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MacKenzie Scott gave $60 million for disaster recovery. Here's why the years after the headlines matter most- MacKenzie Scott donated $26.2 billion in five years, but why is she missing from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top 50 donors list?
- Dolly Parton launched a free-book programme in Tennessee in 1995; 30 years later, it has gifted nearly 300 million books to children
- Susan Dell philanthropy goes beyond Trump Accounts: How The Dell foundation used $78 million to rebuild 3,740 Texas homes and fight homelessness in AustinSusan Dell’s along with her husband, Michael Dell, she has supported major housing and disaster-recovery efforts in Texas. From contributin...08 Oct, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
- Forrest Gump actor Tom Hanks’ philanthropy beyond Hollywood: How his veterans coffee brand, Women’s Cancer Research Fund work and other charitable efforts are helping people in needTom Hanks is known for his decades-long Hollywood career, but his philanthropy has also focused on causes far beyond the movie industry. Fr...22 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
- Nepal jolted by 5.0-magnitude earthquake days after devastating flash floodsNepal was jolted by a 5.0-magnitude earthquake late Tuesday, the National Center for Seismology said, with the tremor occurring at a depth ...08 Sep, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
- In 2006, Beyoncé donated $2 million to build 42 Houston apartments for people facing homelessness, years before BeyGOOD—and her housing work later returned to the cityYears before launching BeyGOOD, American iconic singer Beyoncé donated $2 million in 2006 toward 42 housing units in Houston for homeless p...02 Sep, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
- “My father could not read and write”: How Dolly Parton’s father inspired her global literacy mission that has sent 270 million books to kids across US, UK, CanadaDolly Parton’s lifelong philanthropy was deeply inspired by her father, who could not read or write. Her personal mission evolved into the ...26 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: “I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that...” — a powerful life lesson on humility, wealth preservation, self-discipline and why daily self-reckoning protects long-term prosperity by the legendary American industrialist known for building one of history’s largest private fortunesQuote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: “I never placed my head upon the pillow at night without reminding myself that my success might on...20 Aug, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have given more than $28 billion through two very different approaches: How their philanthropy is reshaping charities, empowering women and changing the way billionaire wealth is used to drive lasting social impactMacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have committed more than $28 billion to philanthropy through two very different approaches. Scott ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- MacKenzie Scott donated billions, more than Jeff Bezos’ lifetime giving, but still missed top donor rankings. Here's whyBillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's massive 2025 donations, exceeding $7 billion, surprisingly excluded her from a top donor list....21 May, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Europe is breaking its reliance on American scienceEuropean nations are working to reduce reliance on US scientific data. This follows US budget cuts impacting climate and weather research. ...01 Aug, 2025, 10.52 AM IST
- From India to Argentina, the money food badly needs for climate fight is rolling inThe last three decades saw $3.8 trillion of crops and livestock production lost due to disasters including floods and droughts.11 Dec, 2023, 11.14 AM IST
- Foundations seek to advance AI for good and also protect the world from its threatsWhat philanthropy can do to influence the trajectory of AI is starting to emerge. Billionaires who earned their fortunes in technology are ...12 Aug, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
- Google-backed fund invests in two Indian organisations for AI-based climate change solutionsThe seed fund was founded by Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) with support from Google.org and Asian Development Bank to enable lo...05 May, 2023, 06.55 PM IST
- Gates divorce throws light on the diverging philanthropic interests of the ex-coupleIn the years leading up to their breakup, each spouse has dived into projects outside the scope of the foundation’s work.29 Jun, 2021, 11.00 AM IST
- Hurricane Harvey: Google, Facebook get generous, pledge $1 mn donation eachTech giants lend a helping hand in the flood relief operations in India, Nepal and Bangladesh to victims of the hurricane.31 Aug, 2017, 03.47 PM IST
- 6 bottles at $7,170 validate TPG's William's wine betFor years, Browne and his partner, Dan Kosta, scraped together money every harvest to buy grapes and lease space and equipment at nearby wi...05 Jan, 2011, 06.22 AM IST
- Corporate social responsibility can cloak irresponsibilityBy all means let corporations also make green and philanthropic efforts. But don’t confuse these with social responsibility. Top 100 CEOs |...25 Jul, 2010, 12.34 PM IST
- US charity donations hit 2007 record despite soft economyAmericans shook off economic uncertainty and gave a record 306.4 billion dollars to charitable causes in 2007, an increase of 3.9 percent f...23 Jun, 2008, 09.45 AM IST
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