You’d think Elon Musk would be on top of the world since the SpaceX IPO elevated him to (off-again, on-again) trillionaire status, a first among the super-rich set. Instead, he has been spending a lot of his time arguing on X. What is making him so … [Read more...] about Why Is Elon Musk so Angry? Instead of Arguing on X, Maybe Start Giving Away Some of That Money
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The SpaceX IPO Made Antonio Gracias Vastly Richer. Here’s What He Supports
How 8 Top SpaceX IPO Winners Give
On June 12, SpaceX, the rocket and AI company founded by Elon Musk, went public in what was the largest initial public offering in history. Musk, who has a 42% ownership stake in the company, famously became the world’s first trillionaire, but the … [Read more...] about How 8 Top SpaceX IPO Winners Give
“Veep, But Meaner”: What Is Going on at Laurene Powell Jobs’ Education Nonprofit, XQ?
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 16, 2026. It all began with an anonymous email. Sent to Inside Philanthropy earlier this spring, the email pointed to a “consistent and documented pattern of workplace dysfunction” … [Read more...] about “Veep, But Meaner”: What Is Going on at Laurene Powell Jobs’ Education Nonprofit, XQ?
These Billionaires Are Giving Big to Modernize University of California Hospitals
In just the first half of this year, Kenneth Hao, chairman of one of the world's largest private equity firms, and his wife Kathy Chiao, have committed at least $175 million to the University of California, following years of quiet but strong support … [Read more...] about These Billionaires Are Giving Big to Modernize University of California Hospitals
Steve and Alexandra Cohen’s Giving: Vets, the Mets and More
In an era characterized by vast and ever-expanding billionaire wealth, the barons of finance sometimes get less attention than the tech sector’s mega-rich. But that doesn’t mean their fortunes — and potential giving power — aren’t still accumulating … [Read more...] about Steve and Alexandra Cohen’s Giving: Vets, the Mets and More
San Diego Dreaming: Qualcomm Billionaire Irwin Jacobs’ Giving
Irwin Jacobs, 92, is one of a type of billionaire donor we’ll see a lot more of in the coming decades: a major local player without an extensive national or international giving footprint, and one who likes to give big gifts and keep things … [Read more...] about San Diego Dreaming: Qualcomm Billionaire Irwin Jacobs’ Giving
The Overdeck Family Foundation: Still Full Steam Ahead on Education
When they unveiled their strategy for 2026 and beyond, the team at the Overdeck Family Foundation made it clear that the grantmaker is more committed than ever to education. The foundation was created in 2011 by John Overdeck, the cofounder of Two … [Read more...] about The Overdeck Family Foundation: Still Full Steam Ahead on Education
Trust and Collaboration: Women Billionaires Rewrite the Rules of Global Giving
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on June 2, 2026. MacKenzie Scott is just one person — one very, very wealthy person — but still: one person. And in 2025, her charitable giving totaled $7.2 billion, nearly as much as the $8.5 … [Read more...] about Trust and Collaboration: Women Billionaires Rewrite the Rules of Global Giving
Old Money, Quiet Support: How Abigail Johnson and Her Family Give
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on June 1, 2026. Abigail Johnson is not only the wealthiest person in Massachusetts, but also one of the richest women in the world. With a current estimated net worth of around $40 billion, … [Read more...] about Old Money, Quiet Support: How Abigail Johnson and Her Family Give
The Curious Case of Melinda French Gates and Her Three Finches
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 26, 2026. This is a philanthropic puzzle that reads like a fairytale. A few days before Christmas 2023, three little birds alighted in Melinda French Gates’ mailbox: a greenfinch, a … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of Melinda French Gates and Her Three Finches
