Michael Bloomberg, Biggest Donor of 2025, Tops Philanthropy 50 List for Third Year in a Row
The wealthy donors on the Chronicle’s list gave to nonprofits they know and trust.
By Maria Di Mento and Ben Gose
How the Chronicle Compiled Its List of the Top 50 Donors
A look at what gifts count toward the ranking — and why some big-name philanthropists aren’t on the list
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Search or browse this year’s list of America’s biggest donors and all the past lists going back to 2000. You can sort by name, amount donated, source of wealth, location, and top cause.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Lynda and Stewart Resnick Give UCLA $100 Million for Psychiatric Care
The gift expands mental and behavioral health services at the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Cornell Lands $371.5 Million From Billionaire Alumnus David Duffield
The donation will endow engineering programs and pushes Duffield’s total giving to the university to $550 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Minn. Billionaire Glen Taylor Gives $100 Million for Rural Families
Taylor’s donation to help people in southern Minnesota, where he grew up, and in northwest Iowa, is his second nine-figure gift to benefit rural families.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Knight Donation Tops List of 2025’s Biggest Gifts
Cancer research and care got the most money, followed by the Buffett family’s private foundations, university athletics, and an effort to end malnutrition.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Denny Sanford Gives $300 Million to Build New Medical Center
With his latest donation, the philanthropist has now given Sanford Health nearly $2 billion over the years.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Buffett Gives $1.3 Billion in Annual Thanksgiving Donation
The legendary financier will step down from leading Berkshire Hathaway at the end of the year.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Tom Golisano Pledges $253 Million to 6 Children’s Hospitals
The founder of the payroll giant Paychex has given away more than $1 billion, with a significant share going to help children.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor