Still an Apex Donor? What's Changing, and Staying the Same, About Jack Dorsey's Giving

Still an Apex Donor? What's Changing, and Staying the Same, About Jack Dorsey's Giving

Jack Dorsey’s star has faded somewhat since he became a high-profile megadonor back in 2021, but his philanthropy is still going strong. We take a look at what Start Small is backing these days.

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Bill Gates Rebranded Himself a Philanthropist. What Would It Look Like for Elon Musk to Do the Same?

Bill Gates Rebranded Himself a Philanthropist. What Would It Look Like for Elon Musk to Do the Same?

When the annals of today’s new Gilded Age philanthropy are written, where will Elon Musk stand relative to Bill Gates, MacKenzie Scott and the rest? And whose more expansive definition of philanthropy will win out?

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Back on Earth, Bezos Takes a Disruptive Approach to Decidedly Moderate Philanthropy

Back on Earth, Bezos Takes a Disruptive Approach to Decidedly Moderate Philanthropy

Post-spaceflight, Jeff Bezos unveiled his “Courage and Civility Awards” and two awardees. Giving Van Jones and José Andrés control over $100 million apiece, it’s the latest publicity-grabbing move from an unusual mega-donor.

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Apex Donor: Five Concerns We Have About MacKenzie Scott's Groundbreaking Giving

Apex Donor: Five Concerns We Have About MacKenzie Scott's Groundbreaking Giving

MacKenzie Scott’s debut as a mega-donor earned her a great deal of praise, including here at Inside Philanthropy. But $6 billion in a single year also demands serious scrutiny. Here are some big questions we have about Scott’s giving.

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