Surging billionaire wealth again forms the backdrop to Forbes’ updated philanthropy scores for 2023. The question remains: Will the super-rich ever get around to giving at the scale they claim they’re aiming for?
Read MoreForbes has made a valiant effort to improve its rankings of billionaire philanthropy. However, guest authors from the Charity Reform Initiative argue that the scores still paint a somewhat inflated picture of generosity.
Read MoreIn Forbes’ latest reckoning of the 400 wealthiest Americans, only a paltry eight received the highest score for their philanthropic giving. Meanwhile, the list members’ collective wealth rose 40% to $4.5 trillion.
Read MoreFor the first time, Forbes’ list of the 400 richest Americans has assigned its philanthropy scores based on how much money is actually making it to intended recipients. The results suggest far less generosity and ever-swelling fortunes.
Read MoreForbes’ list of the 400 richest Americans includes a “philanthropy score” for each. What does the scoring tell us about the state of giving among the ultra-wealthy? We dig into the numbers to find out.
Read MoreHow are America’s wealthiest young people stacking up when it comes to giving? We drill into the philanthropy records of the 13 billionaires who rank among the richest 400 Americans and find a mixed picture.
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