philanthropy

Like many billionaires, NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO and co-founder Jensen Huang donates a portion of his wealth to philanthropic efforts. While other billionaires are helped by donating more money each year, Huang has the luck of Nvidia stock increasing significantly and growing his...

Billionaire Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time, but that doesn't make him successful by his standards. There's only one measure of success in life — according to the "Oracle of Omaha" — and it doesn't have anything to do with money. What To Know: With a...

The traditional foundation-based philanthropy model pioneered by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett faces disruption from proposed tax policies, while female mega-donors like Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott reshape charitable giving through trust-based direct donations. What Happened: Gates...

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin is donating $15 million and lending his rare first editions of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights to Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. What Happened: The hedge fund billionaire’s gift...

Bill Gates and Elon Musk, two of the world’s richest individuals, have publicly disagreed over their differing views on philanthropy and efficiency. What Happened: Gates intends to boost his foundation’s charitable contributions to public health and education in the coming two...

Warren Buffett is considered a hero, mentor and investing legend to many people over the years. An autograph from the legendary investor is a coveted keepsake for many and some are up for sale soon. What Happened: Continuing his philanthropic work, Buffett is donating proceeds from a book to a...

Philanthropist Melinda Gates is best known for helping lead the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for years before she moved on to focus on Pivotal Ventures. While Gates has moved on from the organization founded with ex-husband Bill Gates, the philanthropist carries advice shared to the duo by...

Nearly three decades after her passing, Princess Diana's legacy continues to captivate collectors worldwide. On June 26, Julien's Auctions will host "Princess Diana's Style and a Royal Collection" at the Peninsula Beverly Hills, according to Vanity Fair, featuring more than 200 items spanning royal...

The wildfires in California continue to see devastation with 24 people dead and more than 12,000 structures destroyed. The sports and entertainment sectors are among those tackling the impact and making changes to the schedule as relief efforts continue. Entertainment World Reacts: The wildfires...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has announced new charitable donations and updates to how his fortune will be spent after he is gone, news that comes months after he turned 94 years old. What Happened: Buffett announced Monday that he is converting 1,600 Berkshire Hathaway Class A (NYSE:BRK)...

MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, has recently sold 11% of her Amazon shares, valued at over $8 billion.  The Details: Scott received approximately 400 million Amazon shares as part of her divorce settlement with Bezos in 2019 and signed The Giving...

Bill Ackman, the CEO of Pershing Square, has responded to Microsoft Corp. Founder Bill Gates‘ former wife Melinda Gates‘ criticism of his philanthropic efforts. Ackman, who is also a prominent investor, expressed his belief that for-profit solutions are more effective in addressing...

Melinda French Gates shared her thoughts on the latest developments in the philanthropic world, particularly the decision of Warren Buffett to create a trust managed by his children. What Happened: French Gates expressed her views on Buffett’s recent decision to allocate the majority of his...

Warren Buffett has come up with a new plan for where his billions of dollars will go after his death. Since 2006, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) has made annual gifts to the Gates Foundation (formerly known as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) and four...

Billionaire Bill Gates is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT). He is also known for his philanthropic efforts with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. Those two items collided in the first quarter with the sale of Microsoft stock. Here's what to...