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MacKenzie Scott donated $26.2 billion in five years, but why is she missing from the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s top 50 donors list?MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, donated $26.2 billion over five years and $7 billion in 2025. Despite her significant charitabl...- Canadians could claim up to $10,000 under Carney’s heat pump rebate: Check date, who qualifies and when applications openCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a $2 billion national heat pump rebate program aimed at helping Canadians lower home ener...
- Billionaire couple bought a $40 million abandoned power plant site. Now they are spending $410 million turning it into a public parkAustin and Allison McChord purchased an abandoned power plant in Norwalk with plans for transformation. Their vision includes creating a pu...
- Nilekani-backed Apurva.ai turns AI tool Lens into knowledge-sharing platform for development sectorApurva Lens was built to help the development sector make sense of knowledge that typically stays siloed across research, evaluations, prog...
- Protecting Tata legacy need of the hour: Sharad PawarSharad Pawar urged protecting the Tata Group's charitable ownership and institutional role. He emphasised the group's deep Maharashtra conn...
- Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand accessAnd despite the United States' international aid cuts, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman said he would continue pressing Congress and Presid...
- Quote of the day by Michael Dell: “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is...” — Inspiring life lessons from a motivational quote on finding your own path and trusting yourselfQuote of the day by Michael Dell: “As you start your journey, the first thing you should do is throw away that store-bought map and begin t...
- Warren Buffett’s one son is a farmer in Nebraska, another musician: The billionaire’s children didn’t know how rich their father was until adulthoodWarren Buffett’s children grew up without fully understanding the scale of their father’s wealth. His son Howard chose farming and conserva...
- In 2020, Brazilian musician Alok launched Instituto Alok to back Amazon conservation with 400,000 seedlings. Today, its projects have helped restore 3 million m² of native forestBrazilian musician Alok is taking his environmental work beyond the stage through Instituto Alok, founded in 2020. The initiative supports ...
- Dolly Parton wasn't just travelin' thruHer remarkable legacy lies not just in her music, but in her empathy, progressive politics and extraordinary philanthropy.
- MacKenzie Scott has given away $26.4 billion since her divorce from Jeff Bezos, more than any individual worldwide since 2012. Her record-breaking philanthropy is transforming HBCUs across AmericaMacKenzie Scott has donated $26.4 billion in less than seven years, making her the individual who has donated more money worldwide in a sin...
- An anonymous Connecticut family gave Americares $50 million to plug part of the aid gapAn anonymous family has gifted fifty million dollars to Americares, marking its largest donation ever. This significant contribution will f...
- 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 ...
- 'From full-time job to 3 days a week': HR professional shares why she chose 'rewirement' over early retirementAfter 30 years in HR, including a role as chief HR officer at Harvard Business Publishing, 56-year-old Angela Cheng-Cimini resigned in Dece...
- Jeff Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott has given over $1 billion to HBCUs: From a $42 million gift to Elizabeth City State to $80 million for Howard University, here’s the full listJeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott’s donations: MacKenzie Scott has donated more than $1 billion to historically Black colleges and univer...
- Philanthropy Asia Alliance expands India network, partners with Dasra and backs two social venturesExpanding its footprint in India, Philanthropy Asia Alliance is collaborating with Dasra to enhance support for ventures such as Rocket Lea...
- Hanuman Ansh: The saint linked to Apple, Google, Facebook and eBayA film about Neem Karoli Baba has surprised box offices, sparking renewed interest in the Indian saint. Richard Alpert, later Ram Dass, int...
- $40 million Ferrari, $13 million tax twist: 87-year-old billionaire’s charity buy could cut his US tax billHerbert Wertheim purchased a Ferrari electric vehicle for forty million dollars. This significant charitable donation may qualify for a sub...
- Tiger Woods Quote of the Day: “The greatest thing about tomorrow is…” — The inspiring life lesson from one of golf’s greatestWoods’ quote,“The greatest thing about tomorrow is, I will be better than I am today,”reflects his philosophy of constantly improving — not...
- MacKenzie Scott gave a nonprofit $20 million in 2020. Five years later, it got another $50 million after an email and a phone callMacKenzie Scott adopts an innovative philanthropic model that sidesteps the usual grant application process. Instead, her team conducts dis...
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