- Michael Bloomberg has topped the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s 2025 list of the 50 biggest donors for the third consecutive year, contributing $4.3 billion to various causes.
- Other significant donors include Bill Gates, who gave $3.7 billion to the Gates Foundation, the late Paul Allen left a $3.1 billion bequest; and Warren Buffett, who donated $1.3 billion.
- Collectively, the 50 philanthropists on the list contributed a total of $22.4 billion to charity in 2025, with the financial and technology industries being the primary sources of wealth.
- Donors predominantly reside in New York and California, and their giving often reflects personal passions, such as the Grays' support for cancer research.
- Recipients of these large donations include foundations, universities, and causes spanning science, technology, healthcare, medical research, and athletics, with many donors maintaining long-term relationships with their chosen charities.
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