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Higher Education
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The Bankers: How 5 Top Philanthropists from the Banking Sector Give
Making Her First $1 Million Gift at Age 83
Blue Meridian’s Big Bet on Economic Mobility in Dallas Offers Lessons for Place-Based Philanthropy
Ken Griffin’s $3 Billion and a Wave of Newly Massive Higher Ed Mega-Gifts
Will Any More of America’s Greatest Real Estate Fortune Go to Philanthropy?
A Good Problem to Have: How Four MacKenzie Scott Recipients Are Building Sustainability
With Support from Right-Wing Funders, This Group Fuels Trump’s Education Agenda
10 Years into a $25 Million Social Enterprise Gift, How Do Jeff and Karen Miller Rate the ROI?
It could be a scene from the series “Silicon Valley”: a young techpreneur with a clean water project gets guidance from an experienced mentor on refining the pitch. The project gets funded and moves to the next round. But it’s real life: The Miller … [Read more...] about 10 Years into a $25 Million Social Enterprise Gift, How Do Jeff and Karen Miller Rate the ROI?
Will This Satellite Billionaire Couple Ramp Up Their Philanthropy After a SpaceX Deal?
Charles and Candy Ergen’s boom-bust-boom journey as the cofounders of the satellite TV company Dish Network and its parent EchoStar has inspired headlines like “How to lose nearly $20 billion.” The couple are now in their 70s, and their next chapter … [Read more...] about Will This Satellite Billionaire Couple Ramp Up Their Philanthropy After a SpaceX Deal?
Five Things to Know About Phil and Penny Knight’s Mega-Giving
Phil Knight, the cofounder of Nike, and his wife Penny, rank among the top living donors in the United States. They’re also among the most predictable. Their giving flows overwhelmingly to Oregon, where Nike is headquartered, and to the two … [Read more...] about Five Things to Know About Phil and Penny Knight’s Mega-Giving
The SpaceX IPO Made Antonio Gracias Vastly Richer. Here’s What He Supports
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
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
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
