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Married 69 years, this philanthropic couple died 8 days apart—after giving away more than $20 million from a hotel-and-property fortune
By Sydney LakeAugust 18, 2026
The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is fully underway—but nonprofits are ‘paralyzed’ by how to chase millennials’ newfound wealth
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The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is fully underway—but nonprofits are ‘paralyzed’ by how to chase millennials’ newfound wealth
By Sydney LakeAugust 16, 2026
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Commentary
AI is creating a new wave of philanthropists. The system they’re walking into is broken
By Nick Allardice and David GoldbergAugust 15, 2026
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Commentary
Philanthropy’s best-kept secret: the more you have, the less you’re required to give
By Vandana ArcotAugust 14, 2026
Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus’s foundation donates nearly $30 million toward stem cell research for heart attacks
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Billionaire Home Depot cofounder Bernie Marcus’s foundation donates nearly $30 million toward stem cell research for heart attacks
By Sydney LakeAugust 14, 2026
Gates Foundation’s $540 million gift to science comes as the federal government pulls back on funding
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Gates Foundation’s $540 million gift to science comes as the federal government pulls back on funding
By Sydney LakeAugust 12, 2026
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Investing
Forget the gala, these Silicon Valley schools run their own venture capital funds
By Amanda GerutAugust 12, 2026
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Success
After donating $8 billion, Steve and Connie Ballmer create three regional philanthropies so people closest to the work can decide how the money is spent
By Sydney LakeAugust 11, 2026
MacKenzie Scott has given away $26 billion and rarely speaks publicly. Now she’s releasing a novel—but you won’t find it on Amazon
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MacKenzie Scott has given away $26 billion and rarely speaks publicly. Now she’s releasing a novel—but you won’t find it on Amazon
By Sydney LakeAugust 10, 2026
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Commentary
AI’s new millionaires want to disrupt philanthropy. They should fund what already exists
By Max Simkoff and Lisa Countryman-QuirozAugust 9, 2026
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Commentary
James Chen: What makes a good billionaire?
By James ChenAugust 9, 2026
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C-Suite
Bill Ackman agrees with Jeff Bezos: Being a great CEO can do more for the world than philanthropy
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 7, 2026
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Commentary
AI’s new millionaires want to disrupt philanthropy. They should fund what already exists
By Max Simkoff and Lisa Countryman-QuirozAugust 7, 2026
California mints the most billionaires. A new index ranks it dead last on the freedom to give to charity
Personal Finance
California mints the most billionaires. A new index ranks it dead last on the freedom to give to charity
By Sydney LakeAugust 6, 2026
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Environment
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman gave $5.5 million to protect the home of an internet-famous bald eagle named Jackie
By Sydney LakeAugust 4, 2026
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