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Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold more than half her Amazon stake, gives $45 million to Trevor Project - the largest single donation in its 27-year history- 'From full-time job to 3 days a week': HR professional shares why she chose 'rewirement' over early retirement
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- From bank queues to QR codes: Flood-hit Nepal's digital shift in philanthropyNepal's digital payment systems now facilitate swift disaster relief donations. QR codes and mobile banking enable direct person-to-governm...06 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- In 1979, Rahul Mehta’s parents sold their gold and silver to fund his first semester in America; decades later, he helped establish eight schools across six IITsRahul Mehta, after selling four companies, now invests in India's intellectual capital. His foundation supports academic programs at IITs, ...06 Sep, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
- Quote of the Day by Mackenzie Scott: "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires..." Her powerful call to flip the power dynamic in philanthropy, trust the people doing the work and rethink how wealth is used to create changeQuote of the day by Mackenzie Scott "People who have worked their whole lives in service to others should not have to beg billionaires for ...04 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- In 1994, Jack Nicholson donated 60 acres that could have become four homes, preserving Los Angeles wildlife habitatIn 1994, legendary actor Jack Nicholson donated 60 acres of undeveloped land in Coldwater Canyon to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy....04 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- 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...04 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- 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...03 Sep, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Shakira: “You can't achieve anything in life without a small amount of sacrifice” — A lesson that achieving success and meaningful goals sometimes requires giving up short-term comfort and pleasures, staying committed to long-term ambitions and being willing to make sacrifices along the wayQuote of the day by Shakira: Shakira is a Colombian singer and philanthropist known for her music. She achieved international fame with pop...02 Sep, 2026, 11.08 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
- A man raised in poverty without a father and who barely made it through high school went on to open 54 Burger King restaurants across three US states, later donating more than $2 million through his foundationJohn Gullo built a successful Burger King franchise empire across three states. He later founded the American Dream Foundation, donating ov...01 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
- Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion. She’s betting it on the problems nobody else wants to fundMelinda French Gates walked away from the Gates Foundation with $12.5 billion. The ex-wife of Microsoft founder is directing her fortune to...01 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- $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...31 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- Dolly Parton wasn't just travelin' thruHer remarkable legacy lies not just in her music, but in her empathy, progressive politics and extraordinary philanthropy.29 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
- Jeff Bezos remembers Dolly Parton in Instagram post, but why inconic singer's fans are criticising Amazon founder and his wife Lauren Sánchez BezosJeff Bezos Dolly Parton Instagram Post: Jeff Bezos paid tribute to Dolly Parton after the country music icon’s death, recalling her generos...27 Aug, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
- MacKenzie Scott has given away 5 times more than Jeff Bezos despite his $280 billion net worth, 8x greater fortune and 13x more Amazon stockMacKenzie Scott has given away roughly five times more money than her ex-husband Jeff Bezos, even though Bezos has a $280 billion net worth...26 Aug, 2026, 08.46 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
- Michael Dell started his billion-dollar journey in a UT Austin dorm room in 1984; now he and Susan are giving $750 million to build an AI medical campusUS billionaire Michael Dell started his company from a UT Austin dorm room in 1984. Now, more than four decades later, Dell and his wife Su...25 Aug, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
- Not just MacKenzie Scott, this US billionaire has given over $1.5 billion to his alma mater Johns Hopkins University, starting with a $5 donation in 1964Michael Bloomberg’s decades-long commitment to Johns Hopkins University began with a $5 donation and has since grown into more than $1.5 bi...24 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
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