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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
Most billionaires are stuck in ‘slow philanthropy.’ MacKenzie Scott gave away $26 billion and won’t stop until ‘the safe is empty’
Success
Most billionaires are stuck in ‘slow philanthropy.’ MacKenzie Scott gave away $26 billion and won’t stop until ‘the safe is empty’
By Sydney LakeAugust 2, 2026
Aliko Dangote is leaving one-third of his $35 billion fortune ‘to humanity’—a rare move among Africa’s billionaires
Success
Aliko Dangote is leaving one-third of his $35 billion fortune ‘to humanity’—a rare move among Africa’s billionaires
By Sydney LakeJuly 30, 2026
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Success
A tech podcast inspired AI workers to donate $40 million to improve the lives of chickens, pigs, and other factory-farmed animals
By Preston ForeJuly 30, 2026
Warren Buffett is handing $140 billion to his family’s foundations. The way he’s doing it reveals how billionaire philanthropy really works
Personal Finance
Warren Buffett is handing $140 billion to his family’s foundations. The way he’s doing it reveals how billionaire philanthropy really works
By Sydney LakeJuly 30, 2026
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Success
A Nobel economist challenged Elon Musk to donate his entire $1T fortune by 2036. Musk’s reply: ‘I am actually going to do something along these lines’
By Sydney LakeJuly 27, 2026
A Gen Xer sold his company for $1.6 billion. He kept less than $100 million and gave the rest away because he doesn’t ‘believe in billionaires’
Success
A Gen Xer sold his company for $1.6 billion. He kept less than $100 million and gave the rest away because he doesn’t ‘believe in billionaires’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJuly 26, 2026
This CEO once bought a bankrupt furniture company for $80,000. At 95, he’s now given away millions
Success
This CEO once bought a bankrupt furniture company for $80,000. At 95, he’s now given away millions
By Sydney LakeJuly 24, 2026
Jensen Huang made his $172 billion fortune on AI chips. His family’s $75 million gift to Vanderbilt argues art decides what technology is for
Big Tech
Jensen Huang made his $172 billion fortune on AI chips. His family’s $75 million gift to Vanderbilt argues art decides what technology is for
By Sydney LakeJuly 23, 2026
Warren Buffett called Bill Gates’ Epstein ties ‘distasteful’ and pulled out of the Gates Foundation. Days later, a review revealed 30 meetings
North America
Warren Buffett called Bill Gates’ Epstein ties ‘distasteful’ and pulled out of the Gates Foundation. Days later, a review revealed 30 meetings
By Sydney LakeJuly 22, 2026
George Soros never signed the Giving Pledge. He’s given away more of his fortune than the billionaires who did
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George Soros never signed the Giving Pledge. He’s given away more of his fortune than the billionaires who did
By Sydney LakeJuly 22, 2026
Bill Gates called meeting Epstein a ‘grave error in judgment.’ A new review shows the Gates Foundation still met with him about 30 times
North America
Bill Gates called meeting Epstein a ‘grave error in judgment.’ A new review shows the Gates Foundation still met with him about 30 times
By James Pollard and The Associated PressJuly 21, 2026
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