussain">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2008/04/23/newham_rizwan_hussain_feature.shtml|title=Beaten up by Bangladeshi officials|work= |location= |publisher=]|date=24 April 2008|accessdate=18 June 2009}}</ref> * ] – ], ], international humanitarian worker; former Hindi music singer and producer; known for presenting Islamic and charity shows on ] and ]<ref name="bbchussain">{{cite news |last= |first= |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/london/content/articles/2008/04/23/newham_rizwan_hussain_feature.shtml|title=Beaten up by Bangladeshi officials|work= |location= |publisher=]|date=24 April 2008|accessdate=18 June 2009}}</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; 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/
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* ] - 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
* ] - founded ], London; endowed other institutions and causes * ] – founded ], London; endowed other institutions and causes
* ] - chairman of ]; founder of Salsano Shahani Foundation * ] – chairman of ]; founder of Salsano Shahani Foundation
* ], 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 ], 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
* ] - the only Indian to receive UNESCO Pyramide con Marni award for his charity work in 2011 * ] – the only Indian to receive UNESCO Pyramide con Marni award for his charity work in 2011
* ] - founder of ] * ] – founder of ]
* ] - founder of the Australian Department store chain ] * ] – founder of the Australian Department store chain ]
* 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
* ] - 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; supports ], ], ], ], Cliff Richard Tennis Foundation, ]; opened two new purpose-built buildings for Self Unlimited, a national charity for people with learning disabilities
* ] - 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
* ] - provided the money, and some technical support, for technology program for the ] School district; co-founder of Apple Computer (now ]) * ] – provided the money, and some technical support, for technology program for the ] School district; co-founder of Apple Computer (now ])
* ] - set up ] which runs schools for 30,000 underprivileged children in rural India * ] – set up ] which runs schools for 30,000 underprivileged children in rural India
* Tad Taube - chairman of Taube Philanthropies - https://jshofnc.org/inductees/tad-taube/ * Tad Taube – chairman of Taube Philanthropies – https://jshofnc.org/inductees/tad-taube/
* ] - investment banker and founder of Alfanar in 2004, the first ] organization with a special focus on the ] * ] – investment banker and founder of Alfanar in 2004, the first ] organization with a special focus on the ]
* ] - Victorian patent medicine entrepreneur and founder of ] * ] – Victorian patent medicine entrepreneur and founder of ]
* ] - host of ABC's '']''; advocate of doing good towards others in need and to those who give of themselves for the sake of others * ] – host of ABC's '']''; advocate of doing good towards others in need and to those who give of themselves for the sake of others
* ] - American singer/songwriter; founding Chairman of the New Look Foundation; advocate for social justice * ] – American singer/songwriter; founding Chairman of the New Look Foundation; advocate for social justice
* ] - founder of Commerce Bank and President of Metro Bank; donated $10m to the Penns School of Veterinary Medicine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedp.com/index.php/article/2005/09/news_briefs|title=News Briefs|work=The DP|accessdate=22 August 2013|date=September 30, 2005}}</ref> * ] – founder of Commerce Bank and President of Metro Bank; donated $10m to the Penns School of Veterinary Medicine<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedp.com/index.php/article/2005/09/news_briefs|title=News Briefs|work=The DP|accessdate=22 August 2013|date=September 30, 2005}}</ref>
* ] - founder of ] and Q NET * ] – founder of ] and Q NET
* ] - ]'s leading philanthropist and patron of the arts * ] – ]'s leading philanthropist and patron of the arts
* ] - pledged US$30.7 billion worth of ] stock to the ] * ] – pledged US$30.7 billion worth of ] stock to the ]
* ] - industrialist, philanthropist, music and literature patron * ] – industrialist, philanthropist, music and literature patron
* ] - founded and endowed many institutions and causes including 'Schools of Industry' at Lindfield and ]. * ] – founded and endowed many institutions and causes including 'Schools of Industry' at Lindfield and ].
* ] - co-founder of the ] * ] – co-founder of the ]
*] founder of Tabithan Widows Rehabilitation and Empowerment *] founder of Tabithan Widows Rehabilitation and Empowerment
* ] - English politician; headed successful parliamentary campaign against the British ]; later supported the campaign for complete ] * ] – English politician; headed successful parliamentary campaign against the British ]; later supported the campaign for complete ]
* ] (also known as Cat Stevens) - founder of Islamic schools, ] and ] * ] (also known as Cat Stevens) – founder of Islamic schools, ] and ]


===Greatest philanthropists by amount of USD=== ===Greatest philanthropists by amount of USD===

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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 his or her 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 his/her 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.

Notable philanthropists

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
Bill Gates $35.8 billion Healthcare, extreme poverty, education, access to information technology
Warren Buffett $34 billion Healthcare, education, AIDS-prevention, sanitation
Azim Premji $21 billion Education, healthcare
Li Ka-shing $10.7 billion Education, healthcare
Andrew Carnegie $9.5 billion Libraries, education, peace
Chuck Feeney $6.8 billion Healthcare, youth, ageing, poverty, human rights
George Soros $6.1 billion Healthcare, anti-fascist publications, human rights, economic, legal, and social reform
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.
Phil Knight $2 billion Education, healthcare, intercollegiate athletics
James E. Stowers $2 billion Healthcare
Howard Hughes $1.56 billion Healthcare

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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